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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Ely, Nevada

Required for room additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing residential dwellings in Ely, using the same joint City of Ely/White Pine County Building Permit Application and Building Permit Package checklist used for new construction, with 'Addition' or 'Alteration' checked as the class of work.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for the erection, construction, alteration, enlargement, repair, or conversion of any building or structure, per Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2 (Building Permits, Ord. 410) and the general permit requirement described in the City's Building Permit Package
  • Application must be accompanied by a plot plan (drawn to scale) showing the size and location of the lot and existing/proposed buildings or structures, dimensions of yards and open spaces, and other information as may be necessary, per Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2(A)
  • Plans and descriptions must be submitted to the applicable reviewing body/commission for approval or disapproval, per Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2(B)
  • No permit shall be issued unless the application conforms to all applicable zoning-title regulations and the proposed use conforms to zoning; any permit issued in conflict is null and void, per Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2(D)
  • Same supporting documentation as new construction applies where relevant: proof of ownership, utility letters, contractor license numbers, and (if applicable) Regional Planning Commission approvals for any variance or zone change Contractor

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Fee schedule

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Review timeline

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Framing

    Structural framing and connections to the existing structure verified per plans

  2. 2

    Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical

    Applicable trade rough-ins verified before walls are closed

  3. 3

    Insulation

    Insulation verified before drywall installation, where applicable

  4. 4

    Final

    All work complete and verified per approved plans

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

Tips

  • No addition/remodel-specific review timeline or fee schedule is published by the City of Ely. Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2 sets application and conformance requirements but no review-duration clock. Confirm current turnaround and fees with the Building Department at (775) 289-6500.
  • A variance or use permit, once authorized, allows the Building Official to issue a building permit consistent with that variance/use permit, but only after any rehearing/appeal period has expired without a filed appeal, per Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2(C).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2 requires a building permit for the erection, construction, alteration, enlargement, repair, or conversion of any building or structure. Source: Ely Municipal Code 12-16-2.

Ely does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Ely Building Department at (775) 289-6500 / (775) 289-2430 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (City of Ely/White Pine County joint form); Plot/Site Plan; Proof of Ownership or Owner Authorization Letter. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Ely requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Rough Framing, Rough Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical, Insulation, Final. Schedule each through City of Ely Building Department ((775) 289-6500 / (775) 289-2430).

Apply through City of Ely Building Department at 501 Mill Street, P.O. Box 299, Ely, NV 89301. Phone: (775) 289-6500 / (775) 289-2430, email: buildingofficial@cityofelynv.gov. Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. City of Ely Building Department, 501 Mill Street, Ely, NV 89301 (mailing: P.O. Box 299, Ely, NV 89301). Fax (775) 289-1463. Building Official: Christopher Flannery (buildingofficial@cityofelynv.gov). The Building and Planning Department is jointly operated with White Pine County (Building & Planning Dept. Manager Jennifer Drew-Lesher, jdrew@whitepinecountynv.gov) and uses a shared City of Ely/White Pine County Building Permit Application form. Source: City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes page; Building Permit Application (joint form).. Official information: https://www.cityofelynv.gov/building-department-and-building-codes-city-of-ely/.

Ely, Nevada has adopted: Nevada is a home-rule state for building codes: there is no single mandatory statewide building-code edition — each city and county adopts and amends its own code. The only genuine statewide floor is the energy code: Nevada's Energy Assurance/building energy standards reference the IECC, and NRS 701.220 directs the State to adopt and update energy efficiency standards for new construction. Always confirm the specific adopted edition for the city or county in question rather than assuming a uniform statewide building code. Source: Nevada Legislature NRS Chapter 701 (State Office of Energy).; City of Ely Municipal Code Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 9-1-1 (Building Code Adopted, Ordinance 746, adopted 8-18-2022): 'The City of Ely hereby adopts the International Building Code (IBC), 2018 edition, including all appendices as published by the International Code Council as the building code for the City of Ely.' Source: Ely Municipal Code 9-1-1, American Legal Publishing code library.; International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; International Fire Code, 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; National Electric Code (NEC), 2011 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2018 edition, as identified on the City of Ely Building Department & Building Codes webpage. Source: City of Ely Building Department and Building Codes page.; At least one copy of the operative building code is on file in the office of the Ely City Clerk for use and examination by the public, per Ely Municipal Code 9-1-1(B). Source: Ely Municipal Code 9-1-1.. Local amendments apply — see the Ely overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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