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Boulder City building permits

Verified

Boulder City, Nevada — as published 2026-07-03.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Codes adopted

Nevada has no mandatory statewide building code; NRS 701.220 requires the Nevada Governor's Office of Energy (GOE) to adopt, on a triennial basis, the most recently published International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as a statewide ENERGY floor only — local governments may not adopt an energy code less stringent than the GOE-adopted IECC edition, but building-code editions for structural/life-safety codes vary city-by-city under home rule. The 2024 IECC was adopted by the GOE effective August 18, 2024, as the current statewide energy floor. Source: NRS 701.220 (Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 701 — Energy Policy), https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-701.html; Nevada Governor's Office of Energy, Building Energy Codes / State Adoption Status, https://www.energy.nv.gov/programs/building-energy-codes/state-adoption-status/. Confirm your city's specific adopted energy-code edition — Boulder City's own adopted edition is documented separately below and is older than the current statewide floor edition (a home-rule city choice, not a floor violation, since IECC 2018 was the floor at the time of Boulder City's last code-cycle adoption).Boulder City runs its own independent building-permit program (Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division) — it is NOT administered by Clark County. Verified via the City's official Building and Safety Division page and the City's own Administrative Code, fee schedule, and permit-submittal-checklist library, all published on bcnv.org. Source: City of Boulder City Building and Safety Division, https://www.bcnv.org/163/Building-Permits2018 International Building Code (IBC), with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments — applies to buildings other than single-family residential homes and townhomes (2026 Administrative Code Section 101.5.1). Source: City of Boulder City Permit Fee Schedule and Valuation Table (eff. 8/3/2020) 'Currently Adopted Codes/Standards' list, and Residential New Construction (Custom) Permit Submittal Checklist (02/16/2021 V1) 'Applicable Codes' section2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — governs additions/modifications to existing buildings (2026 Administrative Code Section 101.5.2)2018 International Residential Code (IRC), with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments — applies to single-family homes and townhomes (2026 Administrative Code Section 101.5.3)2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments — Nevada's Southern Nevada jurisdictions use the Uniform Mechanical Code, not the International Mechanical Code2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments — not the International Plumbing Code2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC), with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments — this is Boulder City's own locally adopted energy-code edition (older than the current 2024 IECC statewide floor under NRS 701.220; confirm current status with Building and Safety before relying on this edition for new submittals)2012 International Fire Code (IFC) per the 2020 Fee Schedule flyer; the 2026 Administrative Code Section 101.5.9 separately lists 'the currently adopted International Fire Code' generically without repeating the edition year — the 2012 edition is the last edition year found published by the CitySouthern Nevada Amendments apply to all the above codes per 2026 Administrative Code Section 101.5.10 ('the provisions of the currently adopted Southern Nevada Amendments shall apply to all matters of all of the above mentioned codes')City of Boulder City Building and Safety Division Administrative Code, 2026 edition — the local administrative/procedural code (permit application, fees, inspections, exemptions); contains substantial copyrighted material from the 2012 IBC per its title page. Source: https://www.bcnv.org/DocumentCenter/View/16731/2026-Building-and-Safety-Division-Administrative-CodepdfAll of the above code editions and amendment references are confirmed current via the City's Permit Submittal Checklists (each dated 02/16/2021 V1, and independently re-served live from bcnv.org as of this review) for Residential New Construction (Custom), Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Demolition, Fence and Retaining Wall, Renewable Energy System Residential PV, and Residential Accessory Building — all list the identical 2018/2018/2018/2017/2018 code-edition set with Southern Nevada Amendments, corroborating the 2020 Fee Schedule flyer

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction — Custom)

