City Building Permits
Wells, NV Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Wells, Nevada. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City limits of Wells
- Department
- City of Wells Building and Safety Division
- Address
- 525 Sixth Street, PO Box 366, Wells, NV 89835
- Phone
- (775) 752-3355
- Website
- https://cityofwellsnv.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Obtain and complete Building Permit Application
- Prepare two identical sets of construction plans
- Submit application and plans with required fees
- Plan review by building official
- Approved plans marked APPROVED and returned to applicant
- Schedule required inspections (48 hours advance notice required)
- Final inspection
Typical processing time: Varies by project; 180-day expiration from application if no permit issued
General Requirements
New construction, additions, remodels, repairs, electrical, plumbing, mechanical work
Required Documents
- Completed application
- Plot plan
- Site plan
- Floor plan
- Footing plan
- Cross-sections
- Framing plan
- Plumbing
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Elevations
- Permit validity
- 180 days from permit issuance; work must commence within 180 days or permit becomes null and void; abandonment for 180 days voids permit
- Building code
- 2012 International Residential Code (Chapters 12-43, R313 deleted), 2012 International Building Code, 2012 International Fire Code, 2012 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2011 National Electrical Code, 2012 International Energy Code, 2012 International Existing Building Code
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders may prepare and submit own plans for own private residential use. Plans must be titled without reference to being prepared by another party and have original signature. Wet stamped with original signature required.
- Contractor requirements
- Nevada State Contractors Board license required for all contractors; license numbers must be provided on application
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Included in permit fee
- Permit fee formula
- Based on project valuation and type
- Reinspection fee
- May apply; contact City Hall for rates
- Payment note
- Contact department for accepted payment methods
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Fences in agricultural zones (limited exemption)
Important: All construction work must comply with adopted codes even if exempt from permit.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (775) 752-3355 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- By 4:00 PM, 48 hours in advance
- Inspection hours
- Following 2 working days between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation/footings, Framing/rough-in, Final. Failure to post permit documents subjects project to re-inspection fees.
Additional Resources
- Building code: 2012 International Residential Code (Chapters 12-43, R313 deleted), 2012 International Building Code, 2012 International Fire Code, 2012 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2011 National Electrical Code, 2012 International Energy Code, 2012 International Existing Building Code
- Verify contractor license: Nevada State Contractors Board License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Residential Post-Frame Building Design
- License lookup guide: Nevada Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Nevada Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Nevada hub: Nevada Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Wells Building and Safety Division before applying.
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