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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Reno
City ordinance requires permits for new construction, signs, portable buildings/carports, and some remodeling projects. The city instructs applicants to call if they are unsure whether a permit is needed.
Note: No public exempt-work list was found.
- Building code
- 2018 International Building Code, 2018 International Residential Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code.
- Contractor requirements
- A separate public contractor-registration page was not located in this research pass.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Obtain permit applications from City Hall.
- 02 Confirm with Building Services whether the project type needs a permit.
- 03 Submit the application and pay the applicable building-permit fee.
- 04 After permit issuance, call City Hall to schedule inspections.
- 05 Complete inspections before final approval.
Source: Building Services; Code Enforcement and Building Services ↗
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 903-785-6581 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Reno permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Reno, TX? ▸
City ordinance requires permits for new construction, signs, portable buildings/carports, and some remodeling projects. The city instructs applicants to call if they are unsure whether a permit is needed.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Reno, TX? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Reno, TX, follow these steps: 1. Obtain permit applications from City Hall. 2. Confirm with Building Services whether the project type needs a permit. 3. Submit the application and pay the applicable building-permit fee. 4. After permit issuance, call City Hall to schedule inspections. 5. Complete inspections before final approval.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Reno, TX? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Reno, TX via: 903-785-6581.
last verified April 2026
source Building Services; Code Enforcement and Building Services ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Services; Code Enforcement and Building Services before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.