County Building Permits

Mineral County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

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

Nevada Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within unincorporated Mineral County, Nevada.

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

Online Permit Portal

Open

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Obtain building permit application at 314 5th Street, Hawthorne, NV 89415.
Complete the upper portion of the application form.
Prepare required documents: plot plan, two complete sets of building plans, and Owner/Builder Affidavit if applicable.
Submit completed application and all required documents to Mineral County Building Department.
Building Department completes plan review and signs off the lower portion of form.
Pay permit fees based on valuation of construction.
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

General Requirements

A building permit is required for all construction work in unincorporated Mineral County.

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

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.
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.
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 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).

Additional Resources

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.
Verify contractor license: Nevada State Contractors Board License Lookup
Mineral County Regional Planning Department
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
Nevada State Fire Marshal
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 Mineral County Building Department before applying.

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