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Block / Screen Wall Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for construction of masonry block walls, screen walls, and non-masonry fences in Henderson. Common for property line walls, patio enclosures, and screen walls between residential lots. Henderson's arid climate and lot sizes make masonry block the dominant fence/wall material. Fees per Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Nevada State Contractor's license required for contractor-pulled permits; homeowner may self-permit in some cases Contractor
  • Standard masonry wall design plans available from Henderson's Southern Nevada Approved Standard Designs
  • Height and setback requirements per Henderson Development Code
  • Masonry walls 0–6 ft high typically eligible for standard plan fees

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Fee schedule

Masonry fence/wall — Standard Plan design package (each design)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items, Walls and Fences section, effective 10/01/2025. One-time fee per standard plan design package.
$878
Masonry fence/wall — Standard (0–6 ft high) — first 100 lfTable B. Per 100 linear feet.
$174
Masonry fence/wall — Standard (0–6 ft high) — each additional 100 lfTable B
$87
Masonry fence/wall — Special Design (engineer-stamped) — first 100 lfTable B — for walls exceeding 6 ft or requiring engineered design
$628
Masonry fence/wall — Special Design — each additional 100 lfTable B
$135
Non-masonry fence/wall — any height — first 100 lfTable B — applies to wood, vinyl, chain-link, wrought iron, aluminum fences
$294
Non-masonry fence/wall — each additional 100 lfTable B
$18
Retaining wall (concrete or masonry) — standard plan design packageTable B — one-time package fee
$875
Retaining wall — standard — first 50 lfTable B
$417
Retaining wall — standard — each additional 50 lfTable B
$18
Retaining wall — special design — any height — first 50 lfTable B
$632
Retaining wall — special design — each additional 50 lfTable B
$18

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Henderson building department
~3–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Rebar

    Before concrete pour — verify footing depth and rebar placement

  2. 2

    Final

    Completed wall — verify height, alignment, and cap installation

See the full Henderson inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Standard masonry wall designs (0–6 ft) are the most common in Henderson — using a Henderson standard plan saves significant engineering costs.
  • The Southern Nevada Approved Standard Designs are available from Henderson and other Clark County jurisdictions for common wall configurations.
  • Walls over 6 ft typically require special engineer-stamped design.
  • Retaining walls of any height require a permit in Henderson.
  • The $878 standard plan design package fee is a one-time fee per design type — multiple walls using the same standard design don't each need the package fee.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Both masonry (block) and non-masonry fences and walls require a permit in Henderson, regardless of height. Apply via DSC Online or at 240 S Water St.

A standard masonry block wall 0–6 ft high uses the Henderson standard plan at $174 for the first 100 lf and $87 for each additional 100 lf. A standard plan design package is $878 (one-time per design type). Fees effective 10/01/2025 per Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table B.

Plan review for a block / screen wall permit in Henderson typically runs 3–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center at 702-267-3620.

You'll need: Wall / Fence Permit Application; Site Plan showing wall location and setbacks; Wall Design / Standard Plan Package. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 2 inspection(s) for a block / screen wall permit, in order: Footing / Rebar, Final. Schedule each through City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center (702-267-3620).

Apply through City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center at 240 S Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015 (PO Box 95050, Henderson, NV 89009-5050). Phone: 702-267-3620, email: COHPermits@cityofhenderson.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Fridays and holidays); permit technicians Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Official information: https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/building-and-fire-safety.

Henderson, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; Climate Zone 3B applies below 4,000 ft elevation; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026 (NOTE: UPC, not IPC); 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026 (NOTE: UMC, not IMC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — effective January 2, 2026. Local amendments apply — see the Henderson overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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 Henderson building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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