Nevada County Building Department

Nevada City, CA – Nevada County’s Building Department is advising residents and businesses to monitor buildings and roofs for signs of excessive snow loads. With significant rain in the forecast, it will be possible for the snow to act as a sponge absorbing the moisture and posing additional stress to roof structures. “We’ve started to […]

Residents with storm damage repairs will receive priority permitting and have local fees waived for repair permits through the Nevada County Community Development Agency (CDA) for serious repairs needed following the December 27, 2021 winter storm.  “The goal of these types of fee waivers and having an expedited permitting process is to help the community […]

January 27, 2017 – The County of Nevada Building Department strongly encourages residents and businesses to have snow and ice cleared from roofs before the next storm cycle. This is particularly important in the Eastern Nevada County areas that are experiencing heavy snow fall. Homeowners, tenants and businesses should be cognizant of the danger posed […]