This is PermitBase’s published record for North Las Vegas as of 2026-07-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.
North Las Vegas building permits
VerifiedNorth Las Vegas, Nevada — as published 2026-07-20.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit — New Construction (Single-Family)
VerifiedRequired for all new single-family dwellings and duplexes in the City of North Las Vegas. Covers structural construction, framing, envelope, and all associated systems under the 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments. Automatic fire sprinkler systems are required for permits issued on or after January 5, 2026.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Valid Nevada State contractor license and City of North Las Vegas business license required for contractor-pulled permits
- Homeowner-owner-occupant exemption available for single-family dwelling at owner's own residence (NRS 278.573 / NLV MC 15.72.160F); owner must directly supervise and not build for sale/lease within one year
- Submit application at Permit Application Center, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, or online via CSS 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
- Automatic residential fire sprinkler system required (permits issued on or after January 5, 2026 per Ord. 3256)
- Separate sub-permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
- Plot plan required (Residential Plot Plan application available from Permit Application Center)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Building Permit Application form; available at Permit Application Center or cityofnorthlasvegas.com/business/permit-application-center
- RequiredResidential Plot PlanSite plan showing property lines, setbacks, and structure location; NLV Residential Plot Plan form required
- OptionalSingle-Family Residential Submittal and Permit GuideNLV guide for single-family residential plan submittals; available from Permit Application Center
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsComplete plan set including floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details — drawn to scale in compliance with 2024 IRC
- RequiredEnergy Compliance Documentation2024 IECC Climate Zone 3B compliance documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A (NLV MC 15.72.230) | Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Valuation is calculated using Table 3-E (NLV MC 15.72.270) with Nevada Regional Modifier 0.89. Show full citationHideValuation is calculated using Table 3-E (NLV MC 15.72.270) with Nevada Regional Modifier 0.89. For Type V-B R-3 (one/two-family), base rate is $50.00/sq ft × 0.89 = $44.50/sq ft. A new 1,500 sq ft home would have a valuation of approximately $66,750, yielding a permit fee of approximately $469. Table 3-A fee examples: $1–$500 valuation = $29; $9,001–$10,000 = $169; $49,001–$50,000 = $408; $50,001–$100,000 = $408 + $4.00 per additional $1,000; over $100,000 = $620 + $3.30 per additional $1,000. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | NLV MC 15.72.230 — charged on each permit in addition to valuation-based fee |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | NLV MC 15.72.230C — paid at time of plan submittal; separate from permit fee |
| Planning/Zoning review fee | 10% of permit fee | NLV MC 15.72.230C |
| Fire review fee | $100 | Per NLV Permit Application Center fee schedule |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | NLV MC 15.72.230B.5 — charged on each permit |
| Park impact fee (residential) | $0.36 per square foot | Per NLV Permit Application Center fee schedule |
| Clark County Transportation Tax (residential) | $1,000 per unit | Per NLV Permit Application Center fee schedule |
| Electrical sub-permit fee | 18% of building permit fee (percentage method), or itemized per Table 3-B | NLV MC 15.72.240 — contractor chooses percentage method or itemized schedule |
| Mechanical sub-permit fee | 16% of building permit fee (percentage method), or itemized per Table 3-C | NLV MC 15.72.250 — contractor chooses percentage method or itemized schedule |
| Plumbing sub-permit fee | 18% of building permit fee (percentage method), or itemized per Table 3-D | NLV MC 15.72.260 — contractor chooses percentage method or itemized schedule |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | NLV MC 15.72.230B.4 |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, structural alterations, remodels, garage conversions, patio covers, room additions, and other residential alterations in the City of North Las Vegas. Governed by the 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Room additions and structural modifications
- Garage conversions (separate guide available from Permit Application Center)
- Patio covers and screen rooms (aluminum or wood)
- Decks and balconies
- Retaining walls and block walls
- Submit Building Permit Application at Permit Application Center or via CSS portal
- Plans must comply with 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Building Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsPlans showing scope of work, dimensions, structural details, and connection to existing structure
- RequiredResidential Plot PlanUpdated plot plan showing new addition relative to property lines and existing structures
