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Demolition Permit in Unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada

Required for the full or partial demolition of structures in unincorporated Washoe County.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Submit Demolition Permit Application
  • Utility disconnection letters from applicable utilities (gas, electric, water, sewer) typically required before permit issuance
  • Asbestos survey may be required for structures built before 1980 per NDEP and EPA regulations

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Fee schedule

Demolition PermitWashoe County assigns no per-square-foot demolition valuation rate; under the WCC Chapter 100 valuation rules (Other Residential Valuations — Exceptions clause), the applicant provides the estimated total value of the demolition work (materials and labor) at application and the Building Official sets the final valuation, then the permit fee is computed from Table 1 (minimum $45.00 for valuation up to $500). Both major demolition (entire building) and minor demolition (a wall/room within a building) use this method.
Valuation-based per WCC Table 1 — $45.00 minimum

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Washoe County building department
~5–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final / Site Clearance

    Verify structure is fully removed and site is graded and safe

See the full Unincorporated Washoe County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Obtain utility disconnect confirmation letters from NV Energy, Southwest Gas, and the local water/sewer utility before applying.
  • Structures built before 1980 may contain asbestos — an asbestos survey by a licensed asbestos consultant is typically required before demolition.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A demolition permit is required. Submit the Demolition Permit Application available at washoecounty.gov/building. Utility disconnection letters and an asbestos survey (for pre-1980 buildings) are typically required.

In Unincorporated Washoe County, the published Demolition Permit is: Valuation-based per WCC Table 1 — $45.00 minimum. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Unincorporated Washoe County typically runs 5–15 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Washoe County Building Program at (775) 328-2020.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Washoe County requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Final / Site Clearance. Schedule each through Washoe County Building Program ((775) 328-2020).

Apply through Washoe County Building Program at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Building A, Reno, NV 89512. Phone: (775) 328-2020, email: building@washoecounty.gov. Office hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Official information: https://www.washoecounty.gov/building/.

Unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), Chapters 1–35 — effective July 1, 2025 (compliance mandatory January 1, 2026); adopted per Washoe County Code Chapter 100 with 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), Chapters 1–44 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective July 1, 2025; Nevada statewide energy floor per NRS 701.220 (eff. 2024-08-18) also applies; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), Chapters 1–8 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), Chapters 1–15 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 — effective July 1, 2025; 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments by the Northern Nevada Chapter of the International Code Council (NNICC) — incorporated by reference. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Washoe County 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 Unincorporated Washoe County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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