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EV Charger (EVSE) Permit in Unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada

Required for installation of electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) in unincorporated Washoe County. There is no separate EV-charger permit type or fee line — EVSE installation is explicitly listed as covered work under the standard Electrical Permit (Washoe County Code Chapter 100, Appendix A, Table 8) and is billed using the same unit-fee schedule as other fixed appliances/power apparatus.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Electrical permit required for EV charger (EVSE) installation per Washoe County Code Chapter 100
  • Work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code as locally adopted
  • Submit using the standard Residential Building Permit Application (2023) or the EZ Permit — Electrical form for basic like-for-like circuit additions by licensed contractors Contractor
  • Nevada state law (NRS 624) requires a licensed electrical contractor unless the owner is performing the work on their own single-family residence

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Fee schedule

Permit Issuance — base feeWCC Chapter 100, Appendix A, Table 8 — added to all unit fees below
$45.00
Fixed appliance / EV charger outlet (residential, ≤1 HP/kW rating)Table 8, Residential Appliance section — covers fixed appliances/outlets including EV chargers
$45.00 base + $3.00 per appliance
Power apparatus (larger EVSE, rated by kW/kVA)Table 8, Power Apparatus section — applies if the charger's rating exceeds the 1 HP/kW residential-appliance tier (e.g., higher-amperage Level 2 or DC fast chargers)
$45.00 base + $7.00 to $45.00 depending on rating tier (>1 to 10 = $7; >10 to 50 = $15; >50 to 100 = $30; >100 = $45)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Washoe County building department
~3–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In

    Conductor sizing, box placement, and circuit routing before cover, where applicable

  2. 2

    Final

    Charger mounting, disconnect, GFCI/breaker sizing, and labeling verified per 2023 NEC

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

Tips

  • There is no distinct 'EV charger permit' — apply for a standard Electrical Permit; a basic EV charger circuit installed by a licensed contractor may qualify for the faster EZ Permit — Electrical pathway. Contractor
  • Fee is driven by the unit-fee schedule (Table 8): most Level 2 residential chargers are billed as a single fixed appliance/outlet ($3 unit fee) plus the $45 base issuance fee, not by installation valuation.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Washoe County requires an ev charger (evse) permit for: Electrical permit required for EV charger (EVSE) installation per Washoe County Code Chapter 100; Work must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code as locally adopted; Submit using the standard Residential Building Permit Application (2023) or the EZ Permit — Electrical form for basic like-for-like circuit additions by licensed contractors; Nevada state law (NRS 624) requires a licensed electrical contractor unless the owner is performing the work on their own single-family residence. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Washoe County Building Program at (775) 328-2020 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Washoe County, the published Permit Issuance — base fee is: $45.00. Additional published fees: Fixed appliance / EV charger outlet (residential, ≤1 HP/kW rating) — $45.00 base + $3.00 per appliance; Power apparatus (larger EVSE, rated by kW/kVA) — $45.00 base + $7.00 to $45.00 depending on rating tier (>1 to 10 = $7; >10 to 50 = $15; >50 to 100 = $30; >100 = $45). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an ev charger (evse) permit in Unincorporated Washoe County typically runs 3–15 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: Residential Building Permit Application (2023) or EZ Permit — Electrical. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Washoe County requires 2 inspection(s) for an ev charger (evse) permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. 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.

No. EV charger (EVSE) installation is explicitly listed as covered work under the standard Electrical Permit and is billed using the same Table 8 unit-fee schedule as other fixed appliances and power apparatus — there is no dedicated EV-charger fee line.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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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