Residential Building Permit (New Construction — Custom) in Boulder City, Nevada
VerifiedRequired 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
When you need this permit
- 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
- Required
Application for Building Permit
Boulder City Building Permit Application form; must include the property owner's email address
- Required
Residential — New Construction (Custom) Permit Submittal Checklist
City 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)
- Optional
Owner Builder Affidavit of Exemption
Required only when the permit is pulled by an owner/builder rather than a licensed contractor
- Required
Structural/Truss Calculations, Geotechnical Investigation Report, Energy Compliance Report, Electrical Load Calculations
Backup documentation required per the plan-contents checklist
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $1 to $500 | $27.00 | 2026 Building and Safety Division Administrative Code, Section 111, Table A |
| Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $36.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Table A |
| Building Permit Fee — Table A, valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $45.00 | 2026 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 $50,000 | 2026 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 thereof | 2026 Administrative Code, Table A |
| Permit Issuance Fee (all permits) | $40.00 | 2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(A) and Table H |
| Building Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | 2026 Administrative Code, Section 110.2(F) |
| Non-Refundable Plan Review Deposit | Equal to the full plan review fee for the specific project type, due at submittal | 2026 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 foot | 2020 Fee Schedule, 'Common Unit Costs Used to Calculate Valuation'; 2026 Administrative Code Table H valuation list |
Review timeline
21–28 business days
Boulder City’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation/Footing
Before concrete pour
- 2
Framing
Structural framing per approved plans
- 3
Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical Rough-In
Trade rough-ins per approved plans before wall closure
- 4
Final
All work complete per approved plans
Tips
- The plan review timeframe for a first review of a Residential New Construction (Custom) project is 3-4 weeks; the timeframe for permit issuance thereafter depends on how quickly the applicant responds to first-review corrections, and may extend further if Historic Preservation Committee or Planning Commission review is required. Source: City of Boulder City Residential — New Construction (Custom) Permit Submittal Checklist (02/16/2021 V1)
- Approved permits are issued 1-2 business days after permit payment is received. Source: City of Boulder City Building and Safety Division page
- Include key words in the email subject line such as 'Initial Submittal — [address]' or 'Revision — [application #]' to speed processing.
- A soils report may be exempted at the Building Official's discretion for additions under 600 square feet with no known geotechnical hazard concerns.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does plan review take for a new custom home in Boulder City?
- The first-review plan review timeframe for Residential — New Construction (Custom) is 3-4 weeks. Total permit issuance time depends on how quickly the applicant responds to any corrections, and may be extended if Historic Preservation Committee or Planning Commission review applies. Source: City of Boulder City Residential — New Construction (Custom) Permit Submittal Checklist (02/16/2021 V1).
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Boulder City Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division — official building department
- Residential — New Construction (Custom) Permit Submittal Checklist (PDF) | Boulder City
- Building and Safety | Boulder City, NV
- 2026 Building and Safety Division Administrative Code (PDF) | Boulder City
- Permit Fee Schedule and Valuation Table (PDF, eff. 8/3/2020) | Boulder City
Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Boulder City building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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