Building

Effective, November 1, 2026, all Permitting, Planning and Code Enforcement fees will increase 5.1%. In addition, Vacation Home Rentals fees will be increased by 15%.

All applications can be submitted via our new online system.

For information and detailed guides, please navigate to Online Permitting, Planning, Licensing and Code Enforcement.


OPAL access: Oracle Permitting and Licensing system

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 login to your OPAL account 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

Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays. You must sign in on the laptop in the lobby of the Minden Inn.

Contact Information

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