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Las Vegas building permits
VerifiedLas Vegas, Nevada — as published 2026-07-17.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Codes adopted
2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 20262024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 20262024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 5, 20262024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 5, 20262024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 20262024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 5, 20262024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — effective January 5, 20262024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UPC, not IPC)2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UMC, not IMC)2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments — effective January 5, 20262019 City of Las Vegas Administrative Code — remains in effect
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit — New Construction (Custom Single-Family)
VerifiedRequired for all new single-family custom homes in the City of Las Vegas. Covers structural, framing, envelope, and all associated systems under 2024 IRC.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Valid Nevada State Contractor's license and City of Las Vegas business license required for contractor-pulled permits
- Homeowners may pull their own permit for owner-occupied single-family dwellings
- Submit application in person at City Hall First Floor Lobby, 495 S. Main St., or via Accela online portal (MyGovernmentOnline or city portal)
- Plans must comply with 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments effective January 5, 2026
- Energy compliance documentation per 2024 IECC Climate Zone 3B required
- Separate permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas permit application form, submitted at Development Services Center or online
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsComplete plan set including site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details — drawn to scale
- RequiredEnergy Compliance Documentation2024 IECC Climate Zone 3B compliance documentation (prescriptive or performance path)
- OptionalSoils ReportGeotechnical soils report may be required for new construction depending on site conditions
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 1,000 sq ft | $1,488 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $500 + Inspection: $933) | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator; re-run live 2026-07-16 — total unchanged at $1,488 but the Plans Check/Inspection split shifted from $488/$945 to $500/$933 (Plans Check + Inspection subtotal of $1,433 is identical either way); final fees determined at application |
| New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 1,500 sq ft | $1,961 total | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator |
| New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 2,000 sq ft | $2,432 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $967 + Inspection: $1,410) | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator |
| New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 2,500 sq ft | $2,904 total | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator |
| New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 3,000 sq ft | $3,250 total | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator |
| New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 4,000 sq ft | $3,943 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $1,260 + Inspection: $2,628) | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator |
| Administration Fee (all permits) | $55 | Flat fee applied to all building permits |
| Additional fees NOT included: Residential Construction Tax | 1% of construction valuation or $1,000 per dwelling unit (whichever is less) — effective Jan 1, 2024 | Habitable space only; separate from building permit fee |
| Additional fees NOT included: Clark County Transportation Tax | $1,000 per single-family dwelling unit | Separate from building permit fee |
| Additional fees NOT included: Traffic Impact Fee | $195 per single-family dwelling | Separate from building permit fee; exceptions may apply |
| Additional fees NOT included: Sewer Connection | $3,235 per ERU (equivalent residential unit) — effective January 1, 2026 | Separate utility fee; not a building permit fee |
Residential Addition / Remodel
VerifiedRequired for additions to existing single-family dwellings and interior/exterior remodels that affect structural elements, square footage, or systems. Covered under 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for all structural additions, room additions, garage conversions, and remodels affecting walls, roof, or floor systems
- Interior remodels affecting structural members, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical also require permits
- Submit application at Development Services Center, City Hall, 495 S. Main St.
