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Electrical Permit in Las Vegas, Nevada

Required 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.

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When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Panel same-for-same change-out (no upgrade)Over-the-counter permit; from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical
$96 inspection only (no plan check required)
Service change / upgradeFrom City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical
$97 inspection + $102 plan check = $199 total (plus $55 admin)
New service up to 1,000AFrom City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical
$140 inspection + $102 plan check = $242 total (plus $55 admin)
Minor electrical work (fewer than 5 devices/circuits)From City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator — Electrical
$64 inspection + $102 plan check = $166 total (plus $55 admin)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Las Vegas building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical Inspection

    Required before walls are closed; verifies wiring, boxes, and panel rough-in

  2. 2

    Final Electrical Inspection

    Required when all devices, fixtures, and connections are complete

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

Tips

  • Panel same-for-same replacement can often be permitted over-the-counter without plan check
  • Solar PV electrical permits are covered under the Solar PV permit type (separate slug)

Frequently asked questions

Las Vegas requires an electrical permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at (702) 229-6251 before starting work.

In Las Vegas, the published Panel same-for-same change-out (no upgrade) is: $96 inspection only (no plan check required). Additional published fees: Service change / upgrade — $97 inspection + $102 plan check = $199 total (plus $55 admin); New service up to 1,000A — $140 inspection + $102 plan check = $242 total (plus $55 admin); Minor electrical work (fewer than 5 devices/circuits) — $64 inspection + $102 plan check = $166 total (plus $55 admin). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Las Vegas typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at (702) 229-6251.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. Depending on your project, Las Vegas may also ask for: Electrical Plans or Load Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Las Vegas requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough Electrical Inspection, Final Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) ((702) 229-6251).

Apply through City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at First Floor Lobby, City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101. Phone: (702) 229-6251, email: techs@lasvegasnevada.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Fri 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM (closed holidays). Official information: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Business/Planning-Zoning/Building-Safety.

Las Vegas, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Southern Nevada local amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 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, 2026; 2019 City of Las Vegas Administrative Code — remains in effect. Local amendments apply — see the Las Vegas overview page for the full list.

The 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with City of Las Vegas local amendments, effective January 5, 2026.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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 Las Vegas building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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