Building Division

Information Notice:
Beginning January 1, 2025, all requests for Building Department Inspections in Douglas County shall be made via the “Douglas County CityGovApp” or the Douglas County Building Inspection Inbox (a link to the new E-mail Inbox will be coming soon).

There will no longer be an inspection phone line used for scheduling inspections. All inspection appointments must be scheduled via the “Douglas County CityGovApp” or by submitting an e-mail to the Douglas County Building Department Inspection Inbox.

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 call 775-782-9006. All inspections called in prior to 3:30 pm will be scheduled for the next day upon availability.

PUBLIC COUNTER HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 9:30 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.