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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Henderson, Nevada

Required for additions, structural alterations, and remodels of single-family and multi-family dwellings in Henderson. Fees are based on square footage of work area per Table A. Dwelling remodel projects (non-addition interior remodels) use the Miscellaneous Table B dwelling-remodel rate.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Room additions, structural modifications, second-story additions
  • Basement or garage conversions to living space
  • Kitchen and bathroom remodels involving structural work
  • Covered patio additions and deck enclosures
  • Apply through DSC Online portal or in person at Development Services Center
  • Plans must comply with 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments

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Fee schedule

Single-Family Residential Addition — Plan Check (200 sf)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table A, Single-Family Residential — Addition, effective 10/01/2025. Per add'l 100 sf: $19.
$1,398
Single-Family Residential Addition — Plan Check (1,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $16 (600–1,000 sf range).
$1,601
Single-Family Residential Addition — Plan Check (2,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $15 (1,000–2,000 sf range).
$1,761
Single-Family Residential Addition — Plan Check (4,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $15 (2,000–4,000 sf range), then $52 per 100 sf over 4,000 sf.
$2,061
Single-Family Residential Addition — Inspection (200 sf)Table A inspection fee.
$389
Single-Family Residential Addition — Inspection (1,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $97 (200–600 sf range), $39 (600–1,000 sf range).
$1,555
Single-Family Residential Addition — Inspection (2,000 sf)Table A. Per add'l 100 sf: $39 (1,000–2,000 sf range).
$1,943
Dwelling Remodel — First 200 sfTable B — Miscellaneous Building Items, Dwelling Remodel (Single or Multifamily). First 200 sf = $817, each additional 100 sf = $211.
$817
Dwelling Remodel — Each Additional 100 sf (beyond first 200 sf)Table B — Miscellaneous Building Items.
$211

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Henderson building department
~5–20 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Framing / Structural

    After framing and rough-in trades — before insulation or wall cover

  2. 2

    Insulation (if applicable)

    Insulation installed before drywall — required for additions with new conditioned space

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Henderson uses Table A fees for additions (based on added square footage); smaller interior remodels use Table B flat-rate dwelling-remodel fees.
  • DSC Online Virtual Counter may be available for qualifying over-the-counter permits — check eligibility before applying.
  • All submittals received after 4:30 PM or on Fri–Sun and holidays are processed as if received the next business day.

Frequently asked questions

Henderson requires a residential addition / remodel permit for: Room additions, structural modifications, second-story additions; Basement or garage conversions to living space; Kitchen and bathroom remodels involving structural work; Covered patio additions and deck enclosures; Apply through DSC Online portal or in person at Development Services Center; Plans must comply with 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments. 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 Table A (Single-Family Residential Addition), a 500 sf addition incurs plan check fees of approximately $1,474 and inspection fees of approximately $777. Total is approximately $2,251 from the DSC fee schedule effective October 1, 2025.

Plan review for a residential addition / remodel permit in Henderson typically runs 5–20 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: Energy Code Compliance (if conditioned space added). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Rough Framing / Structural, Insulation (if applicable), 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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