Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit in North Las Vegas, Nevada

North Las Vegas requires an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit for: In O-L, R-E, R-EL, and R-1 districts an ADU is allowed only by special use review and only on a lot of at least 6,000 sq ft whose principal use is a single-family dwelling (NLVMC §17.20.030.F.2.c); ADU gross floor area: minimum 200 sq ft; maximum is the lesser of 50% of the principal dwelling's gross floor area or 800 sq ft; a tiny house may not exceed 400 sq ft (NLVMC §17.20.030.F.2.c.iv); ADU must contain its own kitchen and restroom facilities (NLVMC §17.20.030.F.2.c.ii); No more than one ADU per lot, and no ADU may be located within 300 ft of another ADU in these districts (NLVMC §17.20.030.F.2.c.v–vi); At least one off-street parking space in addition to that required for the principal use, and no more than two off-street spaces for the ADU (NLVMC §17.20.030.F.2.c.vii); Mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and travel trailers may not be used as ADUs; the ADU may not be sold apart from the principal dwelling; home occupations are prohibited in an ADU (NLVMC §17.20.030.F.2.c.iii, x, xi); A 'Guest House/Casita' is separately permitted (P) by right in the R-E, R-EL, R-1, and R-CL districts per Table 17.20-3; ADUs (with full kitchen) are 'S' (special use) in those single-family districts and 'P' in PUD/PID, MUD, and PCD districts; NRS 278.257 (eff. July 1, 2026) prohibits: prohibiting separate kitchen facilities, requiring >1 extra parking space (where existing + street parking is adequate), requiring street improvements except for construction-disturbance repair or public health/safety, setbacks more restrictive than the primary residence, or barring the ADU from long-term rental housing — these supersede any more-restrictive Title 17 condition as of that date (NRS 278.257(2), confirmed via direct statute text 2026-07-17). NOTE: the statute contains no owner-occupancy provision, and NLV's own Title 17 §17.20.030.F.2 ADU standards do not impose an owner-occupancy condition either — an earlier version of this entry incorrectly attributed an owner-occupancy bar to NRS 278.257; that claim has been removed as unsupported by the statute's text; Submit Building Permit Application at Permit Application Center; Plans must comply with 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments; Automatic fire sprinkler system required (permits issued on or after January 5, 2026 per Ord. 3256) — NOTE: NRS 278.257 Sec. 3(b) exempts ADUs from commercial fire-sprinkler codes; the NLV residential sprinkler requirement under IRC/Ord. 3256 applies to residential units; confirm with Building Safety; Separate sub-permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical; Plot plan showing ADU relative to primary dwelling and property lines required. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division at (702) 633-1536 before starting work.

In North Las Vegas, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A is: Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A (same schedule as new residential construction). Additional published fees: Clark County Transportation Tax — $1,000 per unit; Park impact fee — $0.36 per square foot. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit in North Las Vegas typically runs 10–30 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division at (702) 633-1536.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Residential Plot Plan; Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Las Vegas requires 4 inspection(s) for an accessory dwelling unit (adu) permit, in order: Foundation, Framing, MEP Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division ((702) 633-1536).

Apply through City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division at 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, Suite 125, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. Phone: (702) 633-1536, email: BuildingPermits@cityofnorthlasvegas.com. Office hours: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM (closed Fri). Official information: https://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/business/development-services/building-safety.

Yes. Under NLV Municipal Code §17.20.030.F.2.c, an accessory dwelling unit is allowed in the O-L, R-E, R-EL, and R-1 single-family districts by special use review on a lot of at least 6,000 sq ft. The ADU must be 200–800 sq ft and may not exceed 50% of the principal dwelling's gross floor area (a tiny house is capped at 400 sq ft), must have its own kitchen and restroom, requires at least one extra off-street parking space, and cannot be within 300 ft of another ADU. Separately, NRS 278.257 (effective July 1, 2026) requires NLV — as a city of 60,000+ — to authorize ADUs on single-family lots, and bars NLV from prohibiting a separate kitchen or from prohibiting long-term rental; any Title 17 condition more restrictive than the statute is superseded as of that date.

No. Neither NLV's Title 17 ADU standards nor NRS 278.257 impose an owner-occupancy requirement for building an ADU in North Las Vegas (confirmed by direct review of both the statute and Title 17 §17.20.030.F.2 text, 2026-07-17). NRS 278.257 (eff. July 1, 2026) does bar NLV from prohibiting long-term rental of the ADU (transient/short-term lodging may still be prohibited), from prohibiting a separate kitchen, and from requiring more than one extra parking space where existing plus street parking is adequate.