- Plans must show existing conditions and proposed work
- Energy compliance documentation required for additions per 2024 IECC
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas permit application
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsPlans showing existing and proposed conditions, dimensions, structural details
- OptionalEnergy Compliance DocumentationRequired for new conditioned space additions under 2024 IECC
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Addition — 500 sq ft | $1,004 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $308 + Inspection: $641) | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator (Single-Family Residential Addition) |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for all new electrical service installations, panel upgrades, service change-outs, wiring work, and rooftop solar PV systems. Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with local amendments.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- All electrical work except minor repairs requires a permit
- Licensed electrical contractor or licensed homeowner-electrician required
- Must comply with 2023 NEC with Las Vegas local amendments effective January 5, 2026
- Solar PV systems require separate electrical permit in addition to any structural permit
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas electrical permit application
- OptionalElectrical Plans or Load CalculationsRequired for service upgrades and complex installations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Panel same-for-same change-out (no upgrade) | $96 inspection only (no plan check required) | Over-the-counter permit; from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical |
| Service change / upgrade | $97 inspection + $102 plan check = $199 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical |
| New service up to 1,000A | $140 inspection + $102 plan check = $242 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical |
| Minor electrical work (fewer than 5 devices/circuits) | $64 inspection + $102 plan check = $166 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, gas piping, and water heaters. Governed by the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — NOT the IPC.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- All new plumbing installations, additions, and alterations require a permit
- Licensed plumbing contractor or homeowner required
- Must comply with 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — Las Vegas does NOT use the International Plumbing Code (IPC)
- Gas line work requires separate gas permit or is included in plumbing permit depending on scope
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas plumbing permit application
- OptionalPlumbing PlansRequired for new systems or complex alterations; may not be required for simple replacements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement (less than 120 gallon) | $22 inspection only (no plan check required) | Over-the-counter permit; from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing |
| Plumbing fixtures (toilet, sink, shower, etc.) | $64 inspection + $102 plan check = $166 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing |
| Gas piping outlets | $95 inspection + $102 plan check = $197 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing |
| Gas line repairs / pressure test / tags | $96 inspection + $102 plan check = $198 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Plumbing |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, replacement, or alteration of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Governed by the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — NOT the IMC.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- All HVAC installations, replacements, and significant alterations require a permit
- Licensed mechanical contractor required for commercial; licensed contractor or homeowner for residential
- Must comply with 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — Las Vegas does NOT use the IMC
- In Las Vegas desert climate (Zone 3B), cooling systems are primary; all new residential requires mechanical ventilation per IECC
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas mechanical permit application
- OptionalEquipment Specifications / Load CalculationsManual J or equivalent load calculation may be required for new systems or complete replacements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC exact same-for-same change-out | $100 inspection + $83 plan check = $183 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Mechanical |
| Boilers / tankless water heaters | $190 inspection + $102 plan check = $292 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Mechanical |
Re-Roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for replacement or overlay of roofing materials on existing residential or commercial structures. Over-the-counter permit for same-for-same material replacement.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Re-roofing requires a permit regardless of whether materials are same-for-same or upgraded
- Licensed roofing contractor required
- Flat roofs and low-slope applications follow specific material requirements under 2024 IRC
- Ice barrier underlayment is NOT required in Las Vegas (below 3,900 ft elevation) per Southern Nevada IRC amendment
Required documents
- RequiredRoofing Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas over-the-counter roofing permit application
- OptionalManufacturer SpecificationsRequired for upgraded or non-standard roofing systems
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-roof same-for-same material replacement | $119 inspection + $68 plan check = $187 total (plus $55 admin) | Over-the-counter permit; from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Over The Counter |
| Re-roof upgrade or full replacement (different materials) | $101 inspection + $125 plan check = $226 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Over The Counter |
