Overview
Reno Development Services distinguishes EZ permits without plans/discretionary review, flat-rate permits, signs and valuation-based permits. Use Reno City services rather than Washoe County or Sparks routes.
Fee date
July 1, 2026
Residential EZ heater
$45 listed scope fee
Trades
Select a trade for its permit path, licensing, code resources, fees and filing pitfalls.
Service changes and electrical work
Reno Development ServicesApplicable Code
City page identifies 2023 NEC with adopted building-code cycle.
License Requirement
Verify Nevada electrical contractor scope and City permit-holder requirements.
License Fee
State/local licensing schedule
CEUs
Check credential renewal
Permit Fee
July 2026 EZ schedule: service change $88; meter lockout $87; separate issuance $45 and other charges can apply.
Plan Review Time
Use EZ only where no building plans/discretionary review are required.
Common Pitfalls
- Commercial service-change entry is scoped up to 1,000 amps.
- Electrical permit issuance does not authorize utility energization without required approvals.
Permit-to-closeout workflow
Choose type
EZ, flat-rate, sign or valuation-based application
Check property
Use City residential/commercial submittal guidance
Prepare documents
Plans, site checklist and contractor information
Clear review
Answer all department comments and pay fees
Inspect
Complete discipline and construction stages
Close records
Final approvals and applicable occupancy certificate
Permit fees and worked estimates
The actual FY 27 EZ/administrative schedule states July 1, 2026. The estimator includes only base building permit and plan review, not the full project assessment.
| Trade | Permit fee | License fee |
|---|---|---|
| Service changes and electrical work | July 2026 EZ schedule: service change $88; meter lockout $87; separate issuance $45 and other charges can apply. | State/local licensing schedule |
| Heaters, gas and service piping | July 2026: residential EZ water heater $45; commercial $133; gasline or sewerreplacement $90 before separate issuance/other charges. | State/City credential schedule |
| Equipment change-outs | July 2026 EZ ACchange-out $45; furnace $89; oil-to-gas furnace $133, plus applicable administrative charges. | Nevada specialty schedule |
| Fire-system review and inspections | July 2026 administrative sheet lists Fire plan-review/inspection hourly $135; other fire-system fees require their own assessment. | System-specific credential schedule |
| Building plans and revisions | July 2026 issuance $45; incomplete-plan submission $135; listed supplemental review $270 and supplemental issuance $45. | State/local registration assessment |
Submission checklist
Homeowner and codes
Confirm the owner applicant route and contractor credentials for each trade. The City page states 2024 building codes and 2023 NEC adoption, with new plans accepted only under 2024 building editions from January 1, 2026. Do not mix code editions within a project.
Inspections and closeout
Complete the required inspections and any acceptance testing. Retain the approved plans and correct permit records, then confirm final/occupancy requirements. A temporary occupancy fee is a distinct service, not proof the project qualifies for temporary use.