Verified

Required for construction of a new custom single-family home or townhome in Boulder City. Reviewed against the City's own adopted 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC (with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments), plus Boulder City design criteria (115 mph wind, Seismic Zone D0, zero snow/frost load). Applications are submitted via email to buildingpermits@bcnv.org or through the online Permit Portal.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Building permit required for new single-family home and townhome construction
  • Plans must comply with the 2018 IRC and 2018 IECC with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments
  • Design criteria: 115 mph wind load (site-specific exposure per ASCE 7), Seismic Zone D0, zero design snow load, zero frost depth
  • Appropriate zoning must be in place and a permanent address assigned before the application can be accepted for processing
  • A plan review deposit equal to the full plan review fee is required before staff will review any plans/documents
  • Checklists must be filled out prior to submittal — a blank checklist is treated as an incomplete submittal and will not be reviewed
  • All submittal documents must be digitally stamped/signed and emailed to buildingpermits@bcnv.org (20MB per-email limit; use Dropbox/OneDrive for larger packages)
  • Detached structures (garage, fence/wall, pool) each require a separate permit application

Required documents

  • RequiredApplication for Building PermitBoulder City Building Permit Application form; must include the property owner's email address
  • RequiredResidential — New Construction (Custom) Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1) covering prerequisites, applicable codes, submittal package, and minimum plan contents (site, floor, roof/ceiling, elevations, structural, foundation, framing, mechanical, plumbing, gas, electrical, and landscape/irrigation plans)
  • OptionalOwner Builder Affidavit of ExemptionRequired only when the permit is pulled by an owner/builder rather than a licensed contractor
  • RequiredStructural/Truss Calculations, Geotechnical Investigation Report, Energy Compliance Report, Electrical Load CalculationsBackup documentation required per the plan-contents checklist

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $1 to $500$27.002026 Building and Safety Division Administrative Code, Section 111, Table A
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $2,001 to $25,000$36.002026 Administrative Code, Table A
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $25,001 to $50,000$45.002026 Administrative Code, Table A
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $50,001 to $100,000$45.00 for the first $2,000 plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000, continuing to $252.00 for the first $25,000 plus $6.50 per additional $1,000 to $50,0002026 Administrative Code, Table A
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $100,001 and up$414.50 for the first $50,000 plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 to $100,000; then $639.50 for the first $100,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof2026 Administrative Code, Table A
Permit Issuance Fee (all permits)$40.002026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(A) and Table H
Building Plan Review Fee65% of the building permit fee2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(F)
Non-Refundable Plan Review DepositEqual to the full plan review fee for the specific project type, due at submittal2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(E)
Square Foot Construction Cost — Dwelling, Wood-Framed with A/C (R-3, VB), for owner-declared valuation reference$112.65 per square foot2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Unit Costs Used to Calculate Valuation'; 2026 Administrative Code Table H valuation list

Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

Verified

Required for additions and remodels to existing single-family homes and townhomes in Boulder City, reviewed against the 2018 IRC, 2018 IECC, and other adopted codes with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Building permit required for residential additions and remodels affecting structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems
  • Plans must comply with the City's adopted 2018 IRC, 2018 IECC, 2018 UMC, 2018 UPC, 2017 NEC, all with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments
  • A geotechnical investigation report is required if the addition is 600 square feet or larger (may be exempted below that size at the Building Official's discretion if there are no known geotechnical hazard concerns)
  • Truss calculations may be deferred but must be reviewed and accepted by the design professional responsible for the structural design
  • Detached structures (garage, fence/wall, pool) require separate permit applications

Required documents

  • RequiredApplication for Building PermitMust include the property owner's email address
  • RequiredResidential — New Construction (Addition) or Residential — Remodel Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklists (02/16/2021 V1) for additions and remodels respectively
  • RequiredStructural Calculations, Truss Calculations, Geotechnical Investigation Report, Energy Compliance Report, Electrical Load CalculationsBackup documentation per the plan-contents checklist

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation-based (same schedule as new construction)$27.00 minimum ($1-$500), scaling per Table A of the 2026 Administrative Code2026 Administrative Code, Table A
Permit Issuance Fee$40.002026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(A)
Building Plan Review Fee65% of the building permit fee2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(F)
Room Addition valuation (for owner-declared/self-estimated valuation)$65.00 per square foot2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Unit Costs Used to Calculate Valuation'; 2026 Administrative Code Table H

