Pershing County Building Permit Guide (Unincorporated Area)

Permit Authority

All unincorporated properties within Pershing County.

Department

Pershing County Building Department

Address

Pershing County Courthouse, 398 Main Street, P.O. Box 1656, Lovelock, NV 89419

Phone

(775) 273-2700

Email

jevans@pershingcounty.net

Website

https://www.pershingcountynv.gov/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Complete the Building Permit Application fully (incomplete applications will not be accepted).
2. Prepare required documents: three complete sets of plans with professional stamps, two hard copies of plot plan with setbacks, and truss calculations if applicable.
3. Submit in person or by mail to Pershing County Building Department at 398 Main Street, Lovelock, NV 89419.
4. Pay plan review fees at time of submittal.
5. Building Department reviews plans and issues permit once payment of all fees is complete.
6. Schedule required inspections 24 hours in advance by phone: (775) 273-2700.
7. Obtain final inspection approval and occupancy clearance.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity; no specific timeline published. Rural county operations suggest longer lead times than urban jurisdictions.

Source: Pershing County Building Department

General Requirements

A building permit is required for new construction, remodels, septic systems, and manufactured homes.

Required Documents

• Completed building permit application
• Owner-Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Three (3) complete sets of plans with required professional stamps/signatures (minimum 24" x 36" for dwellings, 11" x 17" for accessory structures; no pencil drawings)
• Two (2) hard copies of plot plan with setbacks
• Truss calculations and layout (if applicable)
• Geotechnical investigation reports for all new projects

Permit validity

Valid for 1 year from date of issue. Work must commence within 180 days (one extension allowed, then up to 365 days each, max 3 renewals).

Building code

2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Northern Nevada Amendments, 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards. Effective 2020.

Owner-builder

Owner-builders must complete affidavit form and comply with NRS 623.335 and NRS 623A.070(1)(a). Owner must occupy property for at least one year.

Contractor requirements

All contractors must be licensed by Nevada State Contractors Board. State business license required ($200, renewable annually).

Fees

Minimum permit fee

$25.00

Plan check fee

45% of permit fee for single-family dwellings and accessory buildings; 25% for pole barns and storage sheds; 65% for commercial and industrial

Permit fee formula

Tiered: $25 flat ($0-$500); $25 + $3.50 per $100 ($500.01-$2,000); $87.75 + $15.50 per $1,000 ($2,000.01-$25,000); $395 + $12 per $1,000 ($25,000.01-$50,000); $645 + $8.50 per $1,000 ($50,000.01-$100,000); $995 + $7 per $1,000 ($100,000.01-$500,000); $3,250 + $6 per $1,000 ($500,000.01-$1,000,000); $5,650 + $5 per $1,000 ($1,000,000.01+)

Reinspection fee

$50.00 per hour (1/2 hour minimum)

Penalty (no permit)

Investigation fee (work started without permit) equals permit fee

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• One-story detached accessory structures not exceeding 200 square feet
• Fences not over 7 feet high
• Retaining walls not over 4 feet in height (unless supporting surcharge)
• Sidewalks and driveways (non-commercial)
• Painting, papering, and similar finish work
• Temporary motion picture, television, and theater stage sets and scenery
• Agricultural buildings or structures per County Resolution 12-276 (accessory buildings in A-35 Zoning District that are not habitable, not for residential occupancy, and not open to public use)

Important: Exemptions do NOT grant authorization for work to be done in violation of code or other ordinances. Septic permits are REQUIRED for all dwelling units regardless of building permit exemptions.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (775) 273-2700 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday (schedule in advance for specific times)

Typical inspection sequence: Typical sequence for stick-built homes: (1) Foundation footing, (2) Foundation stem wall, (3) Plumbing/mechanical/gas/electrical rough, (4) Roof nail, (5) Framing/masonry, (6) Insulation, (7) Sheetrock, (8) Final. Garages require: (1) Footings with rebar, (2) Stemwall with rebar, (3) Roof sheeting, (4) Electrical, (5) Final. Manufactured homes require: electrical/water/sewer/gas rough, septic inspection, runners, footing/stem wall, final. Grading must be complete before footing inspection.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Northern Nevada Amendments, 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Standards. Effective 2020.
• Verify contractor license: Nevada State Contractors Board
• Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (Septic)
• Nevada Manufactured Housing Division
• Residential Building Guide
• Commercial Building Guide
• Solar Building Guide
• License lookup guide: Nevada Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Nevada Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Nevada hub: Nevada Contractor License & Permit Hub