Rooftop Solar PV Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial rooftop photovoltaic (solar) system installations. Requires both a structural/building permit and an electrical permit.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Solar PV installations require both an electrical permit and a building/structural permit
- Licensed electrical contractor required for electrical work
- Must comply with 2023 NEC Article 690 with Las Vegas local amendments
- Structural analysis required for roof-mounted systems to verify load capacity
- Utility interconnection agreement with NV Energy required prior to energization
Required documents
- RequiredSolar PV Permit Application (Electrical)Electrical permit application for the PV system wiring, inverter, and interconnection
- RequiredSolar PV PlansSite plan showing panel layout, string configuration, inverter location, and single-line electrical diagram
- RequiredStructural Calculations or Manufacturer SpecsDocumentation that roof framing can support panel weight and wind/seismic loads
- RequiredNV Energy Interconnection ApplicationFiled separately with NV Energy for net metering approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV electrical permit (photovoltaic system, by kW) | $259 inspection fee (covers up to 10 kW) + $5.30 per kW above 10 kW + $102 plan check + $55 admin | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Residential/Electrical, 'How many KW of photovoltaic systems' item (re-run 2026-07-02): 6 kW system = $259 inspection + $102 plan check + $55 admin = $416 total; 60 kW system = $524 inspection ($259 first 10 kW + 50 × $5.30) |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Guest House — Class I Accessory Structure)
VerifiedIn the City of Las Vegas, ADUs/guest houses are regulated as 'Accessory Structure (Class I)' under Title 19.04 of the Las Vegas Municipal Code. A Class I accessory structure provides full living quarters including kitchen facilities ancillary to the principal dwelling. A Special Use Permit (SUP) is required in addition to a building permit. Zoning eligibility is limited to R-A, R-E, R-D, R-1, and R-CL residential districts only (confirmed against Title 19.04 Table 2, re-read live 2026-07-16 — R-CL was omitted from an earlier pass). Must comply with 2024 IRC.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Special Use Permit (SUP) required prior to building permit — file with City of Las Vegas Planning Department
- Zoning district must be R-A, R-E, R-D, R-1, or R-CL — Class I accessory structures (with kitchen) are NOT permitted in R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-MH, or R-MHP districts (Title 19.04 Table 2, re-read live 2026-07-16)
- Lot or parcel must exceed 6,500 square feet (required by Title 19.04 Class I Special Use Permit Requirements)
- Owner-occupancy of the principal dwelling is NOT a condition of renting the ADU as of July 1, 2026: NRS 278.257 (effective 2026-07-01) bars Las Vegas (population 60,000+) from prohibiting an owner from using an ADU as rental housing, superseding the prior LVMC Title 19.04 owner-occupancy-if-rented condition (the city may still prohibit transient/short-term lodging)
- Building permit required for ADU construction plus separate permits for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
- ADU floor area must not exceed 50% of the floor area of the principal dwelling unit (Title 19.08 accessory structure size limit)
- ADU height: not to exceed two stories or 35 ft, whichever is less
- One additional parking space required beyond the number normally required for the main dwelling
- ADU must be aesthetically compatible with the principal dwelling unit
- ADU must be located in rear or side yard; minimum 3 ft from side/rear property lines and 6 ft separation from main dwelling
- Must comply with 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments effective January 5, 2026
Required documents
- RequiredSpecial Use Permit ApplicationFiled with City of Las Vegas Planning Department before building permit submittal; required for Class I accessory structure (ADU with kitchen)
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas permit application for ADU construction
- RequiredSite PlanShowing ADU location on parcel, setbacks from property lines and main dwelling, parking spaces, dimensions
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set for ADU structure including floor plan, elevations, structural details
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ADU building permit (Class I accessory structure — same fee schedule as new residential construction, based on square footage) | Varies — same valuation/sqft schedule as new residential construction | No ADU-specific fee category in the LV fee estimator; assessed at the same New Construction/Residential rate. Example: 800 sq ft ADU ≈ $1,200–$1,500 total building permit (Admin $55 + Plans Check + Inspection). Use City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator (New Construction / Residential) for actual ADU sq ft. |
| Special Use Permit (Planning Department) | Varies | SUP application fee payable to the City of Las Vegas Planning Department; fee varies by application type — contact Planning at (702) 229-6301 for current SUP fee schedule |
| Additional fees: Sewer Connection | $3,235 per ERU — effective January 1, 2026 | May apply if ADU adds a new sewer connection or increases sewer load beyond existing ERU |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for full or partial demolition of structures within the City of Las Vegas. Includes residential and commercial buildings, interior demolition for gut renovations, and accessory structures.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for all demolition of structures or portions of structures
- Utilities must be disconnected and capped before demolition begins (NV Energy, water, sewer, gas)
- Asbestos survey required for buildings constructed before 1978 (federal EPA regulation)
- Licensed contractor required; homeowner permits available for owner-occupied single-family only
