City Building Permits

West Wendover, NV Building Permit Guide

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

Nevada Elko County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City limits of West Wendover

Department: Community Development Department
Address: 1111 N. Gene L. Jones Way, West Wendover, NV 89883 (City Hall, Room 129)
Phone: (775) 664-3081
Website: https://www.westwendovercity.com/government/city-departments/community-development

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Application Process

Contact Community Development Department
Submit Building Permit Application with all required documents
Department review of plans and documents
Pay permit fees
Schedule inspections as work progresses
Final inspection and approval

Typical processing time: Contact department for current processing times

Source: Community Development Department

General Requirements

Commercial and residential development, building permits, plan reviews

Required Documents

Building Permit Application
Construction plans
Site plan (specific requirements available from Community Development)

Permit validity: Contact department for specific validity period
Building code: Contact Community Development for currently adopted codes
Owner-builder: Contact Community Development for owner-builder requirements
Contractor requirements: Nevada State Contractors Board license required for all contractors

Fees

Plan check fee: Contact department
Permit fee formula: Based on project type and valuation
Reinspection fee: Contact department
Payment note: Check, Cash, Credit Card (in person); Credit Card (by phone at 775-664-3081)

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

(775) 664-3081 (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Contact department
Inspection hours: Standard business hours

Typical inspection sequence: Contact department for inspection sequence

Additional Resources

Building code: Contact Community Development for currently adopted codes
Verify contractor license: Nevada State Contractors Board License Lookup
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 Community Development Department before applying.

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