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Roofing Permit (Reroof) in Reno, Nevada

Required for roof replacement (tear-off and reroof) on residential and commercial buildings in Reno. Reroofing is an EZ permit for residential; valuation-based for commercial. Reno's Northern Nevada climate requires awareness of snow load requirements and proper underlayment.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete roof replacement (tear-off and reroof)
  • Re-roofing overlay
  • Residential reroof: EZ permit — no plans required, processed quickly
  • Commercial reroof: valuation-based or EZ permit (one permit per building)
  • Apply via onenv.us

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Fee schedule

Reroof — residential (EZ permit)City of Reno FY27 EZ Permits: Reroof = Valuation-based (uses the Permit Fee Table, not a flat rate). Application fee $45.00 + valuation-based permit fee + plan review fee of 65% of the permit fee (FY27 Permit Fees — Permit Fee Table & Plan Review Fee, reno.gov, re-verified 2026-07-02).
Valuation-based (see Permit Fee Table) — fee is based on overall construction cost
Application Fee
$45.00
Permit Issuance Fee
$45.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Reno building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Completed roof — verify flashing, drip edge, underlayment, installation quality

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

Tips

  • Reroofing in Reno is an EZ permit type — no plans required for residential reroof, making it faster than a full permit review.
  • Reno's elevation (~4,400–4,500 ft valley floor) means roof snow loads apply. Ice barrier underlayment is NOT required below 5,500 ft elevation (Reno valley floor qualifies), but proper underlayment per 2024 IRC is still required.
  • Minimum roof snow load: 29 psf per NNICC — roofing material and attachment must be adequate.
  • Commercial reroofs are one permit per building — submit via onenv.us.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Reroofing requires a permit in Reno. Residential reroof is an EZ permit type (no plans required) processed through onenv.us. Fees are valuation-based per the Reno Permit Fee Table.

In Reno, the published Reroof — residential (EZ permit) is: Valuation-based (see Permit Fee Table) — fee is based on overall construction cost. Additional published fees: Application Fee — $45.00; Permit Issuance Fee — $45.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a roofing permit (reroof) in Reno typically runs 1–5 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: Roofing Permit Application (via onenv.us). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 1 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (reroof), in order: 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.

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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