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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Reno, Nevada

Required for additions, structural alterations, remodels, basement finishes, attached garage conversions, room additions, and other significant alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Reno. Governed by the 2024 IRC with 2024 NNICC Amendments.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Room additions, structural modifications, and garage conversions
  • Basement finishes involving framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work
  • Attached patio covers (enclosed — valuation based; open — flat rate $135.00)
  • Decks (flat rate $135.00)
  • Retaining walls (flat rate $371 base, residential)
  • Applications submitted via onenv.us portal
  • Plans must show scope, dimensions, structural details, and connection to existing structure
  • Energy compliance may be required for additions that increase conditioned floor area

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Fee schedule

Application FeeCity of Reno FY26/27 fee schedule
$45.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction)City of Reno FY27 Permit Fee Table — $26.80 base (up to $2k) scaling to $6,369.30 + $3.75/k (over $1M). For remodels/additions, valuation is based on overall construction cost of the project.
Varies — valuation-based (see Permit Fee Table)
Plan Review Fee
65% of the Building Permit Fee
Permit Issuance Fee
$45.00
Deck (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types — residential flat rate
$135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Patio Cover — Open (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types
$135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Patio Cover — Enclosed (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types
$156.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Retaining Wall — residential (flat rate)City of Reno FY27 Flat Rate Permit Types
$371.00 for first segment; $40.00 each additional 50 linear feet (includes application and permit issuance fees)
Additional inspection (flat rate permits only)
$45.00 per additional inspection

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Reno building department
~10–30 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation (if new footings)

    Before concrete pour — footings below 24-inch frost depth

  2. 2

    Framing

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-in before walls closed

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

See the full Reno inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Decks, open patio covers, and enclosed patio covers are flat-rate permits in Reno — no valuation calculation needed for those specific scope types.
  • Carports are also a flat-rate permit ($135.00).
  • Structural additions with SDC D2 seismic requirements — engineer of record should verify connections to existing structure comply with 2024 IRC.
  • Reno allows a one-time 30-day extension request via onenv.us portal; extension fee $135.00.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Decks require a building permit in Reno. Decks are processed as a flat-rate permit at $135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees). Apply via onenv.us.

In Reno, the published Application Fee is: $45.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction) — Varies — valuation-based (see Permit Fee Table); Plan Review Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee; Permit Issuance Fee — $45.00; Deck (flat rate) — $135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees); Patio Cover — Open (flat rate) — $135.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees); Patio Cover — Enclosed (flat rate) — $156.00 (includes application and permit issuance fees); Retaining Wall — residential (flat rate) — $371.00 for first segment; $40.00 each additional 50 linear feet (includes application and permit issuance fees); Additional inspection (flat rate permits only) — $45.00 per additional inspection. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential addition / remodel permit in Reno typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (via onenv.us); Site Plan; Construction Drawings. Depending on your project, Reno may also ask for: Structural Calculations (if structural work). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Footing / Foundation (if new footings), Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division ((775) 334-2063).

Apply through City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at 1 E. 1st Street, Reno, NV 89505. Phone: (775) 334-2063, email: permits@reno.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri (contact department for current hours). Official information: https://www.reno.gov/business-development/development-services/building-permits.php.

Reno, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NNICC); effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (commercial/multi-family); 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (residential single-family); 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments (NOTE: Reno uses UPC, not IPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — with 2024 Northern Nevada ICC Amendments; effective July 1, 2025; Nevada Blue Book (2020) — statewide construction industry reference, incorporates NRS/NAC provisions. Local amendments apply — see the Reno overview page for the full list.

Room additions are processed as a 'Remodel/Addition' valuation-based permit. Fees are based on the construction cost of the project using the City of Reno Permit Fee Table.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Reno building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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