Building Division

Information Notice:

2024 International Building Code, 2024 Northern Nevada Amendments as well as local amendments will go into effect on January 1, 2026.

Effective immediately, Douglas County Building no longer accepts outside third party review.

Thank you!
Douglas County Building Division

What We Do

The Building Division provides building plan check and inspections in a friendly, fast, and efficient manner to ensure construction meets all applicable codes.

To request public records such as plans to existing homes, please submit a Public Records Request.

To schedule a building inspection, please download the inspection request app or email [email protected]. All inspections called in prior to 3:30 pm will be scheduled for the next day upon availability.

PUBLIC COUNTER HOURS:
Effective May 12, 2025, our public counter hours will be Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
You must sign in on the Ipad in the lobby of the Minden Inn.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email the Building Department or call Community Development (775) 782-6200, option 1.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT:
Appointments are now available and encouraged. To schedule an appointment online to visit the public counter, click here.