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Reno, NV Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Permit required for
Erecting, altering, or extending any fence
Issued by
Building and safety inspector
Fee
Set by Uniform Building Code Table 3A
Post-completion
Notify inspector within 15 days
Denied a permit?
May seek a variance under Title 18

Summary

Reno requires a permit from the building and safety inspector before erecting, constructing, altering, or extending any fence within city limits, per Municipal Code Section 14.18.050.

It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or extend any fence within the city or to cause the same to be done without first obtaining a permit therefor from the building and safety inspector.

Source: Reno Municipal CodeView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Administrative Code: Supplement 64 | Land Development Code: Supplement 5 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Anyone erecting, constructing, altering, or extending a fence in Reno must first get a permit from the building and safety inspector under Reno Municipal Code § 14.18.050. The application must describe the property and the proposed work in whatever detail the inspector requires (§ 14.18.060), and the applicant pays a fee based on the Uniform Building Code's Table 3A fee schedule (§ 14.18.070). The inspector issues the permit once satisfied the fence will be sound, safe, and code-compliant (§ 14.18.080), and the permit holder must notify the inspector within 15 days of finishing the work so it can be inspected (§ 14.18.030, § 14.18.040).

Violations & Fines

Building a fence without a permit is a misdemeanor under § 14.18.005, punishable under the Code's general penalty: a fine up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both (§ 1.04.010).

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Reno?
Yes. Reno Municipal Code § 14.18.050 requires a permit from the building and safety inspector before you erect, construct, alter, or extend any fence within city limits.
What happens if I build a fence without a permit?
It's a misdemeanor under § 14.18.005, punishable by a fine up to $1,000, up to six months in jail, or both, under the Code's general penalty at § 1.04.010.
What if the inspector denies my fence permit?
You may seek a variance under Title 18, Zoning, Section 18.06.1112, per Reno Municipal Code § 14.18.090.

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