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Valuation per Table 3-F (NLV MC 15.72.280): addition to dwelling without plumbing $35/sq ft; Show full citationHideValuation per Table 3-F (NLV MC 15.72.280): addition to dwelling without plumbing $35/sq ft; with plumbing $38/sq ft; patio cover aluminum $7/sq ft; wood $12/sq ft; balcony/sun deck $18/sq ft. Nevada Regional Modifier 0.89 applied to all Table 3-F values, e.g. addition without plumbing $35.00 × 0.89 = $31.15/sq ft; with plumbing $38.00 × 0.89 = $33.82/sq ft. Fee then per Table 3-A. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Planning/Zoning review fee | 10% of permit fee | — |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | — |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installations, alterations, and repairs in the City of North Las Vegas. All work must comply with the 2023 NEC with Southern Nevada and NLV local amendments (effective January 5, 2026). Covers service changes, panel upgrades, new circuits, EV chargers, and solar electrical connections.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, alteration, or repair of any electrical system
- Panel upgrades and service changes
- New circuits, wiring for additions
- Electric vehicle charger (EVSE) installation
- Solar panel electrical connections
- Valid Nevada state electrical contractor license required (except homeowner exemption for own SFD)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Electrical Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
- OptionalElectric Load CalculationRequired for panel upgrades and new construction; NLV Electric Load Calculation form available from Permit Application Center
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | NLV MC 15.72.240 |
| Electric service (including first meter socket) | $9.00 | Table 3-B — NLV MC 15.72.240 |
| Service over 200 up to 600 amperes | $19.00 | — |
| Service over 600 up to 1,200 amperes | $36.00 | — |
| Service over 1,200 amperes | $73.00 | — |
| Subpanels | $4.50 each | Confirmed against live NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240) text via Municode 2026-07-17: "Subpanels .....4.50" — figure is accurate; a prior drift flag on this line was a false alarm |
| Receptacles, outlets, switches (each) | $1.00 | — |
| Special purpose outlet (ceiling fan, EV outlet, barbecue, etc.) | $1.00 each | — |
| Swimming pool — residential (electrical) | $29.00 | — |
| Air conditioning (heating/cooling, permanently connected) | $4.50 | — |
| Generator or transformer — first KW or first HP | $4.50 | — |
| Electrical sub-permit (associated with building permit) — percentage method | 18% of building permit fee | Contractor chooses percentage method or itemized Table 3-B; NLV MC 15.72.240 |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in the City of North Las Vegas. Governed by the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) with Southern Nevada amendments (effective January 5, 2026). Note: North Las Vegas uses the UPC (IAPMO), not the IPC.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Repair, replace, relocate, or add to the plumbing system
- Water heater installation or replacement
- New fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, bathtubs)
- Sewer system — new, replacement, modification
- Water distribution system changes
- Swimming pool plumbing
- Valid Nevada state plumbing contractor license required
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Plumbing Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | NLV MC 15.72.260 — Table 3-D |
| License inspection fee | $100 | — |
| Water heater (gas or electric) | $3.00 | Per fixture; add $75 admin fee and $100 license inspection fee for standalone permit |
| Toilet, sink, bathtub, shower, lavatory, or other fixture (each) | $3.00 each | — |
| Sewer system — new, replacement, modification | $15.00 | — |
| Water distribution system — single-family dwelling | $9.00 | — |
| Fuel piping system — single-family dwelling | $9.00 | — |
| Each gas appliance (any type) | $3.00 | — |
| Swimming pool or spa — private/wading (plumbing) | $29.00 | — |
| Spa — preformed (private) | $15.00 | — |
| Solar energy system collector (including piping) | $8.00 | — |
| Plumbing sub-permit (associated with building permit) — percentage method | 18% of building permit fee | Contractor chooses percentage method or itemized Table 3-D; NLV MC 15.72.260 |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical installations in the City of North Las Vegas. Governed by the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) with Southern Nevada amendments (effective January 5, 2026). Covers furnaces, A/C units, evaporative coolers, ductwork, and ventilation systems.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Install or change any part of a heating or cooling system
- Furnace, air conditioner, heat pump, or evaporative cooler installation or replacement
- Ductwork installation or major modification
- Boiler installation or replacement
- Kitchen or commercial hood installation
- Valid Nevada state mechanical contractor license required
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Mechanical Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | NLV MC 15.72.250 — Table 3-C |
| Forced-air or gravity furnace/burner (up to 100,000 BTU/H) including ducts and vents | $9.00 | — |
| Forced-air or gravity furnace/burner (over 100,000 BTU/H) | $11.00 | — |
| Evaporative cooler (other than portable) | $6.50 each | — |
| Air-handling unit (up to 10,000 CFM, including attached ducts) | $6.50 | — |
| Air-handling unit (over 10,000 CFM) | $11.00 | — |
| Ventilation fan (bathroom, dryer — single duct) | $4.50 each | — |
| Kitchen or other hood with mechanical exhaust | $6.50 each | — |
| Repair, alteration, or addition to heating/cooling/absorption appliance or system | $9.00 | — |
| Boiler or compressor (up to 3 HP or 3 tons, or absorption up to 100,000 BTU/H) | $9.00 | — |
