Fernley, NV Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All property within Fernley city limits (incorporated 2001).

Department

City of Fernley Building Department

Address

595 Silver Lace Blvd., Fernley, NV 89408

Phone

(775) 784-9800

Email

building@cityoffernley.org

Website

https://www.cityoffernley.org/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create account on SmartGov Community Portal.
2. Select appropriate permit application type (verify application is listed in portal).
3. For commercial permits, email building@cityoffernley.org instead of using portal.
4. Complete application with all required information and documentation.
5. Submit application and pay fees online, or submit via email/in-person as appropriate.
6. Schedule inspections through portal or email as work progresses.

Typical processing time: Contact Building Department for current processing estimates.

Source: City of Fernley Building Department

General Requirements

All new construction, alterations, and repairs; structural, plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical systems; specific requirements per adopted building codes; tiny homes permitted under Appendix Q of 2018 IRC.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application (current version only)
• Construction plans and specifications
• Site plan
• Additional documents as required by project type

Permit validity

Contact Building Department for specific timeframes.

Building code

2018 International Residential Code (IRC) - including Appendix Q for tiny homes; 2018 International Building Code (IBC); Participates in Northern Nevada Code Amendments process; Member of Northern Nevada International Code Council (NNICC)

Owner-builder

Follows Nevada state owner-builder provisions (NRS 624.031). Owner-Builder Affidavit of Exemption from NSCB required. Must occupy structure for minimum one year. Cannot sell or lease within one year of completion. All subcontractors must be NSCB-licensed.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be licensed by Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB). License required for any project $500 or more (labor and materials).

Fees

Payment note

Fees paid through online portal for permits submitted online. Commercial permit fees arranged via email with Building Department. Contact City of Fernley Building Department for current fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Fernley Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• SmartGov Community Portal (online)
• inspections@cityoffernley.org (email)

Scheduling deadline

ALL inspection requests must be submitted by 4:00 PM. Requests received after 4:00 PM will be pushed to the next business day.

Time windows

Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation, Framing, Rough-in (plumbing, electrical, mechanical), Insulation, Final inspection.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) - including Appendix Q for tiny homes; 2018 International Building Code (IBC); Participates in Northern Nevada Code Amendments process; Member of Northern Nevada International Code Council (NNICC)
• Verify contractor license: Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) License Lookup
• City Hall
• Northern Nevada International Code Council (NNICC)
• License lookup guide: Nevada Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Nevada Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Nevada hub: Nevada Contractor License & Permit Hub

Other cities in Lyon County