Building Fees

Building Permit Fees

Washoe County Building Permit Fees are based on the project complexity. The permit technician team may provide an estimate of permit costs. To request an estimate email building@washoecounty.gov.

How Building Permit Fees are Calculated

Project complexity is determined considering the value for the project. To estimate the building permit costs, cross reference the value of the project with the building permit fees using the following tables: square foot of construction costs and schedule of permit fees. Information on additional fees and taxes is also included below.

Calculate the Value of the Project

For the purpose of imposing building established building permit fees, the County shall calculate the value of a single-family project, multiple family residential project, a commercial project, an industrial project, or any other project by using the valuation set forth in the following table:

*Note: Typical type of construction for a residential home is VB, and a new single family dwelling is an R-3 group type.

Table Square Footage of Construction Costs

Other Residential Evaluations

Carport/Awning/Patio Cover	$20.00 sq. foot
Deck	$15.00 sq. foot
Fence	$8.00 sq. foot
Pole Barn (dirt floor)	$25.00 sq. foot
Retaining Wall	$15.00 sq. foot

Exceptions: If not defined by above methods applicant shall provide an estimated value at the time of application. Permit valuation shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued. If in the opinion of Building Official, valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied unless the applicant can provide detailed estimates to meet the approval of the Building Official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by Building Official.

Estimate Building Permit Fees Based on Value of Project

Building permit fees shall be based on Table 1 of this code below. Any table. list or other specifications of building permit fees contained in any code adopted pursuant to section 100.100.010 is amended to read as follows:

Fees for Building Permit Renewals

The fee for the renewal of building permits shall be $45 plus 10% of the original building permit fee and any sub fees. The fee for th renewal of all other permits, including grading, fences, and utilities shall be 100% of the original permit fee including any sub fees. The renewal of permits shall exclude the Parks tax, Regional Transportation commission Fee, and Plan Check Fee, provided that no charges have been made to the project.

Additional Building Permit Fees

TABLE OF FEES provides a full list of fees for all permits and inspections.

Other Inspections and permit fees are listed in the table below.

Taxes and Regional Fees Collected with Building Permits

Park Tax assessed on all undeveloped lots per NRS 278.4983: 1 percent of the valuation of each building permit issued or $1,000 per residential dwelling unit, whichever is less.

Regional Road Impact Fees: Regional Road Impact Fees are collected in partnership with Regional Transportation Agency. REGIONAL ROAD IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE COMPARISON

Exam Fees

Washoe County Building also provides exam services for local contractors including manometer exams.

Manometer Exam: EXAM FEES FOR MANOMETER TESTING

Payment Methods

Currently the Washoe County Building Program accepts cash, check or credit card payments for plan check fees and permit fees. We currently are able to process ATM/Check Cards and Credit Cards. We accept Visa, Master Card and Discover Card and American Express cards at this time.

Please Note: If you are making the final permit issuance payment when picking up a new residence or commercial building or tenant improvement permit, you can only use the credit card/ATM card to pay for the Building Department portion of the fees. Payment for Regional Road Impact fees and Parks Tax fees must be paid in cash or check.