- Debris removal and disposal must comply with Clark County solid waste regulations
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas demolition permit application
- OptionalAsbestos Survey ReportRequired for pre-1978 structures; must be conducted by a licensed asbestos inspector
- OptionalUtility Disconnection ConfirmationDocumentation from utilities confirming service has been disconnected and capped
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition permit | $115 inspection + $116 plan check = $231 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Over The Counter |
Commercial Tenant Improvement (TI)
VerifiedRequired for interior renovations to existing commercial spaces. Covers changes to walls, ceilings, flooring, building systems, and occupancy. Governed by the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada amendments.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- All commercial interior renovations affecting structure, egress, fire protection, or building systems require a permit
- Licensed general contractor and trade contractors required
- Use type and occupancy classification must be confirmed with Building & Safety
- Plans must comply with 2024 IBC with Southern Nevada amendments effective January 5, 2026
- ADA accessibility compliance required per IBC Chapter 11 and federal ADA standards
- Sprinkler system may be required depending on occupancy and square footage
Required documents
- RequiredCommercial Building Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas permit application for commercial TI
- RequiredArchitectural / Construction DrawingsComplete plan set including floor plan, reflected ceiling plan, egress plan, and construction details
- OptionalStructural DrawingsRequired if work affects structural elements
- OptionalMechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) DrawingsRequired for work affecting building systems
- RequiredTitle 24 / Energy Compliance DocumentationEnergy compliance documentation per 2024 IECC for commercial occupancies
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial TI — Offices (B occupancy), Type VB — 1,000 sq ft | $990 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $230 + Inspection: $705) | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — New Construction / Commercial (Offices etc. - TI, Type VB) |
| Commercial TI — Offices (B occupancy), Type VB — 2,000 sq ft | $1,620 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $370 + Inspection: $1,195) | Estimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — New Construction / Commercial (Offices etc. - TI, Type VB) |
Swimming Pool / Spa Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of in-ground and above-ground swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs. Las Vegas pools require additional considerations for desert climate, seismic loads, and water conservation.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for all in-ground pools, spas, and gunite/vinyl/fiberglass installations
- Manufactured/portable spas under 250 gallons that are not permanently connected may not require a permit — confirm with Building & Safety
- Pool barrier (fence/wall) required per 2024 IRC Section R326 and City code — minimum 48-inch height, self-closing/latching gate
- Licensed pool contractor required
- Must comply with 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC)
- Bonding and grounding of all pool equipment required per 2023 NEC Article 680
Required documents
- RequiredPool / Spa Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas pool permit application
- RequiredSite PlanShowing pool location, setbacks from property lines and structures, equipment location
- RequiredPool Construction PlansStructural plans including shell dimensions, shell thickness, reinforcement, and equipment specifications
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| In-ground pool or spa (gunite, vinyl, fiberglass) | $406 inspection + $237 plan check = $643 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Pool Spa |
| Manufactured / portable spa | $159 inspection + $139 plan check = $298 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Pool Spa |
Block / Screen Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of freestanding masonry walls, block walls, ornamental iron fences, chain-link fences, and screen walls on residential and commercial properties.
Verified 2026-07-16 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for all freestanding walls and fences (chain link, ornamental iron, wood, masonry block)
- Stacked block walls (dry-stacked) and freestanding walls over a certain height require structural review
- Fences and walls on property lines require confirmation of property line location
- Pool barrier fences may be permitted under this category or the pool permit depending on configuration
- Must comply with 2024 IBC / IRC structural requirements and local wind/seismic requirements (98 mph wind, SDC D0)
Required documents
- RequiredWall / Fence Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas permit application for wall or fence construction
- RequiredSite Plan / Plot PlanShowing wall/fence location, length, height, and relationship to property lines and structures
- OptionalStructural DetailsRequired for masonry block walls — footing dimensions, block size, rebar specifications, mortar type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fences and walls — chain link, ornamental, wood | $114 inspection + $176 plan check = $290 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Wall Fence |
| Freestanding wall up to 8 ft high | $188 inspection + $176 plan check = $364 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Wall Fence |