| Mechanical sub-permit (associated with building permit) — percentage method | 16% of building permit fee | Contractor chooses percentage method or itemized Table 3-C; NLV MC 15.72.250 |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Residential Re-roof Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof replacement and re-roofing on residential buildings in the City of North Las Vegas. Governed by the 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
- Re-roofing overlay
- Submit Building Permit Application at Permit Application Center
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Building Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based | Varies — valuation-based ($3.00/sq ft × 0.89 NV modifier) | Valuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): Residential re-roof $3.00/sq ft (not per roofing square). Nevada Regional Modifier 0.89 applied = $2.67/sq ft effective rate. Permit fee per Table 3-A. Example: a typical 2,000 sq ft home = ~$5,340 valuation, permit fee ~$145. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | — |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems on residential and commercial properties in the City of North Las Vegas. Requires both a Building Permit (structural) and a separate Electrical Permit (wiring). NLV has a dedicated Solar Permit Application.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Rooftop or ground-mounted solar panel installation
- Battery storage system installation associated with solar
- Building Permit Application (structural mounting) — use Solar Permit Application form
- Electrical Permit Application (wiring and inverter connections)
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit ApplicationDedicated NLV Solar Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center (separate from standard Building Permit Application)
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSeparate electrical permit for solar wiring, inverter, and interconnection
- RequiredSolar Site Plan / Roof PlanRoof plan showing panel placement, access pathways, and setbacks per 2024 IFC
- RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel per 2023 NEC
- RequiredEquipment SpecificationsData sheets for panels, inverter, and racking system
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Varies — valuation-based on total installed cost (contract price) of the solar system; fee per Table 3-A | NLV has no flat solar permit fee. Per NLV MC 15.72.170B.2–B.3 (confirmed on Municode, Supp. Show full citationHideNLV has no flat solar permit fee. Per NLV MC 15.72.170B.2–B.3 (confirmed on Municode, Supp. 144): valuation = total value of all construction work; for items not listed in Table 3-E the Building Official uses the contract price inclusive of all labor, equipment, and contractor profit. Solar PV is not enumerated in Tables 3-E or 3-F, so the total installed cost is the valuation basis. No separate flat solar fee exists. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Electrical permit fee (solar wiring) | Itemized per Table 3-B or 18% of building permit fee | Separate electrical permit required for the wiring/inverter portion |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of an accessory dwelling unit (ADU, also called guest house/casita) on a residential property in the City of North Las Vegas. Local dimensional standards are codified in NLV Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), §17.20.030.F.2 — Accessory Dwelling Units (Supp. 144). In the single-family residential districts (O-L, R-E, R-EL, R-1) an ADU requires a special use permit and is limited to lots ≥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 (whichever is less). NLV (population 60,000+) is also subject to NRS 278.257 (eff. July 1, 2026), which mandates NLV authorize ADUs on single-family residential lots and prohibits any local ordinance from barring the owner from renting the ADU as long-term housing (transient/short-term lodging may still be prohibited); local conditions more restrictive than that statute are superseded as of July 1, 2026. Governed by the 2024 IRC with Southern Nevada amendments.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- 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
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Building Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
- RequiredResidential Plot PlanPlot plan showing primary dwelling, ADU placement, setbacks, and property lines
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set for ADU including floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A (same schedule as new residential construction) | ADU valuation uses Table 3-E for dwelling type (R-3 Type V-B: $50/sq ft) × 0.89 Nevada Regional Modifier. Show full citationHideADU valuation uses Table 3-E for dwelling type (R-3 Type V-B: $50/sq ft) × 0.89 Nevada Regional Modifier. For a detached ADU (Type V-B), base rate $50.00/sq ft × 0.89 Nevada modifier; fee per Table 3-A. Plus all standard add-ons: $75 admin, 65% plan check, 10% zoning, $100 fire review, 3% recording, $0.36/sq ft park impact, $1,000 Clark County Transportation Tax. |
| Clark County Transportation Tax | $1,000 per unit | — |
| Park impact fee | $0.36 per square foot | — |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for the demolition of structures in the City of North Las Vegas. Valuation is based on a percentage of the building valuation: 6% for warehouses, 8% for all other structure types.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Submit Building Permit Application at Permit Application Center
- Contract price or building valuation documentation required
- Utility disconnection confirmation may be required prior to permit issuance