Electrical Permit

Verified

Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Boulder City, governed by the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of hard-wired electrical systems
  • Governed by the 2017 NEC with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments
  • Completed Electrical Load Calculation Worksheet required as backup documentation
  • Service changes on a same-for-same basis qualify for the Express Permit (no-plans) track
  • Fees for electrical work bundled with a building permit are calculated as 18.00% of the base building permit fee; standalone electrical permits use Table C flat fees

Required documents

  • RequiredElectrical Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)
  • RequiredElectrical Load Calculation WorksheetRequired backup documentation for electrical permits

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Permit Issuance$40.002026 Administrative Code, Table C
Receptacle, switch and lighting outlet (each)$1.002026 Administrative Code, Table C
Appliance Outlets, Residential or Commercial (each)$5.002026 Administrative Code, Table C
Service (same-for-same), 600V or less and not over 200 amperes, includes Temporary Power (each)$40.002026 Administrative Code, Table C
Service (same-for-same), 600V or less and over 200 up to 1,000 amperes (each)$60.002026 Administrative Code, Table C
Service (same-for-same), over 600V and/or over 1,000 amperes (each)$85.002026 Administrative Code, Table C
Electrical permit bundled with a building permit18.00% of the base building permit fee (Table A)2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(I)(1)
Service Change (Up to 200 AMP) — per common permit fee flyer$80.002020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box
Temporary Power$290.002020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box (includes $40 issuance plus $250 utility connection fee per Table H)

Plumbing Permit

Verified

Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Boulder City, governed by the 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping
  • Governed by the 2018 UPC with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments — not the International Plumbing Code
  • Water heater replacement (same unit/tank only) qualifies for the Express Permit (no-plans) track
  • Fees for plumbing work bundled with a building permit are calculated as 16.50% of the base building permit fee; standalone plumbing permits use Table E flat fees

Required documents

  • RequiredPlumbing Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Permit Issuance$40.002026 Administrative Code, Table E
Each fixture or trap (Drain, Waste, Vent)$10.002026 Administrative Code, Table E
Each building sewer$25.002026 Administrative Code, Table E
Each vent$10.002026 Administrative Code, Table E
Residential distribution system, single-family$30.002026 Administrative Code, Table E
Gas Piping System (Pressure Test)$70.00 (includes issuance fee)2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box
Water Heater (replacement only, per unit/tank)$50.002020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box; 2026 Administrative Code Table E
Plumbing permit bundled with a building permit16.50% of the base building permit fee (Table A)2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(I)(1)

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

Verified

Required for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical installations in Boulder City, governed by the 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Mechanical permit required for installation or replacement of furnaces, air handling units, ventilation systems, and duct work
  • Governed by the 2018 UMC and 2018 IECC with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments
  • HVAC replacement (same-for-same) qualifies for the Express Permit (no-plans) track
  • Fees for mechanical work bundled with a building permit are calculated as 15.00% of the base building permit fee; standalone mechanical permits use Table D flat fees

Required documents

  • RequiredMechanical Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Permit Issuance$40.002026 Administrative Code, Table D
Duct work only, each register$5.002026 Administrative Code, Table D
Mechanical Exhaust Hood, Residential or Commercial (each)$30.002026 Administrative Code, Table D
1-3 Ton HVAC Unit (replacement, per unit)$75.002020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box (add $35 per additional 1-3 ton unit on same permit)
3.5-5 Ton HVAC Unit (replacement, per unit)$100.002020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Permit Fees' box (add $60 per additional 3.5-5 ton unit on same permit)
Mechanical permit bundled with a building permit15.00% of the base building permit fee (Table A)2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(I)(1)

