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Applications, Forms & Handouts

Important: Only a Nevada Licensed contractor may obtain a building permit for any commercial construction or multi-family residential construction per NRS 624.031

If you are a licensed Nevada contractor and want an employee, other than a listed officer of the corporation, to pick-up and sign for a permit on your behalf our Contractor Authorization Form must be completed, signed and returned to our office prior to any permits being released.

Applications
These forms can be filled out online & printed, and are required to be submitted with your plans, or in the case of utility and reroof permits, faxed or e-mailed to us for processing.
If your property/project is on septic system you will also need to fill out the Health Septic Application.

Business License Inspection Permit Application

Commercial Permit Application

Demolition Permit Application

Environmental Health Septic Permit Application

Grading Application

Pool Permit Application

Reinspection/Special Inspection Application

Residential Permit Application

Reroof Permit Application

Sign Application

Utility Permit Application

Forms

COMcheck and REScheck

Active Architectural Committees Requirements

Authorization to Act as Agent Form

Contractor Authorization Form

Energy Inspection Form

Foam Insulation Form

Owner/Builder Affidavit

Release Form for Copies of Records

Structural Design & Special Inspection Form

Structural Observation Agreement

Handouts

Additions

Approved Truss Manufacturers

Commercial Tenant Improvement

Decks & Awnings

Detached Garage and Sheds

Fences & Retaining Walls

Grading

Manufactured Buildings

Minimum Requirements for a Certificate of Occupancy

Photovoltaic Solar Generation Systems

Pole Barns

Residential Pool & Spa Guide Lines

Single Family Residence

Wind Generation Systems

If you are unsure as to whether your property is located within the County or within the sphere of influence of either the City of Reno or Sparks, please contact the Washoe County Community Development Department at 328-6100

Most of the files are in a PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files