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Demolition Permit in Mesquite, Nevada

Required for demolition of structures in Mesquite. The city's permit portal and general building permit page list demolition as a distinct permit type.

Verified 2026-06-30 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Full or partial demolition of any structure
  • Demolition of accessory structures above a minimum threshold
  • All utilities must be disconnected before demolition begins

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit — Dwelling StructureMesquite City Code §7-1-3, Table 3-J: Dwelling Structure demolition = $45.00/sq ft
Valuation-based: $45.00/sq ft (Table 3-J, Ord. B23-009), then Table 3-A applied to valuation
Demolition Permit — Commercial StructureMesquite City Code §7-1-3, Table 3-J: Commercial Structure demolition = $85.00/sq ft
Valuation-based: $85.00/sq ft (Table 3-J, Ord. B23-009), then Table 3-A applied to valuation
Plan Review FeeMesquite City Code §7-1-3, Item 9
65% of building permit fee
Administrative FeeMesquite City Code §7-1-3, Item 10
10% of building permit fee

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Mesquite building department
~2–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Site Verification

    Verify utilities have been disconnected and site is cleared per approved demo plan

  2. 2

    Final

    Site cleared, demolition waste removed, site stabilized

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

Tips

  • Confirm utility disconnections (electric, gas, water, sewer) before demolition begins.
  • Contact the Building Division at (702) 346-2835 or buildingpermits@mesquitenv.gov for required demolition documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A demolition permit is required in Mesquite. The permit fee is valuation-based: residential structures are valued at $45.00/sq ft (Table 3-J); commercial at $85.00/sq ft. Apply at mesquite.onlinegovt.com or contact the Building Division.

In Mesquite, the published Demolition Permit — Dwelling Structure is: Valuation-based: $45.00/sq ft (Table 3-J, Ord. B23-009), then Table 3-A applied to valuation. Additional published fees: Demolition Permit — Commercial Structure — Valuation-based: $85.00/sq ft (Table 3-J, Ord. B23-009), then Table 3-A applied to valuation; Plan Review Fee — 65% of building permit fee; Administrative Fee — 10% of building permit fee. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Mesquite typically runs 2–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Mesquite Building Division (Development Services) at (702) 346-2835.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Mesquite requires 2 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Site Verification, Final. Schedule each through City of Mesquite Building Division (Development Services) ((702) 346-2835).

Apply through City of Mesquite Building Division (Development Services) at 10 E. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, NV 89027. Phone: (702) 346-2835, email: buildingpermits@mesquitenv.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Fri–Sun closed). Official information: https://www.mesquitenv.gov/resources/building-divison.

Mesquite, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — with Southern Nevada and City of Mesquite amendments; adopted Ord. B25-013, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — with Southern Nevada and City of Mesquite amendments; adopted Ord. B25-012, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted with City of Mesquite amendments, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — published by IAPMO; adopted with City of Mesquite amendments, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — published by IAPMO; adopted with City of Mesquite amendments, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted with City of Mesquite amendments, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Southern Nevada amendments with City of Mesquite amendments; adopted Ord. B25-009, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Southern Nevada amendments; adopted Ord. B25-011, eff. Aug. 12, 2025; 1997 Uniform Administrative Code (UAC) — with City of Mesquite amendments governing permit issuance and fee collection; fee schedule last amended Ord. B23-009, Jul. 11, 2023. Local amendments apply — see the Mesquite overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Codes & ordinances

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