Re-Roofing Permit

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Required for re-roofing involving sheathing replacement in Boulder City. Reviewed against the 2018 IBC/IRC as adopted (with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments). Re-roofing that does NOT involve sheathing replacement, or that installs additional layers within the allowed maximum, is exempt from permit under the Administrative Code; re-roofing involving sheathing replacement qualifies for the City's expedited 'Express Permit' (no-plans) track. There is no dedicated roofing fee table — the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee (Table A) governs.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Building permit required for re-roofing that involves replacement of sheathing ('Re-Roof (sheathing only)' is one of six Express Permit types requiring no plans, per the Permit Submittals page)
  • Replacement of existing roofing material of the same or higher class and the same or lighter material, NOT involving sheathing replacement, is exempt from a permit altogether (2026 Administrative Code Section 106.2, item 25)
  • Installation of additional layers of roofing material over an existing roof covering, not exceeding the maximum allowable number of layers, is also exempt from permit (Section 106.2, item 26)
  • Governed by the City's adopted 2018 IBC / 2018 IRC with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments for all work requiring a permit
  • No dedicated roofing permit fee table is published; the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee (Table A) applies, using the declared/validated cost of the re-roofing work as valuation

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Express Permit track for sheathing re-roofs)Submitted via the online Permit Portal or emailed to buildingpermits@bcnv.org; no plans required for the Express 'Re-Roof (sheathing only)' scope

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation-based (general schedule; no dedicated roofing fee table published)$27.00 minimum ($1-$500), scaling per Table A of the 2026 Administrative Code by declared/validated project valuation2026 Building and Safety Division Administrative Code, Section 111, Table A — the governing fee schedule for building permits without their own dedicated fee table, per Section 110.2(D)
Permit Issuance Fee$40.002026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(A)
Building Plan Review Fee (where plan review applies)65% of the building permit fee2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(F); Express Permit track does not require plan review

Renewable Energy System — Residential Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

Verified

Required for installation of rooftop residential solar photovoltaic systems in Boulder City. Governed by the City's 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, and 2017 NEC (with Southern Nevada Building Code Amendments), plus the City's Residential and Small Commercial Photovoltaic Permit Process guide. Net metering applies via the City's own municipal utility.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Site plan indicating solar modules in relation to the existing structure, roof configuration (hips, gables, valleys), fire-code clearance dimensions, and electrical components (junction boxes, conductors, inverter, combiner, raceways)
  • One-Line Electrical Diagram with conduit/conductor schedule, module count in series source circuit, and equipment schedule
  • Structural information on roof pitch, rafter spacing, framing type (conventional or engineered truss), and existing roof covering material
  • Manufacturer's specification sheet for the inverter
  • Required clearances: minimum 3 feet to the ridge; hip roofs require 3 feet from eave to ridge; gable roofs require 3 feet at each gable; commercial roofs require a 6-foot minimum clear path; modules near skylights require a 4-foot pathway; maximum array size is 150 feet by 150 feet
  • Net Metering Interconnection Agreement signed (wet signature preferred) by the property owner, submitted with the permit package
  • The Building and Safety Division forwards plans/forms to the utility and schedules the utility's net-meter installation as part of the 'one-stop shop' process

Required documents

  • RequiredRenewable Energy System — Residential PV Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)
  • RequiredBoulder City Net Metering Interconnection AgreementSigned (wet signature preferred) by the property owner
  • OptionalBoulder City Net Metering PolicyReference document describing how customer-supplied energy is credited at the utility's average avoided wholesale cost

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation-based (project bid value used as valuation; no dedicated residential solar fee waiver found)$27.00 minimum ($1-$500), scaling per Table A of the 2026 Administrative Code2026 Administrative Code, Table A; Residential and Small Commercial Photovoltaic Permit Process guide confirms 'Application Fee: No utility fee — only fees associated with the building permit apply'
Permit Issuance Fee$40.002026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(A)
Commercial Grid Photovoltaic System — All-Inclusive Permit (for reference; commercial grid-scale only, not applicable to standard residential rooftop)$6,000.00 per megawatt (AC), plus $40.00 issuance2026 Administrative Code, Table J — included for context; residential rooftop PV uses the standard Table A valuation-based fee, not Table J

