Building Division


Information Notice:
Beginning January 1, 2025, all requests for Building Department Inspections in Douglas County shall be made via the “Douglas CTY Inspection Requests” or the Douglas County Building Inspection email  ([email protected]).

There will no longer be an inspection phone line used for scheduling inspections. All inspection appointments must be scheduled via the “Douglas CTY Inspection Requests” or by submitting an e-mail to the Douglas County Building Department Inspection Inbox. For further details, please see notice.

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. *Beginning January 1, 2025, all requests for Building Department Inspections in Douglas County shall be made via the “Douglas CTY Inspection Requests” or the Douglas County Building Inspection email  ([email protected]).

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 counterclick here