- Clark County Health District Air Quality Permit may be required for asbestos-containing materials (separate permit — guide available from Permit Application Center)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Building Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
- OptionalClark County Health District Air Quality Permit GuideRequired for demolition of structures potentially containing asbestos; separate CCHD process
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — percentage of building valuation | Varies — valuation-based (6% of valuation for warehouse, 8% for all other structures), then per Table 3-A | Demolition valuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): 'Using valuation method, provide contract price or based on valuation in percentage of the building valuation: 6% for warehouse, 8% all others.' |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | — |
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvements, interior build-outs, and alterations to existing commercial, industrial, or multifamily structures in the City of North Las Vegas. Governed by the 2024 IBC with Southern Nevada and NLV local amendments.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Valid Nevada State contractor license and NLV business license required
- Submit Building Permit Application at Permit Application Center or via online portal
- Plans must comply with 2024 IBC with Southern Nevada and NLV local amendments
- Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal and Permit Guide available from Permit Application Center
- Separate sub-permits required for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
- Fire plan review required ($100 fire review fee)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Building Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
- OptionalTenant Improvement Plan Submittal and Permit GuideNLV guide for commercial tenant improvement plan submittals; available from Permit Application Center
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsArchitectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans per 2024 IBC
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Varies — valuation-based (30% of total project valuation), then per Table 3-A | NLV MC Table 3-E note: 'Tenant Improvement: 30% of total project valuation.' Clark County Transportation Tax for commercial: $1/sq ft. For B Occupancy Type V-B: $76/sq ft × 0.89 = $67.64/sq ft × 30% = $20.29/sq ft effective TI valuation rate; fee per Table 3-A. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Planning/Zoning review fee | 10% of permit fee | — |
| Fire review fee | $100 | — |
| Clark County Transportation Tax (commercial) | $1 per square foot | — |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | — |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Swimming Pool / Spa Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of residential and commercial swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs in the City of North Las Vegas. Governed by the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada and NLV amendments (effective January 5, 2026, amended by Ord. 3259 3/4/26 to protect pet door openings with direct pool/spa access). A Drowning Prevention Fee applies to each pool/spa permit.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Submit Swimming Pool Application at Permit Application Center
- Separate Plumbing Permit and Electrical Permit required
- Contractor must hold valid Nevada state contractor license and NLV business license
- Fence/barrier enclosure required per 2024 ISPSC and NLV ordinances
- NLV Ord. 3259 (3/4/26): pet door openings with direct access to pool or spa must be protected
- Clark County Health District approval required for public/semi-public pools
Required documents
- RequiredSwimming Pool ApplicationOfficial NLV Swimming Pool Application; available at Permit Application Center
- RequiredPlot Plan showing pool locationSite plan showing pool/spa placement, setbacks from property lines and structures
- RequiredPool/Spa Construction DrawingsStructural and equipment plans for pool/spa construction
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Varies — valuation-based ($36.00/sq ft × 0.89 NV modifier for standard pool), then per Table 3-A | Valuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): 'Standard swim pool $36.00; Show full citationHideValuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): 'Standard swim pool $36.00; Above ground (over 5K gals) $16.00; Pool deck $6.00.' Nevada Regional Modifier 0.89 applied. Standard swimming pool $36.00 × 0.89 = $32.04/sq ft effective valuation rate; above-ground pool (over 5,000 gal) $16/sq ft effective; pool deck $6/sq ft. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Drowning Prevention Fee | $25 per pool or spa permit | NLV MC 15.72.230B.6 — charged on each pool or spa permit in addition to the standard permit fee |
| Plumbing Permit Fee (pool plumbing) | $29.00 for private/wading pool including spa; $15.00 for preformed spa (private) | Per NLV MC Table 3-D (15.72.260) — separate plumbing permit required |
| Electrical Permit Fee (pool electrical) | $29.00 for residential pool (electrical) | Per NLV MC Table 3-B (15.72.240) — separate electrical permit required |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | — |
Block Wall / Screen Wall / Retaining Wall Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of block walls, screen walls, retaining walls, and masonry fences in the City of North Las Vegas. NLV has a dedicated Retaining, Block, Screen Walls Application and a Block and Retaining Walls Permit Guide.