| Stacked block wall | $153 inspection + $93 plan check = $246 total (plus $55 admin) | From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Wall Fence |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe City of Las Vegas has no dedicated EV-charger or EVSE line item in its online Permit Fee Estimator or Building & Safety fee schedule. Installing a Level 2 (240V) home EV charger -- whether a hardwired wall unit or a new NEMA 14-50 outlet -- requires a City of Las Vegas Electrical Permit, billed under the general residential electrical categories (minor electrical work / new circuit, or service upgrade if the panel needs to be upsized), issued by the Department of Planning, Building & Safety Division under the 2023 NEC with local amendments. Work at an address in unincorporated Clark County instead goes through the Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention, not the City.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical work must be performed by a licensee holding a Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) C-2E Electrical Contractor license, verifiable at nscb.nv.gov
- A City of Las Vegas business license is required in addition to the state contractor's license before a permit can be issued to a contractor
- If the EV charger is added as a new dedicated circuit with no panel/service change, it is billed under the 'Minor electrical work (fewer than 5 devices/circuits)' fee category on the Permit Fee Estimator
- If a panel upgrade or new/upsized electrical service is required to support the charger's amperage draw, it is billed instead under the 'Service change / upgrade' or 'New service' fee categories
- No EV-specific application, checkbox, or question set exists on the City's Permit Fee Estimator -- Electrical (unlike its dedicated photovoltaic-system kW input for solar) -- EVSE is treated as ordinary residential branch-circuit or service work
- Confirm whether the installation address is within City of Las Vegas limits or unincorporated Clark County before applying, since permitting authority differs
Required documents
- RequiredCity of Las Vegas Electrical Permit applicationSubmitted online or in person through the Department of Planning, Building & Safety Division, City Hall, 495 S. Main Street
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minor electrical work (fewer than 5 devices/circuits) -- e.g., a single new EV charger circuit added to an existing panel | $64 inspection + $102 plan check = $166 total (plus $55 admin) | City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator -- Electrical, re-confirmed live 2026-07-20 (JS-driven calculator tool, no static export). No distinct 'EV charger'/'EVSE' line item exists on the estimator; this is the general minor-electrical-work category an EV charger circuit addition would fall under. Note: a separate archived 2020 Building User Fees PDF (Table 3-D, effective 7/1/2021) exists at files.lasvegasnevada.gov but predates the City's 2024-code adoption (effective 1/5/2026) and is not used here, consistent with this file's own tipsAndGotchas that no current fee schedule is published as a downloadable PDF. |
| Service change / upgrade (if the EV charger install requires a panel or service upgrade) | $97 inspection + $102 plan check = $199 total (plus $55 admin) | City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator -- Electrical |
| New service up to 1,000A (if a new electrical service is required) | $140 inspection + $102 plan check = $242 total (plus $55 admin) | City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator -- Electrical |
Sign Permit
Required for new, replacement, relocated, or campaign/political signs in the City of Las Vegas -- pole, monument, wall/roof, and free-standing outdoor advertising (billboard) sign types are itemized on the City's Sign Permit Application. On-premise signs erected under a Planning Department sign certificate, and all off-premise signs, additionally require a Title 19 Planning Department sign certificate/tag. Governed by LVMC Title 19.14 (Sign Standards) for permitted sign types, area, height, and setback by zoning district, and 2024 IBC Chapter 31 for structural requirements.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Permit required for new, replacement, relocated, and campaign/political signs across the categories on the Sign Permit Application: pole, monument, wall/roof, free-standing outdoor advertising (billboard), and political
- Licensed sign contractor holding a Nevada State Contractors Board license and City of Las Vegas business license required
- Separate electrical permit required if the sign requires a new electrical power supply (illuminated sign) -- noted directly on the Sign Permit Application's yes/no question
- On-premise signs erected under a Planning Department sign certificate, and all off-premise signs, are subject to a Title 19 Planning Department tag fee of $0.50 per square foot of sign area; on-premise signs without a certificate carry no Planning fee
- Must comply with LVMC Title 19.14 Sign Standards (permitted sign types, area, height, and setback by zoning district) and 2024 IBC Chapter 31 structural requirements for signs
- Permit expires 180 days after abandonment of work -- i.e. if no inspection is approved during any 180-day period after issuance
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity of Las Vegas Department of Building & Safety application; identifies sign type, size, materials, and whether new electrical power is required
- OptionalSite / Plot PlanShowing proposed sign location relative to property lines and structures; not separately itemized as an attachment on the Sign Permit Application form itself, but typically requested to confirm zoning setback and area compliance under Title 19.14
- OptionalStructural / Engineering DetailsMay be required for pole signs and other freestanding structures depending on height and wind loading; not separately itemized on the application form
