How to respond to Reno’s Hold Comment Report
What the City of Reno calls its correction letter, how to resubmit, and what to include, from the city’s own pages. Each fact links to its source.
What the City of Reno calls it
The City of Reno calls its correction letter “Hold Comment Report”. It expects a written response letter that answers each comment.
How to resubmit after Reno plan check corrections
- When revisions are required, open the record in OneNV.US and find the Plan Review Hold Comments report on the Digital Projects tab.
- Once all comments are addressed, upload a response letter (document type RESPONSE_LETTER) addressing all hold comments, plus every document type named on the Hold Comment report, through Digital Projects.
- Keep the same plan sheet reference number for each resubmitted version of a drawing sheet, then submit the package.
From the city’s instructions: reno.gov
What to include
- A response letter addressing every hold comment, uploaded as document type RESPONSE_LETTER
- Every document type named on the Hold Comment Report, resubmitted; new file types added as new
- The same plan sheet reference number for each revised version of a sheet
- Upload through Digital Projects on OneNV.US and press Submit once every file shows Ready to Submit
- From cycle 2 on, the report lists only open items; resolved ones are struck through
From the city’s instructions: reno.gov
Codes its letters cite
Local code abbreviations you will see on the City of Reno letters: RMC.
Building code named on the city’s pages: 2024 International Building Code.
Local amendments to the building code
Nevada has no statewide building code for private construction: each city and county adopts its own code and amendments by ordinance, mostly the shared Southern or Northern Nevada amendments.
Official links
- Resubmittal instructions
- Building department page
- Building & Safety: 775-334-2063 (reno.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
- Address: 1 E. First Street, 2nd Floor, Reno, NV 89501 (reno.gov, checked October 31, 2026)
Links and facts checked on October 30, 2026.
Nevada rules every plan check here follows
These come from Nevada law and state agencies, so they apply in Reno as well. Each links to its source.
Local building codes
Your city or county chooses its own building code and the rules for enforcing it, so check which code your local building department uses.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes § 278.580, checked October 31, 2026
Permit fees
Local governments set their own building permit fees, which must be reasonable.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes § 278.580, checked October 31, 2026
Statewide energy standards
Cities and counties must build the state's minimum energy-efficiency standards into their building codes and enforce them; they may adopt stricter ones.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes § 701.220, checked October 31, 2026
Energy code updates
The state energy standards follow the International Energy Conservation Code, and the newest version is to be adopted every third year.
Source: Nevada Revised Statutes § 701.220, checked October 31, 2026
What a good response to Hold Comment Report has
General guidance, not the City of Reno’s own rules. Check its page before you resubmit.
- Answer every comment, in the reviewer’s order and numbering, so nothing is missed.
- Say plainly what you changed for each comment, or why no change is needed.
- Name the sheet and detail where each change is, so the reviewer can find it fast.
- Mark changes on the drawings (clouds or deltas are common) and keep sheet numbers the same.
- Send the response letter, the revised drawings and any new calculations together.
Other Nevada city guides
How we help
Send us the whole Hold Comment Report. We draft a response to every comment and list the drawing changes sheet by sheet. Your first letter is free. You review each response, then you sign and submit to the City of Reno yourself.
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Questions
What does the City of Reno call its correction letter?
The City of Reno calls it “Hold Comment Report”. It expects a written response letter that answers each comment.
How do I resubmit after the City of Reno sends corrections?
When revisions are required, open the record in OneNV.US and find the Plan Review Hold Comments report on the Digital Projects tab.; then Once all comments are addressed, upload a response letter (document type RESPONSE_LETTER) addressing all hold comments, plus every document type named on the Hold Comment report, through Digital Projects.; then Keep the same plan sheet reference number for each resubmitted version of a drawing sheet, then submit the package.
How long does Reno take to review a resubmittal?
Review times change with workload. Ask the building department at 775-334-2063.
Does Reno charge for another plan review?
This guide doesn’t list fees. Ask Building & Safety at 775-334-2063 before you resubmit.
How many rounds of corrections can Reno send?
This guide doesn’t list a limit. Answering every comment fully the first time is the surest way to fewer rounds; ask Building & Safety at 775-334-2063 if unsure.
Is Cleared to Build part of the City of Reno?
No. Cleared to Build is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Reno or any permitting agency. You submit to the city yourself.