Verified 2026-07-17 · Source
Requirements
- Submit Retaining, Block, Screen Walls Application at Permit Application Center
- Block and Retaining Walls Permit Guide available from Permit Application Center
- Structural calculations may be required depending on height and soil conditions
- Geotechnical Report Checklist may apply for retaining walls on expansive soils
Required documents
- RequiredRetaining, Block, Screen Walls ApplicationDedicated NLV application for block/screen/retaining walls; available at Permit Application Center
- OptionalBlock and Retaining Walls Permit GuideNLV guide for block wall construction; available from Permit Application Center
- RequiredPlot PlanSite plan showing wall location, setbacks, and dimensions
- OptionalStructural CalculationsEngineer-stamped structural calculations for walls over code-prescribed height or on slopes
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation per linear foot (Table 3-F) | Varies — valuation-based ($16.00/linear ft × 0.89 NV modifier for masonry/block wall), then per Table 3-A | Valuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): Masonry (block) fence/wall $16.00/linear ft; Show full citationHideValuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): Masonry (block) fence/wall $16.00/linear ft; Masonry planters $7.00/linear ft; Retaining walls by height. Nevada Regional Modifier 0.89 applied. Masonry/block wall $16.00 × 0.89 = $14.24/linear ft effective. Retaining wall by height: 3 ft $11/linear ft; 4 ft $14/linear ft; 5 ft $17/linear ft; 6 ft $20/linear ft; 8 ft $27/linear ft. Fee per Table 3-A. |
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | — |
| Plan check fee | 65% of permit fee | — |
| Recording fee | 3% of permit fee (minimum $2) | — |
| Re-inspection fee | $100 | — |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe City of North Las Vegas does not issue a separate EV charger permit type. Installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) — Level 1 or Level 2 chargers — is permitted as electrical work under the City's standard Electrical Permit. NLV Municipal Code Table 3-B (15.72.240), the same fee table used for all electrical permits, contains a specific line item for "Special purpose outlet (ceiling fan, EV outlet, barbecue, etc.)" billed per outlet, in addition to the flat administrative fee charged on every electrical permit. All work must comply with the 2023 NEC with Southern Nevada and NLV local amendments (effective January 5, 2026).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electric vehicle charger (EVSE) installation requires an Electrical Permit — no separate EV-specific permit exists
- Valid Nevada state electrical contractor license required for contractor-pulled permits (homeowner exemption available for own single-family dwelling)
- Dedicated branch circuit sized to NEC requirements for the charger's rated load
- GFCI protection and NEC Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) compliance
- Submit application at Permit Application Center, 2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, or online via the CSS portal
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationOfficial NLV Electrical Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center
- OptionalElectric Load CalculationRequired to confirm panel capacity supports the added EVSE circuit; NLV Electric Load Calculation form available from Permit Application Center
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative fee | $75 per permit | NLV MC 15.72.240 |
| Special purpose outlet (ceiling fan, EV outlet, barbecue, etc.) | $1.00 each | Table 3-B — NLV MC 15.72.240; the EV-specific line item within the electrical fee table |
| Electrical sub-permit (associated with new-construction building permit) — percentage method | 18% of building permit fee | Contractor may choose the percentage method or the itemized Table 3-B fees; NLV MC 15.72.240 |
Sources & verification
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