- OptionalElectrical Permit ApplicationRequired as a separate permit if the sign has a new electrical power supply (illumination)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Department Sign Certificate/Tag Fee -- On-premise sign (with certificate) or Off-premise sign | $0.50 per square foot of sign area | City of Las Vegas Department of Planning Fee Schedule (Title 19 Sign Certificates, Tags and Permits), fetched directly 2026-07-22 at files.lasvegasnevada.gov/business-licensing/Planning-Fee-Schedule.pdf. On-premise signs erected without a Planning sign certificate carry no fee under this schedule. NOTE: this document is dated 'Fees Effective July 1, 2008 / Updated 05/30/08' -- the only Planning sign-fee schedule found via direct chase; no more recent published revision was located. |
| Building & Safety Permit Fee (Administrative, Tag, Permit/Inspection, Plan Check, Zoning Fee) | Calculated at application -- no flat or per-category rate published | The Sign Permit Application (Dept. of Building & Safety) itemizes five separate fee lines -- Administrative Fee, Tag Fee, Permit/Inspection, Plan Check, and Zoning Fee -- filled in by staff per sign type/size at intake; the blank application form does not publish static rates. No sign-specific line item was found in the online Permit Fee Estimator's fetched content (chased 2026-07-22). |
| Special Event Sign | $100 per event | City of Las Vegas Department of Planning Fee Schedule (Title 19) |
| Temporary Sign Permit | $100 | City of Las Vegas Department of Planning Fee Schedule (Title 19) |
| Master Sign Plan Application | $300 | City of Las Vegas Department of Planning Fee Schedule (Title 19); required for multi-tenant/planned developments establishing a unified sign program |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit (NFPA 13 / 13R / 13D)
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or extension of automatic fire sprinkler systems -- commercial NFPA 13, residential NFPA 13R (up to 4 stories), and NFPA 13D one- and two-family dwelling systems -- in the City of Las Vegas. Issued by Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (LVF&R) Fire Prevention Division, Fire Engineering section, separate from the Department of Building & Safety's structural/building permit. Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code with Southern Nevada and City of Las Vegas amendments (Ordinance #6918), effective January 5, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Fire permit required for all new, altered, or extended automatic fire sprinkler systems under NFPA 13 (commercial), NFPA 13R (residential up to 4 stories), or NFPA 13D (one- and two-family dwellings)
- Submitted through the City's Citizen Portal to Fire Engineering prior to installation; contractor must hold an appropriate Nevada State Contractors Board fire protection license and class
- Full plans with hydraulic calculations required above the letter-submittal threshold; a simplified letter submittal is allowed for NFPA 13/13R systems with 5 heads or less, or a standardized NFPA 13D residential tract system
- Must comply with the 2024 International Fire Code and Southern Nevada amendments (City of Las Vegas Ordinance #6918), effective January 5, 2026
- An incomplete initial submittal requires a new, clean resubmittal rather than marked-up corrections to the original
Required documents
- RequiredFire Permit Application (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Fire Engineering)Identifies permit type (Sprnklr13 / Sprnklr13D / Sprnklr13R), project valuation, contractor NV State license & class, head count, and number of hydraulic calculations
- RequiredFire Sprinkler Plans and Hydraulic CalculationsFull engineered plan set with at least one hydraulic calculation; not required for the simplified letter submittal (5 heads or less, or standardized 13D tract system)
- RequiredNV State Contractor License / Fire Marshal MC#Nevada State Contractors Board license and class, and NV State Fire Marshal Monitoring Company # where applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NFPA 13 / 13R System -- up to 200 heads, including 1 hydraulic calculation | $148.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule, adopted under Ordinance #6769 effective July 1, 2021 (current schedule re-confirmed live 2026-07-22 at files.lasvegasnevada.gov/fire-rescue/2024/Fire-Engineering-Fee-Schedule.pdf); plus each additional head $1.00/head and each additional hydraulic calculation $110.00 |
| NFPA 13 / 13R -- Letter submittal (5 heads or less), each address/unit | $93.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule |
| NFPA 13D System (one/two-family) -- up to 200 heads, including 1 hydraulic calculation | $137.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule; plus each additional head $1.00/head and each additional hydraulic calculation $110.00 |
| NFPA 13D -- Letter for Standardized Residential Tract Home Fire Sprinkler System, each | $137.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule |
| Permit Issuance / Administrative Fee, per permit | $55.00 | Applied to every Fire Engineering permit |
| Over The Counter (OTC) Review, per permit | $117.00 additional | Optional expedited review; 3 business days; Monday-Thursday only |
| Overtime (OT) Review | $220.00/hour, 1-hour minimum, per review & per permit | Optional expedited review; does not guarantee same-day approval |
| Demo work only (plans or letter), each address/unit | $80.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule |
Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation, alteration, or extension of fire alarm and detection/occupant-notification systems in the City of Las Vegas. Issued by Las Vegas Fire & Rescue (LVF&R) Fire Prevention Division, Fire Engineering section, separate from the Department of Building & Safety's structural/building permit. Contractors must hold a Nevada C-2C Fire Detection license. Governed by the 2024 International Fire Code with Southern Nevada and City of Las Vegas amendments (Ordinance #6918), effective January 5, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Fire permit required for all new fire alarm installations and modifications to existing systems
- Contractor must hold a valid Nevada C-2C Fire Detection license through the Nevada State Contractors Board
- Submitted through the City's Citizen Portal to Fire Engineering; full plans required above the letter-submittal threshold
