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Residential Building Permit — New Construction (Custom Single-Family) in Henderson, Nevada

Required for all new custom single-family dwellings in the City of Henderson. Covers structural construction, framing, envelope, and all associated systems. Plan check and inspection fees follow Henderson's Table A (Building Plan Check and Inspection — New Construction Fees). All MPE (mechanical, plumbing, electrical) plan checks and inspections are included in the Table A fee.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Nevada State Contractor's license and City of Henderson business license required for contractor-pulled permits Contractor
  • Homeowners may pull their own permit for owner-occupied single-family dwellings Owner-builder
  • Apply via DSC Online portal at cityofhenderson.com or in person at 240 S Water St
  • Plans must comply with 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments (effective January 2, 2026)
  • Energy compliance per 2024 IECC Climate Zone 3B required
  • Plans must meet Table R301.2 climatic and geographic design criteria for Henderson's elevation

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Fee schedule

Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (400 sf)Henderson DSC Fee Schedule Table A, Single-Family — Custom, effective 10/01/2025. All MPE plan checks included.
$2,945
Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (1,200 sf)Table A, Single-Family — Custom. Plan check cost per additional 100 sf: $51 (400–1,200 sf range).
$3,355
Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (2,000 sf)Table A, Single-Family — Custom. Per add'l 100 sf: $86 (1,200–2,000 sf range).
$4,040
Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (4,000 sf)Table A, Single-Family — Custom. Per add'l 100 sf: $43 (2,000–4,000 sf range).
$4,890
Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (8,000 sf)Table A, Single-Family — Custom. Per add'l 100 sf: $81 (4,000–8,000 sf range).
$6,502
Single-Family Custom — Inspection (400 sf)Table A inspection fee. All MPE inspections included.
$796
Single-Family Custom — Inspection (1,200 sf)Table A inspection fee. Per add'l 100 sf: $90 (400–1,200 sf range).
$1,516
Single-Family Custom — Inspection (2,000 sf)Table A inspection fee. Per add'l 100 sf: $170 (1,200–2,000 sf range).
$2,877
Single-Family Custom — Inspection (4,000 sf)Table A inspection fee. Per add'l 100 sf: $42 (2,000–4,000 sf range).
$3,725
Single-Family Custom — Inspection (8,000 sf)Table A inspection fee. Per add'l 100 sf: $54 (4,000–8,000 sf range).
$5,882

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

    Foundation / Footing

    Before concrete pour — verify forms, rebar, anchor bolts, and frost depth compliance

  2. 2

    Underground Rough-In (MEP)

    Underground plumbing, electrical conduit, and gas piping before slab or backfill

  3. 3

    Framing

    After framing, sheathing, and all rough-in trades complete — before insulation or wall cover

  4. 4

    Insulation

    Insulation installed and energy code compliance items checked before drywall

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete — verify compliance with approved plans, Certificate of Occupancy issued

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

Tips

  • Henderson's DSC operates Mon–Thu only (City Hall closed Fridays) — plan accordingly for submittals and inspections.
  • Table A fees include all MPE (mechanical, plumbing, electrical) plan checks and inspections — no separate trade permits needed for new construction.
  • Apply through DSC Online at cityofhenderson.com for fastest processing; Virtual Counter appointments available for qualifying permits.
  • Standard Plan (production home) fees are far lower than Custom fees — tract/production homebuilders should confirm if they qualify for Standard or Production plan type.
  • No solid-fuel fireplaces are permitted in Henderson below 4,000 ft (virtually all of the city) unless EPA Phase II certified or meeting the masonry/factory-built exception.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All new single-family dwellings require a building permit from Henderson's Development Services Center. Apply via DSC Online or in person at 240 S Water St (Mon–Thu only).

In Henderson, the published Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (400 sf) is: $2,945. Additional published fees: Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (1,200 sf) — $3,355; Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (2,000 sf) — $4,040; Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (4,000 sf) — $4,890; Single-Family Custom — Plan Check (8,000 sf) — $6,502; Single-Family Custom — Inspection (400 sf) — $796; Single-Family Custom — Inspection (1,200 sf) — $1,516; Single-Family Custom — Inspection (2,000 sf) — $2,877; Single-Family Custom — Inspection (4,000 sf) — $3,725; Single-Family Custom — Inspection (8,000 sf) — $5,882. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential building permit — new construction (custom single-family) 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; Energy Code Compliance Documentation. Depending on your project, Henderson may also ask for: Contractor License and Business License. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Henderson requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit — new construction (custom single-family), in order: Foundation / Footing, Underground Rough-In (MEP), Framing, Insulation, 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.

For new construction, MPE plan checks and inspections are included in the Table A building permit fee. Standalone trade work (replacements, alterations) uses Table C MPE item fees.

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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