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Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for interior improvements to existing commercial spaces in Henderson, including remodels, buildouts, change of occupancy, and alterations. Fees are per Table A occupancy-based rates (TI/Remodel category). Henderson's commercial TI market is large given its position as Nevada's 2nd-largest city.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Nevada State Contractor's license and Henderson business license required Contractor
  • Plans must comply with 2024 IBC with Southern Nevada amendments
  • Change of occupancy requires additional occupancy analysis
  • ADA/accessibility compliance required per federal ADA and California Access Code (inapplicable) — use ICC A117.1
  • Fire sprinkler plan check coordinated with Fire Safety Engineering (702-267-3630)

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Fee schedule

Business TI/Remodel — Plan Check (500 sf)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table A, Business — TI/Remodel (any business not specifically listed), effective 10/01/2025. Per add'l 100 sf: $31.
$1,190
Business TI/Remodel — Plan Check (2,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $13 (500–2,000 sf range).
$1,656
Business TI/Remodel — Plan Check (5,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $25 (2,000–5,000 sf range).
$2,047
Business TI/Remodel — Plan Check (10,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $5 (5,000–10,000 sf range).
$3,295
Business TI/Remodel — Inspection (500 sf)Table A inspection fee. Per add'l 100 sf: $87.
$1,285
Business TI/Remodel — Inspection (2,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $50 (500–2,000 sf range).
$2,593
Business TI/Remodel — Inspection (5,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $26 (2,000–5,000 sf range).
$4,089

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Henderson building department
~10–30 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Framing / Structural

    Non-structural walls, framing, blocking before cover

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-ins — coordinate with trade permit inspections

  3. 3

    Above-Ceiling / Above T-Bar

    Before ceiling tiles or drywall go up — verify fire-rated assemblies, MEP above ceiling

  4. 4

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete; CO issued for change of occupancy or new tenant

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

Tips

  • Restaurant TI/Remodel has its own fee tier (higher than general Business) — confirm occupancy type at application.
  • Retail Sales & Mercantile has separate TI rates — verify at DSC.
  • Henderson's DSC allows Virtual Counter appointments for qualifying simpler TI permits.
  • Fire Safety Engineering review is typically concurrent with the building plan check — submit fire plans at the same time to avoid delays.
  • All fees here are Table A rates; specific occupancy types (restaurant, retail, casino, hospital) have distinct fee schedules — obtain a specific estimate from DSC at 702-267-3650.

Frequently asked questions

Henderson requires a commercial tenant improvement permit for: Nevada State Contractor's license and Henderson business license required; Plans must comply with 2024 IBC with Southern Nevada amendments; Change of occupancy requires additional occupancy analysis; ADA/accessibility compliance required per federal ADA and California Access Code (inapplicable) — use ICC A117.1; Fire sprinkler plan check coordinated with Fire Safety Engineering (702-267-3630). 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.

Using Henderson DSC Table A Business TI/Remodel rates (effective 10/01/2025), a 3,000 sf build-out incurs approximately $1,852 in plan check fees and $3,630 in inspection fees. Total is approximately $5,480. Contact DSC at 702-267-3650 for a project-specific estimate.

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement permit in Henderson typically runs 10–30 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: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings. Depending on your project, Henderson may also ask for: Fire Plan Check (if fire system affected). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement permit, in order: Rough Framing / Structural, MEP Rough-In, Above-Ceiling / Above T-Bar, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. 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

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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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