- A simplified letter submittal is allowed for fire alarm systems with 5 devices/appliances or less at the same address/unit
- Must comply with the 2024 International Fire Code and Southern Nevada amendments (Ordinance #6918), effective January 5, 2026
- Sprinkler Notification System (FASN) work -- notification appliances tied to a sprinkler system rather than a standalone alarm panel -- is permitted as a separate line item at a flat per-address/unit rate
Required documents
- RequiredFire Permit Application (Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, Fire Engineering)Identifies permit type (FA = Fire Alarm), device/appliance count, power supply/amplifier count, and contractor NV State Fire Marshal MC# / license class
- RequiredFire Alarm PlansFull engineered plan set with device layout, riser diagram, and battery/voltage-drop calculations; not required for the simplified letter submittal (5 devices/appliances or less)
- OptionalCentral Station Monitoring LetterRequired if the system reports to a central station monitoring facility
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm System -- first 20 devices/appliances | $247.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule; plus each additional device/appliance $1.00 and each additional power supply/amplifier $55.00, same address/unit |
| Fire Alarm -- Letter submittal (5 devices/appliances or less), same address/unit | $117.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule |
| Sprinkler Notification System (FASN) -- plan or letter, per address/unit | $117.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule |
| Central Station Monitoring letter, each | $82.00 | Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Fire Engineering Fee Schedule |
| Permit Issuance / Administrative Fee, per permit | $55.00 | Applied to every Fire Engineering permit |
| Over The Counter (OTC) Review, per permit | $117.00 additional | Optional expedited review; 3 business days; Monday-Thursday only |
| Overtime (OT) Review | $220.00/hour, 1-hour minimum, per review & per permit | Optional expedited review; does not guarantee same-day approval |
Certificate of Occupancy Assessment (Change of Use / Occupancy)
The City of Las Vegas does not issue a separate stand-alone 'change of use permit' product. A change in use or occupancy that would place a building in a different division of the same occupancy group, or in a different occupancy group, is processed as a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) Assessment by Building & Safety when no construction is proposed or has previously been required. Where construction work is proposed for the new use, the change is instead processed through a standard Commercial Building Permit or Commercial Tenant Improvement permit, with an updated C of O issued at final inspection (see the Commercial Tenant Improvement permit type). A C of O belongs to the building, unit, or space -- not the tenant -- so a change of business name or ownership alone does not require a new C of O.
Reviewed 2026-07-22 · Source
Requirements
- Required whenever a change in use or occupancy would place the space in a different division of the same occupancy group, or a different occupancy group entirely, per the International Building Code; subject to Building Official approval
- If there is no change to occupancy, no new C of O is required -- the City does not issue a new C of O solely for a change in business name or owner
- If a use/occupancy change is proposed, plans must be drawn by a licensed design professional or contractor -- the City will not accept plans submitted directly by a tenant
- If no prior permits exist for the space, plans by a design professional/contractor are still the minimum requirement
- If no construction work is proposed, the Building Owner may submit plans (still must be drawn by a design professional) and no contractor is required
- A Records Request may be needed to determine the building's originally approved occupancy if it is unknown
Required documents
- RequiredCompleted Commercial ApplicationCity of Las Vegas commercial permit application, used for the Certificate of Occupancy Assessment as well as commercial building/TI permits
- RequiredSite PlanDrawn to scale showing separations, property lines, and adjacent tenant uses/occupancies
- RequiredArchitectural Floor PlanDrawn to an appropriate scale showing the tenant space, adjacent occupancies, complete exit ways to the building exterior, room names/uses, and plumbing fixtures illustrated
- RequiredAccessibility DocumentationIndicating handicap parking, routes of access, and facility accessibility
- RequiredCode AnalysisCode analysis for the tenant space and entire building per the City's Code Analysis submittal requirement
- RequiredUse and Occupancy HistoryThe use and occupancy of the building at the time of original construction and any subsequent permitted tenant improvements, plus the date of original construction
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy Assessment / Commercial Application | Not separately published | No standalone flat or valuation-based fee schedule specific to a no-construction Certificate of Occupancy Assessment was found on the City of Las Vegas Building & Safety site, the Permit Fee Estimator, or the Assessment Guideline itself (chased 2026-07-22, including a direct fetch of the Guideline PDF and web search for a dedicated C of O fee schedule -- none was published). Likely assessed through the same Commercial Application intake used for a Commercial Tenant Improvement permit, at $0 or minimal construction valuation since no work is proposed; confirm current fee with Building & Safety, (702) 229-6251. |
| Additional fees NOT included: Records Request (if original occupancy unknown) | Varies | Filed via lasvegasnevada.gov/recordsrequest; fee not published on the Certificate of Occupancy Assessment Guideline |
Sources & verification
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