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Sign Permit in Las Vegas, Nevada

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

When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Planning Department Sign Certificate/Tag Fee -- On-premise sign (with certificate) or Off-premise signCity 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.
$0.50 per square foot of sign area
Building & Safety Permit Fee (Administrative, Tag, Permit/Inspection, Plan Check, Zoning Fee)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).
Calculated at application -- no flat or per-category rate published
Special Event SignCity of Las Vegas Department of Planning Fee Schedule (Title 19)
$100 per event
Temporary Sign PermitCity of Las Vegas Department of Planning Fee Schedule (Title 19)
$100
Master Sign Plan ApplicationCity of Las Vegas Department of Planning Fee Schedule (Title 19); required for multi-tenant/planned developments establishing a unified sign program
$300

Review timeline

Plan review
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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Sign Placement / Structural Inspection

    Required before final approval; verifies footing (for pole and monument signs), attachment, and placement match approved plans

  2. 2

    Electrical Inspection

    Required for illuminated signs with a new electrical power supply, in addition to the separate electrical permit's own rough and final inspections

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

Tips

  • A sign requiring new electrical power (illumination) needs a separate Electrical Permit in addition to the Sign Permit -- check 'Yes' on the electrical power supply question on the Sign Permit Application.
  • On-premise signs erected without a Planning Department sign certificate carry no Planning tag fee; on-premise signs with a certificate and all off-premise signs are billed $0.50/sq ft by Planning in addition to Building & Safety's permit fees.
  • Political and campaign signs use the same Sign Permit Application (checkbox for 'Political'/'Campaign' project type), and the Planning fee schedule lists Civic Event/Political signs as no fee.
  • Multi-tenant developments or planned sign programs may need a Master Sign Plan Application ($300) with the Planning Department before individual sign permits are issued.

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. If a sign requires a new electrical power supply, a separate Electrical Permit is required in addition to the Sign Permit, per the City's Sign Permit Application.

Las Vegas does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (Community Development Department) at (702) 229-6251 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Sign Permit Application. Depending on your project, Las Vegas may also ask for: Site / Plot Plan; Structural / Engineering Details; Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Las Vegas requires 2 inspection(s) for a sign permit, in order: Sign Placement / Structural Inspection, 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.

Most permanent signs -- pole, monument, wall/roof, and freestanding outdoor advertising (billboard) signs -- require a Sign Permit Application through Building & Safety. Civic event and political signs use the same application category but are exempt from the Planning Department's tag fee.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-22.

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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