City Building Permits

Carlin, NV Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Carlin, Nevada. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Nevada Elko County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City limits of Carlin

Department
City of Carlin Public Works Department / Building Department
Address
810 Oak Street, PO Box 340, Carlin, NV 89822
Phone
(775) 754-6515
Website
https://www.cityofcarlin.com/

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Complete building permit application
  2. Submit application with $50.00 non-refundable application fee (credited to total permit fee)
  3. Submit 2 sets of plans (residential) or 3 sets (commercial)
  4. Plan review (14 days residential, 21 days commercial)
  5. Pay remaining permit fees upon approval
  6. Schedule required inspections
  7. Final inspection

Typical processing time: 14 days residential, 21 days commercial

Source: City of Carlin Public Works Department / Building Department

General Requirements

Construction, renovation, additions to residences and commercial buildings

Required Documents

  • Completed application
  • Site plan
  • Grading plan (if applicable)
  • Floor plan
  • Footing plan
  • Foundation plan
  • Cross-sections
  • Framing plan
  • Plumbing plan
  • Mechanical plan
  • Electrical plan
  • Elevation views
Permit validity
180 days from issuance; one-time extension available with written request for just cause
Building code
2018 International Building Code (w/ Appendices C, E, I, J), 2018 International Residential Code (Chapters 1-44, Appendices A, B, C, H, J, K), 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2018 International Fire Code, 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, 2017 ICC A117.1
Owner-builder
Owner may prepare own plans for own residential use; must sign plans with original signature
Contractor requirements
Nevada State Contractors Board license required; all contractors must provide license numbers on application

Fees

Minimum permit fee
$50.00
Plan check fee
Included in permit fee
Permit fee formula
Based on project valuation and type (specific fee schedule available upon request)
Reinspection fee
$35.00 per 1/2 hour (or fraction thereof)
Payment note
Contact department for accepted payment methods

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Agricultural fences in agricultural zones (Title 3, Chapter 3)

Important: All work must still comply with zoning and building codes.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (775) 754-6515 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
At least 24 hours in advance
Inspection hours
Tuesday-Thursday

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Footings, Foundation, 4-way (framing, rough electrical, rough plumbing, rough mechanical), Insulation, Sheetrock, Final (address posting required)

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Carlin Public Works Department / Building Department before applying.

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