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Welcome to Washoe County
Department of Building & Safety

The Washoe County Department of Building & Safety enforces nationally recognized codes and ordinances adopted by the Board of County Commissioners to assure that buildings are safe by providing plan check and inspection services for construction. These standards play a vital part in maintaining Washoe County's high quality of living and economic strength. County wide codes play a key role in assisting the construction industry in maintaining a level and consistant playing field. Our goal is to assist our customers by providing code information that can be used in constructing a safe and stable product.

The Department is "Dedicated to Excellence in Public Service."

As Director of Building & Safety, I would like to Welcome You. The Department serves a vital role in the community and wants to provide that service to you in the most expeditious and courteous manner possible. Please feel free to e-mail me with any comments concerning the process. We are here to serve you.

Don Jeppson, AIA
Director of Building & Safety

.:What's New:.

Our New Permit Search Page is now available online. You can search for permits on a property either by Address, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) or by the Permit Number. The search results also include inspection results and comments for all active permits. This allows property owners and builders to access inspection corrections right from the web.

Building Permit Search

This search feature can be found on our Applications Page, FAQ's Page, Office Page & Statistical Data Page.

Effective May 11, 2009 the Washoe County Department of Building & Safety will be changing its Reno location office days of operation.

Monday - CLOSED

Tuesday through Friday -     7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.      OPEN
                                           12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.       CLOSED FOR LUNCH
                                             1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.       OPEN

Also effective March 1, 2009 the Washoe County Building & Safety's Incline Office will be closed. The last day the office at 855 Alder Way will be open to the public is February 26, 2009. Field inspections will continue as usual. Permit submittals and issuances will be made at the Reno office located at the Washoe County Complex, 1001 E. Ninth St, Reno, NV. Services in Incline will be available by advanced appointment only.
Any permits requiring monetary transactions must be completed by 4:00pm, including plan submittals, so please schedule your time accordingly. Thank You.

Important Changes to Plans Submittals with the Washoe County Department of Building & Safety

Beginning March 1, 2009 Washoe County Dept. of Building & Safety will have new plans submittal requirements. Please read the attached flyer for this important submittal requirements.

As of March 10, 2008, new building codes have been adopted.
Please visit both our Codes Page and our Construction Design Requirements Page

For other recent and past news, please visit our News Page.

Washoe County Office

1001 E Ninth Street

P. O. Box 11130

Reno, NV 89520-0027

Phone (775) 328-2020

Fax (775) 328-6132

Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm*

* Any permits requiring monetary transactions must be completed by 4:00pm, including plan submittals, so please schedule your time accordingly. Thank You.

Automated
Inspection Line

325-8000

.:Helpful Links to other County Departments:.

Community Development

Public Works/Engineering

District Health Department

Human Resources

Thank You for visiting the Washoe County Department of Building & Safety website for Reno and Incline Village of Nevada. If you have any problems or concerns regarding our website, please contact dkorson@washoecounty.us