RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION FEES 

Residential Permit Fees and Plan Information:

• Residential Construction Privilege Tax (Storey County Code 3.52.040).  This tax is in the amount of $1,000 for the construction of each dwelling unit. It is in place to support the Storey County School District and goes directly to them. It is a onetime fee that goes with the land being developed. This fee is paid at the Storey County Community Development Department located at 110 East Toll Road in Virginia City. You are encouraged to retain your receipt as proof of payment should it ever be needed.
• Tax Statement (Storey County Policy). It is required that a statement showing taxes are paid in full be presented when obtaining a building permit. This may be obtained at 26 North B Street within the Storey County Treasurers Office.
• Park Tax Fee (Storey County Code 3.84.50). A fee of $250 for the development of individual community park(s). This fee is paid at the Community Development Department at the time of obtaining a building permit.
• Plan Drawings and Requirements (2012 International Residential Code). Storey County Community Development Department plan checks for compliance with the model codes as adopted by the Storey County Board of Commissioners. Plans drawn by persons not licensed by the Nevada State Board of Architecture or the Nevada State Board of Registered Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, cannot be generally accepted; accept for the following exemptions as called out in the “Nevada Blue Book – 1998 Edition:
• For plans prepared by an owner/builder: List owners name who prepared plans in a prominent location on the front sheet of the each set of plans. This information should be accompanied by the original signature of the owner/builder. NOTE: Owner/builder affidavit must be completed at time of plan submittal. Affidavit attached as Tab #1.
• For plans provided by a Nevada licensed contractor (licensed under the provisions of NRS 624): List contractor’s name, license number and name of person who prepared plans in a prominent place on the front sheet of each set of plans. This information should be accompanied by the original signature of the contractor on the set of plans being submitted.
• Owner, builder or contractor will be solely responsible for the design and any liability therefrom. A single family residence may be constructed under Owner/Builder responsibility. However, Workers Compensation insurance is required for the course of the construction. The NEVADA STATE CONTRACTORS BOARD requires the New Residential Dwelling Construction form to be signed and placed on file (which in summary, promises that the home to be constructed is not being built as a speculation house to be sold but rather as a residence for the owner). Their form may be found in this packet.

Plan Review Fee: 

• Resolution #03-172 Adopts the 1997 Uniform Building Code, Section 107 Fees. Section 107.3 states “Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building permit fee”.

Building Permit Fee:  

• Resolution #03-172 Adopts Section 107 Fees. This resolution also adopts the April 1998 Building Standards for Building Valuation.
• NOTE: This standard is partially reproduced here for reference. Specifically the residential portion of the Building Standards for Building Valuation are reproduced here as the other sections do not apply to residential construction.
• At the request of numerous building officials, Building Standards offers the following building valuation data representing average costs for most buildings. Because residential buildings are the most common for many cities, two general classes are considered for these, one for “average” construction and the other for “good”. Adjustments should be made for special architectural or structural features and the location of the project. Higher or lower unit costs may often result.
• The unit costs are intended to comply with the definition of “valuation” in Section 223 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code and thus include architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work, except as specifically listed below. The unit costs also include the contractor’s profit, which should not be omitted.
• The determination of plan check fees for projects reviewed by the International Conference of Building Officials will be based on valuation computed form these figures, which were established in April 1998.

When calculating permit fees, it is necessary to establish the valuation of the project. To calculate the valuation, you will need to look at the following tables; residential, grading, residential construction, electrical, mechanical or plumbing, to determine what it is you are building or the scope of work for the project.

After determining the valuation of the project as described above, you will use Table 1-A below to determine the Building Permit Fee.

Table 1-A Building Permit Fees:

NOTE: Plan review is based on 65% of the building permit from the table above.

Tables for Determining Valuation:

Residential Fee Per Square Foot:

•      Type V - Masonry $68.70 (Good) $88.00
•      Type V - Wood Frame $61.10 (Good) $83.90

NOTE: Use this cost per square foot and multiply by number of square feet to determine valuation

Basements:

•      Semi-Finished $18.20 (Good) $21.10
•      Unfinished $13.10 (Good) $16.10

NOTE: Use this cost per square foot and multiply by number of square feet to determine valuation

It is Storey County Community Developments policy that if five of the following ten items are in the structure, than it qualifies as "good" versus "standard" construction:

•      Thirty year or more rated roofing
•      Kitchen counter tops other than linoleum
•      Flooring of any kind other than carpet/linoleum
•      Double pane windows or better
•      Vaulted or raised ceilings; or, wood ceilings of any kind in any room
•      Any decks or porches outside of entryway
•      Bonus rooms or attic conversions
•      Custom home plans that are original and singular to the resident
•      (Further defined are homes that are not of a track or production type plan)
•      Wood stove, pellet stove or other type of stove for heating
•      Any energy star upgrades in construction of any kind

Sources of upgraded construction:

•      http://homebuildingsmart.com/popular-new-home-upgrades/ 
•      https://www.newhomesource.com/guide/articles/home-upgrades-that-are-totally-worth-it   
•      https://www.houzz.com/discussions/867614/top-ten-upgrades-for-new-construction

Resolution No. 03-172, signed on January 6, 2003, establishes the following residential construction fees, as follows:

NOTE: Use cost per square foot and multiply by number of square feet to determine valuation, unless based on a flat fee rate

Below table is from Ordinance No. 03-172, signed January 6, 2003 and taken directly from the 1997 UBC as adopted.  

Electrical Fee Schedule Table 3-A:

NOTE: Use table below and multiply by number of square feet or individual items to determine valuation

Mechanical Fee Schedule Table 1-1:

NOTE: Use table below and multiply by number of square feet or individual items to determine valuation

Plumbing Fee Schedule Table 1-1:

• Before plans are released form Nevada Blue to the owner, a Building Permit must first be obtained.
• Please allow at least two weeks for the completion of plans review.
• When the plan review process is complete, the owners will be notified that they can finish paying any remaining fees and obtain a physical copy of the Building Permit.
• Fees covered in the Building Permit will include:
       Building fee
       Plan review
       Electrical, plumbing, mechanical, wood or pellet stove if applicable
       School and park tax.
• The permit is valid for six (6) months. Inspections must called for within 180 days of issuance of the permit or the permit becomes void. It is possible to renew the permit at one half of the cost of the building fee portion of the permit.
• The Building Permit covers all inspections for the course of construction and Certificate of Occupancy inspection.
• If two inspections are called for when work is not completed and ready to be inspected, a special inspection fee of $100.00 per hour will be required for the third inspection of that stage of construction.

Remodels:

All steps listed above apply to remodels with the exception of school construction and park tax, unless the occupancy of the building has been changed from a previous use to residential use, then all of the above are applicable.

Temporary Travel Trailer Permit:

The applicant may obtain a travel trailer permit for a unit not to exceed 35 feet in length, and may occupy said trailer during the course of construction only. This permit is valid for six months. The applicant must have an approved well and septic system in place and an approved electrical power source before such issuance. Also, the Building Permit must be issued before the applicant can be issues a travel trailer permit. This permit can be renewed for a second six month period if construction has been ongoing with significant progress. The fee for a travel trailer permit is $50.00 and is valid only for six months at a time.