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Sign Permit in Reno, Nevada

Required for installation of permanent signs in Reno — billboards, ground/projecting signs, painted signs, wall signs, and small plastic signs. Reno publishes a dedicated flat-rate Sign Permit fee schedule (separate from the residential/commercial building permit fee tables) covering both Building Plan Review and Building Inspection fees. Governed in part by NAC 624.240, which restricts sign fabrication, installation, and erection to a Nevada-licensed C-6 sign contractor.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Per NAC 624.240, only a Nevada-licensed sign contractor holding a classification C-6 license may fabricate, install, and erect signs (including wiring for electrical signs)
  • The C-6 sign contractor must assume design responsibility for the sign(s) by signing and providing contractor information on the submittal cover page
  • Structural calculations, when applicable, must be signed and stamped by a Nevada-licensed engineer
  • Site plan must show all proposed sign locations with a legend, linear feet of business frontage (wall signs), and linear feet of street frontage (freestanding signs) — scaled CADD or line drawing required; Google Images/Maps not accepted
  • Fees are assessed for each sign type when wall signs and ground signs are combined under a single permit
  • Apply via the ONE Regional Licensing and Permitting portal (onenv.us)

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Fee schedule

Billboard — DemolitionCity of Reno FY27 Sign Permits Fee Schedule (eff. Jul 1, 2026)
$287.00 (includes $45.00 Application Fee and $45.00 Permit Issuance Fee)
Billboard — New / ModificationCity of Reno FY27 Sign Permits Fee Schedule
Valuation-based per the Building Permit Fee Table
Ground Projecting Sign — valuation $1,000 or less
$178.00 (includes Application and Permit Issuance Fees)
Ground Projecting Sign — valuation greater than $1,000
$475.00 (includes Application and Permit Issuance Fees)
Each Additional Sign (combined wall/ground permit)
$45.00
Painted Sign — less than 20 sq ft
$71.00 (includes $45.00 Application Fee)
Painted Sign — greater than 20 sq ft
Valuation-based Permit Fee (includes $45.00 Application Fee)
Wall Sign — Interior w/electrical
$309.00 (includes Application and Permit Issuance Fees)
Wall Sign — Exterior w/electrical
$370.00 (includes Application and Permit Issuance Fees)
Wall Sign — Exterior, no electrical
$177.00 (includes Application and Permit Issuance Fees)
Small Plastic Sign (24" x 36")
$67.00 (includes $45.00 Application Fee)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Sign mounted per approved plans — attachment/mounting hardware, dimensions, and (if illuminated) electrical connection and required disconnect verified

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Tips

  • Only a Nevada-licensed C-6 sign contractor may fabricate, install, or erect a sign in Reno (NAC 624.240) — the contractor must sign the submittal cover page and take design responsibility.
  • Combining wall signs and ground signs under a single permit does not waive per-sign-type fees — each additional sign is billed at $45.00.
  • Google Maps/Earth screenshots are not accepted for the required site plan — submit a scaled CADD or line drawing.
  • Billboard new-install and modification fees are valuation-based (tied to the Building Permit Fee Table) rather than flat-rate, unlike most other sign categories.

Frequently asked questions

Reno requires a sign permit for: Per NAC 624.240, only a Nevada-licensed sign contractor holding a classification C-6 license may fabricate, install, and erect signs (including wiring for electrical signs); The C-6 sign contractor must assume design responsibility for the sign(s) by signing and providing contractor information on the submittal cover page; Structural calculations, when applicable, must be signed and stamped by a Nevada-licensed engineer; Site plan must show all proposed sign locations with a legend, linear feet of business frontage (wall signs), and linear feet of street frontage (freestanding signs) — scaled CADD or line drawing required; Google Images/Maps not accepted; Fees are assessed for each sign type when wall signs and ground signs are combined under a single permit; Apply via the ONE Regional Licensing and Permitting portal (onenv.us). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063 before starting work.

It depends on the electrical scope: $177.00 for an exterior sign with no electrical, $309.00 for an interior sign with electrical, or $370.00 for an exterior sign with electrical — all flat-rate figures that include the $45.00 application fee and $45.00 permit issuance fee.

Reno does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Reno Development Services — Building and Safety Division at (775) 334-2063 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application (via onenv.us); Sign Permit Checklist; Site Plan; Sign Detail; Building Elevations; Attachment or Mounting Detail. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Reno requires 1 inspection(s) for a sign permit, 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.

Yes. Per NAC 624.240, only a Nevada-licensed sign contractor holding a classification C-6 license may fabricate, install, and erect a sign (including electrical wiring for illuminated signs) in Reno.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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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