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Re-Roof / Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Washoe County, Nevada

Required for roof replacement and re-roofing in unincorporated Washoe County. EZ Permits are available for licensed contractors for re-roof work. Siding replacement is handled under the general building permit.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof) or re-roofing overlay
  • Submit via ONe NV permit portal or use the EZ Permit — Reroof form (licensed contractors only) Contractor
  • Roofing materials must be rated for Washoe County's snow load — minimum 29 psf roof snow design load

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Fee schedule

Re-roof / Siding flat feeWCC Chapter 100, Appendix A, Table 2, item 8 — flat fee, not valuation-based, per the county's live fee page
$45.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Washoe County building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Completed roof — verify flashing, drip edge, underlayment, and proper installation

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

Tips

  • Re-roof is a flat $45 fee — one of the lowest-cost permits in the county.
  • EZ Permits for re-roofing are available to licensed contractors and can be submitted quickly via the Washoe County Building Program. Contractor
  • Ice barrier underlayment is required above 5,300 feet elevation — confirm your project's elevation.
  • Many unincorporated Washoe County parcels are in WUI (Wildland-Urban Interface) zones requiring Class A or B fire-rated roofing materials.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Washoe County requires a re-roof / roofing permit for: Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof) or re-roofing overlay; Submit via ONe NV permit portal or use the EZ Permit — Reroof form (licensed contractors only); Roofing materials must be rated for Washoe County's snow load — minimum 29 psf roof snow design load. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Washoe County Building Program at (775) 328-2020 before starting work.

The re-roof permit fee is a flat $45.00 per WCC Chapter 100, Appendix A, Table 2. This applies to both residential and commercial re-roofing. Submit via www.onenv.us or use the EZ Permit — Reroof form for licensed contractors.

Plan review for a re-roof / roofing permit in Unincorporated Washoe County typically runs 1–10 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: Reroof Permit Application (2020) or EZ Permit — Reroof. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Washoe County requires 1 inspection(s) for a re-roof / roofing permit, in order: 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.

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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