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Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Covers a change of occupancy classification for an existing building or tenant space where no building modifications are required or completed, plus issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy and its extension. Henderson prices these as a distinct 'Occupancy Certificates' line item on DSC Fee Schedule Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items. Where the new occupancy DOES require construction or system modifications, the project is instead processed (and fee'd) under the commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry in this dataset, whose inspections list already includes a 'Final / Certificate of Occupancy' step for that scenario. Henderson's Fire Prevention fee schedule (Table E) separately lists a lower-dollar 'Fire Prevention Contributions' figure for the same three occupancy-certificate items; it is not publicly documented whether that fire-side figure is included within the Table B total shown here or billed as an additional line, so treat the Table B figures below as the confirmed baseline and verify the full total with DSC before budgeting.

Verified 2026-07-22 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Applies when no building modifications are required or completed to support the new use/occupancy classification — this is the Table B 'no building modifications' rate
  • If modifications are required to support the new occupancy, the project is processed under the commercial-tenant-improvement-permit (Table A rates) instead of this standalone product
  • A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued ahead of final Certificate of Occupancy, with a separate extension fee if more time is needed
  • Apply via DSC Online or in person at 240 S Water St
  • Fire Safety Engineering sign-off is part of occupancy certificate issuance — Table E lists a parallel 'Fire Prevention Contributions' fee for the same three items, indicating fire review is a required component of the process even when no fire-system construction is involved

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Fee schedule

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (each)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items, Occupancy Certificates section, effective 10/01/2025
$862
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Extension (each)Table B
$227
Change of occupancy — no building modifications required or completedTable B. Note: Henderson's Table E (Fire Prevention, Activity, Renewable & Other Fees) separately lists a 'Fire Prevention Contributions' figure of $359 (Temporary CO), $202 (extension), and $379 (change of occupancy) for the same three items — it is not documented whether these fire-side figures are included in the Table B totals above or billed additionally. Confirm the full cost with DSC (702-267-3650) before budgeting.
$681

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final / Change-of-Occupancy Inspection

    Verifies life-safety systems (egress, fire separation, occupant load posting, extinguishers) are adequate for the new occupancy classification without requiring building modification

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

Tips

  • Henderson's Table B 'Occupancy Certificates' fees apply only when no building modifications are needed; if any construction is required to support the new use, the project is processed and fee'd as a Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit instead (see the commercial-tenant-improvement-permit entry in this dataset).
  • Table E (the fire fee schedule) separately lists a lower 'Fire Prevention Contributions' figure for the same three occupancy-certificate items ($359 / $202 / $379) — whether that is a component already folded into the Table B totals above or an additional charge is not published; confirm the all-in total with DSC (702-267-3650) before budgeting.
  • Use the DSC Fee Estimator or call Building Plan Check (702-267-3650, bldgplancheck@cityofhenderson.com) for a project-specific quote, since no independently confirmed review timeline exists for this permit type.

Frequently asked questions

Henderson requires a change of occupancy / certificate of occupancy permit for: Applies when no building modifications are required or completed to support the new use/occupancy classification — this is the Table B 'no building modifications' rate; If modifications are required to support the new occupancy, the project is processed under the commercial-tenant-improvement-permit (Table A rates) instead of this standalone product; A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued ahead of final Certificate of Occupancy, with a separate extension fee if more time is needed; Apply via DSC Online or in person at 240 S Water St; Fire Safety Engineering sign-off is part of occupancy certificate issuance — Table E lists a parallel 'Fire Prevention Contributions' fee for the same three items, indicating fire review is a required component of the process even when no fire-system construction is involved. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center at 702-267-3620 before starting work.

It allows occupancy before final Certificate of Occupancy is issued. Henderson charges $862 per Temporary Certificate of Occupancy and $227 for an extension, per DSC Fee Schedule Table B effective 10/01/2025.

Henderson does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department — Development Services Center at 702-267-3620 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy Application. Depending on your project, Henderson may also ask for: Life Safety Narrative or Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 1 inspection(s) for a change of occupancy / certificate of occupancy permit, in order: Final / Change-of-Occupancy Inspection. 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.

Yes — $681 flat fee (Table B, effective 10/01/2025) when no building modifications are required or completed. If construction IS needed to support the new use, the project instead falls under Henderson's Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit and Table A fee rates.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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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