Demolition Permit

Verified

Required for demolition or relocation of any building or structure (or portion thereof) in Boulder City. Governed by 2026 Administrative Code Section 110.2(O) and, for properties in the Historic District, Title 11, Chapter 27 of the Boulder City Code.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Demolition permit required prior to the demolition or relocation of any building or structure or portion thereof (2026 Administrative Code Section 110.2(O))
  • Site plan must show the structure(s) to be demolished, square footages, and setbacks to remaining structures and property lines
  • All utility locations and points of termination must be indicated on the site plan
  • A dust pollution management plan with an approved sealant of the lot is required (water is not an approved sealant)
  • Report of Hazardous Materials Assessment required as backup documentation
  • Structural calculations required if interior load-bearing walls are being removed or modified
  • For properties in the Historic District: digital color exterior photographs (all sides) required, plus completion of the Demolition Permit Checklist for Properties in the Historic District; the Community Development Department must delay approval up to 45 days per Title 11, Chapter 27, Section 11-27-6 to make a historical record, allow Historic Preservation Committee review, and inform the owner of rehabilitation incentives

Required documents

  • RequiredDemolition Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)
  • OptionalDemolition Permit Checklist for Properties in the Historic DistrictAdditional checklist required only for properties within the Historic District
  • RequiredReport of Hazardous Materials AssessmentBackup documentation

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Demolition Permit Fee — 1,000 square feet or less of structure being demolished (includes issuance fee)$85.002026 Administrative Code, Table H (All Other Miscellaneous Fees); confirmed via live City FAQ (QID=267) quoting Section 110.2(L) and Table I/H
Demolition Permit Fee — 1,001 square feet or more of structure being demolished (includes issuance fee)$115.002026 Administrative Code, Table H

Fence and Retaining Wall Permit

Verified

Required for fences and retaining walls in Boulder City above the exempt thresholds, reviewed against zoning height/setback standards (Section 11-20-4 of the Boulder City Code) and, for engineered walls, structural requirements per the adopted 2018 IBC/IRC.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

Requirements

  • Fences without permanent foundations (wood, vinyl, chain-link) under 4 feet in height, and retaining walls not more than 24 inches (2 feet) in height (measured from top of footing to top of wall), are exempt from a building permit — though a courtesy Planning site-plan review is recommended
  • All other fences and walls require a building permit
  • A completed Property Line Agreement for Fences/Walls with the affected neighbor is required if the fence/wall is on the property line; alternatively, a Nevada-registered-surveyor-sealed document confirming the footing is entirely on the applicant's property is acceptable
  • Fence/wall height limited per zone within the required front yard (4' in R1-7/8/10/15 and Mobile Home zones; 6' in R1-20/40/80 'B' Hill subdivision); 6' beyond the required front yard in R and MH zones; 3' maximum within a corner lot's Sight Visibility Zone
  • Walls/fences facing public streets may not exceed 6' on the public-street side; taller retaining/fence combinations must be staggered into segments each ≤6'
  • Rockery walls require structural analysis and a geotechnical report by Nevada-registered engineers plus special inspections; CMU walls require footing, pre-grout, and final inspections (damp-proofing inspection also required for retaining walls)

Required documents

  • RequiredFence and Retaining Wall Permit Submittal ChecklistCity of Boulder City checklist (02/16/2021 V1)
  • OptionalProperty Line Agreement for Fences / WallsRequired if constructed on a property line, per the Fence and Wall Guide
  • OptionalSNBO Regional Standard Details / Structural Calculations / Geotechnical Investigation ReportBackup documentation, as applicable to wall type

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation-based$27.00 minimum ($1-$500), scaling per Table A of the 2026 Administrative Code2026 Administrative Code, Table A
CMU Block Wall / Fence valuation (for owner-declared valuation)$6.50 per square foot2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Unit Costs'; 2026 Administrative Code Table H
Retaining Wall (CMU or Concrete) valuation$15.00 per square foot2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Unit Costs'; 2026 Administrative Code Table H
Ornamental Iron / Chain-Link Fence valuation$5.00 per square foot2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Unit Costs'; 2026 Administrative Code Table H
Wood / Vinyl Fence valuation$4.00 per square foot2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Unit Costs'; 2026 Administrative Code Table H

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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Snapshot date: 2026-07-03

Commit: 13b726f

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