Building permits in Reno, NV
Permits for Reno are issued by City of Reno, Development Services Department (Building & Safety). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Reno, Development Services Department (Building & Safety)
- Phone
- 775-334-2063
- Portal
- aca-prod.accela.com/RENO
Accela (regional 'ONE' system, onenv.us). 1 E First St, 2nd Floor.
What each job needs in Reno
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Reno before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Nevada
A state NSCB license is required for all contractors (general and specialty) under NRS Ch. 624, with classification, bonding, and a monetary license limit set per contractor.
Issued by Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) · Verify a licence
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Other Nevada jurisdictions
All Nevada jurisdictionsDepartment, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.