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Electrical Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for standalone electrical work in Henderson, including panel upgrades, new circuits, service changes, EV charger installations, and appliance hookups. Governed by the 2023 NEC with Southern Nevada local amendments (effective January 2, 2026). Fees per Table C — Building MPE Items.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Installation, replacement, or repair of any hard-wired electrical system
  • Panel upgrades and service entrance changes
  • New circuits or rewiring
  • Electric vehicle charger (EV receptacle) installation
  • Generator electrical connections
  • Nevada State Contractor's license required for contractor work Contractor
  • Note: For new construction, electrical is included in the Table A building permit fee — standalone Table C fees apply to alterations/replacements

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Fee schedule

Service regardless of amperage (including first meter socket)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table C — Building MPE Items, effective 10/01/2025
$190
Each individual meter socket / sub-panel / distribution boardTable C
$175
Each appliance (no limit to HP, KW, or KVA rating)Table C — applies to HVAC appliances, water heaters, dryers, ranges, etc.
$155
Each general lighting outlet, receptacle outlet, or switch (multi-outlet assembly per 5 ft or portion)Table C
$152
EV receptacle (not part of a PV system)Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items; EV receptacle fee
$223
Each temporary power pole or serviceTable C
$206
Signal, alarm, television outlet, control panel, antenna, or telephone switchboard (over 50 volts)Table C
$178
Underwater light (each)Table C
$190
Other electrical inspections (per hour)Table C
$286
Stand-alone electrical plan check (hourly)Table C
$429

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Henderson building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In Electrical

    Conduit, wiring, and box placement before walls closed

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified, service energized

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

Tips

  • Henderson uses 2023 NEC with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 2, 2026.
  • For new construction, MPE is included in the Table A permit. Only standalone trade work uses Table C unit fees.
  • EV receptacles not associated with a PV system are permitted under Table B at $223 each.
  • All permit applications through DSC Online; office open Mon–Thu only.

Frequently asked questions

Henderson requires an electrical permit for: Installation, replacement, or repair of any hard-wired electrical system; Panel upgrades and service entrance changes; New circuits or rewiring; Electric vehicle charger (EV receptacle) installation; Generator electrical connections; Nevada State Contractor's license required for contractor work; Note: For new construction, electrical is included in the Table A building permit fee — standalone Table C fees apply to alterations/replacements. 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.

A service entrance/panel upgrade is $190 per the Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table C (effective 10/01/2025). Additional meter sockets or sub-panels are $175 each.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Henderson typically runs 1–10 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 / Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In Electrical, 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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