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

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • Valid Nevada State Contractor's license and City of Las Vegas business license required for contractor-pulled permits Contractor
  • Homeowners may pull their own permit for owner-occupied single-family dwellings Owner-builder
  • 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

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Fee schedule

New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 1,000 sq ftEstimated 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
$1,488 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $500 + Inspection: $933)
New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 1,500 sq ftEstimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator
$1,961 total
New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 2,000 sq ftEstimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator
$2,432 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $967 + Inspection: $1,410)
New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 2,500 sq ftEstimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator
$2,904 total
New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 3,000 sq ftEstimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator
$3,250 total
New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 4,000 sq ftEstimated from City of Las Vegas Permit Fee Estimator
$3,943 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $1,260 + Inspection: $2,628)
Administration Fee (all permits)Flat fee applied to all building permits
$55
Additional fees NOT included: Residential Construction TaxHabitable space only; separate from building permit fee
1% of construction valuation or $1,000 per dwelling unit (whichever is less) — effective Jan 1, 2024
Additional fees NOT included: Clark County Transportation TaxSeparate from building permit fee
$1,000 per single-family dwelling unit
Additional fees NOT included: Traffic Impact FeeSeparate from building permit fee; exceptions may apply
$195 per single-family dwelling
Additional fees NOT included: Sewer ConnectionSeparate utility fee; not a building permit fee
$3,235 per ERU (equivalent residential unit) — effective January 1, 2026

Review timeline

Plan reviewLas Vegas’s published plan-review target
10–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing / Foundation Inspection

    Required before concrete pour; verifies footing dimensions, rebar, and grade compliance

  2. 2

    Framing Inspection

    Required when framing is complete and before insulation or drywall is installed

  3. 3

    Insulation Inspection

    Required after insulation is installed, before drywall

  4. 4

    Drywall / Sheathing Inspection

    Required before taping and texturing

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    Required upon completion; all systems must be operational; Certificate of Occupancy issued upon approval

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

Tips

  • Las Vegas is in Seismic Design Category D0 — structural plans must account for moderate seismic loads even for single-family homes
  • Desert climate (Climate Zone 3B) means high cooling loads; IECC compliance focuses on fenestration SHGC and insulation R-values for hot-dry climates
  • No frost depth concerns (only 12-inch depth required below 5,000 ft) — minimal footings required compared to northern states
  • Contractors must hold both a Nevada State Contractor's license AND a City of Las Vegas business license Contractor
  • Published plan review standard: 2 weeks for structural reviews (per City Building & Safety page)

Frequently asked questions

Las Vegas requires a residential building permit — new construction (custom single-family) for: 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. 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 New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 1,000 sq ft is: $1,488 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $500 + Inspection: $933). Additional published fees: New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 1,500 sq ft — $1,961 total; New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 2,000 sq ft — $2,432 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $967 + Inspection: $1,410); New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 2,500 sq ft — $2,904 total; New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 3,000 sq ft — $3,250 total; New Single-Family Custom (Type VB) — 4,000 sq ft — $3,943 total (Admin: $55 + Plans Check: $1,260 + Inspection: $2,628); Administration Fee (all permits) — $55; Additional fees NOT included: Residential Construction Tax — 1% of construction valuation or $1,000 per dwelling unit (whichever is less) — effective Jan 1, 2024; Additional fees NOT included: Clark County Transportation Tax — $1,000 per single-family dwelling unit; Additional fees NOT included: Traffic Impact Fee — $195 per single-family dwelling; Additional fees NOT included: Sewer Connection — $3,235 per ERU (equivalent residential unit) — effective January 1, 2026. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The City of Las Vegas Building & Safety publishes a 2-week standard for structural plan reviews (which includes new residential construction). Express Plan Review is available for an additional fee by appointment.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings; Energy Compliance Documentation. Depending on your project, Las Vegas may also ask for: Soils Report. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Las Vegas requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit — new construction (custom single-family), in order: Footing / Foundation Inspection, Framing Inspection, Insulation Inspection, Drywall / Sheathing Inspection, Final 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.

Yes. Projects submitted before January 5, 2026 could elect to use 2018 or 2024 codes. All new submittals from January 5, 2026 forward must use 2024 codes per the City's Industry Notice on 2024 Code Adoption.

Las Vegas uses the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), not the IPC. Similarly, Las Vegas uses the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), not the IMC. This is different from many other states.

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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