City Building Permits

Town of Hawthorne, NV Building Permit Guide

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

Nevada Mineral County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Hawthorne. The Town of Hawthorne contracts with Mineral County Building Department for permit services; no separate town building department.

Department
Mineral County Building Department (serving Town of Hawthorne)
Address
105 South A Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415
Phone
(775) 945-3671
Website
https://mineralcountynv.us/departments/building_inspector/

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Application Process

  1. Obtain building permit application at 314 5th Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415.
  2. Complete the upper portion of the application form.
  3. Prepare required documents: plot plan, two complete sets of building plans, and Owner/Builder Affidavit if applicable.
  4. Verify zoning compliance with Regional Planning Department or Town zoning before submitting permit application.
  5. Submit completed application and all required documents to Mineral County Building Department.
  6. Building Department completes plan review and signs off the lower portion of form.
  7. Pay permit fees based on valuation of construction.
  8. Receive authorization to construct from Building Department.

Typical processing time: Varies; contact Building Department for estimate. No online tracking system available.

Source: Mineral County Building Department (serving Town of Hawthorne)

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction work within the Town of Hawthorne.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Plot plan showing dimensions, building locations, distances from roads/alleys, distances between structures, septic/well locations, easements, and assessor's parcel number
  • Two complete sets of building plans showing floor plans, dimensions, wall/roof construction, windows, doors, heating, plumbing, electrical
  • Plans must be drawn in sufficient detail for plan check
  • Owner/Builder Affidavit if not using a licensed contractor
  • Elevation Certificate if building site is in a Flood Zone other than X
  • Sewer service verification if property is connected to town sewer (Chapter 13.42 of Mineral County Code)
Permit validity
Not specified; contact Building Department for details.
Building code
Mineral County has not formally adopted specific editions of the International Building Code (IBC) or International Residential Code (IRC). County ordinances reference 'adopted fire and building codes for Mineral County and the state of Nevada.' For commercial/industrial projects, current IBC and IFC are required.
Owner-builder
Owner-Builder construction is permitted with completion of Owner/Builder Affidavit. Book-bought or prefabricated plans are NOT accepted per NRS 623/625; plans must be adapted by a licensed Nevada professional.
Contractor requirements
All contractors must be licensed by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB). Verify contractor licensing through the Building Department.

Fees

Permit fee formula
Based on valuation of construction; specific fee schedule not published online. Same as Unincorporated Mineral County.
Payment note
Contact Building Department at (775) 945-3671 for current fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Mineral County Building Department (serving Town of Hawthorne) to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (775) 945-3671 (phone)
  • Building Department at 105 South A Street (in-person)
Scheduling deadline
Contact Building Department for inspection scheduling procedures.
Inspection hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed Friday)

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence: Foundation Inspection (when footings are formed and ready to pour), Structural Inspection (after roof in place; all framing, fireblocking, bracing in place; rough MEP installed), Final Inspection (after building is completed and ready for occupancy). Certificate of Occupancy issued after all final inspections completed; no occupancy permitted until Certificate received.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Mineral County Building Department (serving Town of Hawthorne) before applying.

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