Getting Started
I am ready for a building permit...where do I start?
Are you in Unincorporated Washoe County?
Is this an allowable project on the property?
Once you have determined that your property is in Unincorporated Washoe County, the next step is to determine if your proposed project is allowed and what is needed to proceed. Start by contacting Washoe County Planning Division at planning@washoecounty.gov to learn more about the land regulations specific to your property.
Understand the Building Permit Process
Our Project Information Sheet was designed to help guide you through our process, while providing you with the best county experts to assist you. The process includes submission of an application describing your project on a site plan, review of the project by professional technical teams, issuance of a permit that allows for construction and a final inspection of the constructed project.
Illustration of the Washoe County Building Permit Process
Additional Helpful Information