Residential Building Permit Applications

• Residential Building Permit Application
• Repeat Application
• Solar & EV Chargers Application 
• EZ Permit Application - Only for permits when no physical plans are needed and no visit to City Hall is required, such as re-roof, HVAC replacement, water heaters, easy electrical and plumbing.  Please review the EZ Permits General Requirements.

Commercial Building Permit Applications

• Commercial Building Permit Application
• Repeat Application
• Sign Permit Application
• Solar & EV Chargers Application
• EZ Permit Application - Only for permits when no physical plans are needed and no visit to City Hall is required, such as re-roof, HVAC replacement, water heaters, easy electrical and plumbing.  Please review the EZ Permits General Requirements.

Other Forms

• Demolition Information and Bond Form
• Demolition Review
• Fire Sprinkler/Suppression/Alarm Permit Application
• Grading/Site Improvements Permit Application
• Request to Extend Building Permit or Application
• RFD High-Piled Combustible Storage Worksheet
• Sewer Fixture Weighting Sheet
• Sewer Will Serve Form
• Single Family Master Permit Variation Matrix 
• Special Inspections

Please view the Electronic Permit Submittal Business Rules and Process for how to prepare your building permit application and plans. Following these guidelines will help avoid delays in processing your application.  To apply, first login using the link near the top of the right side of page, and then choose the Building tab on the site.  For new users registering for an account, please click the link at the top of the page on the right side. 

Kết quả xổ số miền bắc thứ 2You may also apply for Sign, and Solar & EV Chargers permits directly through the . Please review the guidelines provided below to help you through the process.

• Business Rules and Process for:
  • Signs
  • Commercial Solar & EV Chargers
  • Residential Solar & EV Chargers

Building Permit Applications 

• Commercial Building Permit Application
• EZ Permit Application
• Fire Sprinkler/Suppression/Alarm Permit Application
• Grading/Site Improvements Permit Application
• Repeat Application
• Residential Building Permit Application 

Other Forms

• Demolition Information and Bond Form
• Demolition Review
• EZ Permits General Requirements
• Request to Extend Building Permit or Application
• RFD High-Piled Combustible Storage Worksheet
• Sewer Fixture Weighting Sheet
• Sewer Will Serve Form
• Single Family Master Permit Variation Matrix 
• Special Inspections

Electronic Submission Workshops - Indefinitely Postponed

Due to the current situation, the free weekly training sessions are indefinitely postponed. Updates will be posted as the situation changes. For any questions, please contact Plans Examiner Daniela Monteiro.

Resources to assist with residential permit applications and plan submission

• One and Two Family Dwellings
• Residential Site Plan Checklist
• Residential Swimming Pool Checklist
• Manufactured Home Guidelines
• Type of Construction & Occupancy Group

Resources to assist with commercial permit applications and plan submission

• Baby/Diaper Changing Table Policy and Checklist
• Rooftop HVAC Replacement Checklist
• Steps to take an Existing Elevator to Inactive Status
• Type of Construction & Occupancy Group

• Building Permit Fees and Valuation Table
• Sewer Connection Fee Schedule
• • Regional Road Impact Fees - scheduled for
• Police Facility Impact Fee
  • Police Facility Impact Fee Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
  • Police Facility Impact Fee Administrative Manual

Building Codes and Amendments

The building codes and standards listed below are currently in effect for the City of Reno. Mandatory compliance with the codes went into effect on July 1, 2019.

• 2018 Northern Nevada Amendments 

The following codes can be viewed online or purchased through the  website.

Projects Exempt from Building Permits

Most construction and building projects require a building permit. Please see in the International Building Code for a list of items that would not require a permit.

• Download the Reno Building Inspections app to your smartphone to schedule a building inspection
• Schedule online via the ONE Regional Licensing and Permitting portal by creating and logging into your account

On the day of the scheduled inspection, the inspector should send a text message to the cell number provided when the inspection was scheduled. The text message should provide an approximate time when the inspector will be on site. If a text message is not received, please contact the Building and Safety Division.

Permits must be complete to request a certificate of occupancy (CofO).

Kết quả xổ số miền bắc thứ 2Follow these instructions to request a CofO:

1. Gather required documents. Documents must be signed and dated by inspector. Required documents include:
   • Residential CofOs
     • Back of the permit showing all inspections signed off
     • Final grading and/or drainage letter
     • IECC insulation and energy certifications
     • Special Inspections final letter
     • If applicable to permit, Washoe County proof of sewer payment.
   • Commercial CofOs 
     • Back of the permit showing all inspections signed off
     • Final grading and/or drainage letter
     • Special Inspections final letter
     • Landscape letter from landscape architect
     • If applicable to permit, Washoe County proof of sewer payment.
2. Verify that permit number/addresses match for all documents being sent.
3. Scan all required documents as one (1) attachment and send in one (1) email to CofO@Reno.Gov.