Unincorporated Lincoln County

A building permit is required for the erection, construction, alteration, moving, removal, conversion, or improvement of any building or structure regulated by the county code, except as specified in exempt work provisions.

• Exempt One-story detached accessory buildings (specific size limitations not stated in available sources)
• Exempt Minor work as defined by adopted Minor Exemptions
• Exempt Certain agricultural buildings (refer to county code appendices)

Note: Exemptions are limited and specific. Contact the Building Department to confirm whether a specific project requires a permit. The Lincoln County Code states that copies of all adopted codes, including information on exemptions, are on file at the building department.

Building code

2012 International Building Code (IBC), 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC)

Permit validity

Not explicitly stated. Contact the Building Department for specific validity periods.

Owner-builder

Owners may act as their own general contractor under Nevada law (NRS 624.031). Must complete an Owner-Builder Affidavit of Exemption from the Nevada State Contractors Board, submit with permit application, directly supervise construction, and structure must be for owner's own occupancy and not intended for sale or lease within 1 year.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB). Nevada does NOT recognize out-of-state contractor licenses. Contractors must have 4 years of journeyman-level experience.

Source: Lincoln County Planning and Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Download and complete the Building Permit Application form from the county website or obtain in person at the Pioche office or Alamo Annex.
2. 02
   Gather required information including Assessor Parcel Number (APN), owner details, contractor information and NSCB license number, and project description.
3. 03
   Prepare construction plans and specifications, plot plan showing property boundaries and setbacks.
4. 04
   Submit completed application with all required documents and plans in person or by mail to the Lincoln County Planning and Building Department in Pioche or at the Alamo Annex.
5. 05
   Pay applicable permit fees at time of submission.
6. 06
   Staff will review plans for code compliance; review may involve multiple departments depending on project scope.
7. 07
   Upon approval, permit will be issued with instructions for scheduling inspections.
8. 08
   Schedule required inspections at each phase of construction by contacting the Building Department.

Typical processing time: Not explicitly stated. Smaller projects may be issued over the counter. Larger projects requiring detailed plan review may take several weeks. Contact department directly for project-specific timeframes.

Source: Lincoln County Planning and Building Department ↗

Building Permit Zoning Approvals/Address Assignment: $20.00. Research fee: $60.00/hour. Copy of Zoning Ordinance/Master Plan: $20.00 plus mileage. Additional surveyor review fees: $50.00 (one surveyor), $80.00 (two surveyors). Zoning/FEMA Verification Letter: $40.00. Street Name Change: $150.00. Continuance of hearing/Extension of Time: $250.00. Reconsideration of Decision: $150.00. NOTE: Fee schedule dated November 21, 2016. Contact department to confirm current rates.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective November 21, 2016) before budgeting.

• 775-962-8071 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Advance notice required (specific hours not stated in available sources; typically 24-48 hours recommended).

Inspection hours

Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Typical sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation inspection (after excavation, before concrete pour), Framing/rough inspection (structure, electrical, plumbing, HVAC rough-in), Insulation inspection, Final inspection.