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Block Wall / Screen Wall / Retaining Wall Permit in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Required 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.

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When you need this permit

  • 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

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation per linear foot (Table 3-F)
Valuation per NLV MC Table 3-F (15.72.280): Masonry (block) fence/wall $16.00/linear ft; Show full citationValuation 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.
Varies — valuation-based ($16.00/linear ft × 0.89 NV modifier for masonry/block wall), then per Table 3-A
Administrative feeNLV MC 15.72.230A: administrative fee for each permit is $75.00; matches the Permit Application Center Fee Schedule (Administrative fee, each permit: $75).
$75 per permit
Plan check feeNLV MC 15.72.230B.1: building plan review fee is 65% of the permit fee shown in Table 3-A; matches the Permit Application Center Fee Schedule (Plan check: 65% of permit fee).
65% of permit fee
Recording feeNLV MC 15.72.230B.5: each permit is charged a recording fee of 3% of the permit fee, minimum $2.00; matches the Permit Application Center Fee Schedule (Recording fee: 3% of permit fee, minimum $2).
3% of permit fee (minimum $2)
Re-inspection feeNLV MC 15.72.230B.4 (reinspection fees per Section 15.72.180H): $100.00; matches the Permit Application Center Fee Schedule (Re-inspection: $100).
$100

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the North Las Vegas building department
~3–14 business days

How long did your Block Wall / Screen Wall / Retaining Wall Permit permit actually take in North Las Vegas?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing

    Before concrete pour — footing depth, width, and rebar placement

  2. 2

    Masonry / Grout

    During construction — cell fill, grout placement, and rebar continuity

  3. 3

    Final

    Completed wall — verify height, alignment, drainage provisions

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

Tips

  • NLV has a dedicated 'Retaining, Block, Screen Walls Application' form — use this rather than the standard Building Permit Application for wall projects.
  • The 'Block and Retaining Walls' permit guide is available from the Permit Application Center and provides detailed requirements.
  • Masonry fence/wall valuation: $16.00/linear ft × 0.89 Nevada modifier per Table 3-F; chain link fence: $13/linear ft; ornamental iron: $4/linear ft.
  • Wind speed of 115 mph (Exposure B or C) must be accounted for in wall structural design.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Block walls, screen walls, and retaining walls require a Building Permit in NLV. Use the 'Retaining, Block, Screen Walls Application' available at the Permit Application Center. Valuation is $16/linear ft for masonry walls (× 0.89 Nevada modifier) per Table 3-F of the NLV Municipal Code.

In North Las Vegas, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation per linear foot (Table 3-F) is: Varies — valuation-based ($16.00/linear ft × 0.89 NV modifier for masonry/block wall), then per Table 3-A. Additional published fees: Administrative fee — $75 per permit; Plan check fee — 65% of permit fee; Recording fee — 3% of permit fee (minimum $2); Re-inspection fee — $100. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a block wall / screen wall / retaining wall permit in North Las Vegas typically runs 3–14 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: Retaining, Block, Screen Walls Application; Plot Plan. Depending on your project, North Las Vegas may also ask for: Block and Retaining Walls Permit Guide; Structural Calculations. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Las Vegas requires 3 inspection(s) for a block wall / screen wall / retaining wall permit, in order: Footing, Masonry / Grout, 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.

North Las Vegas, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026 (amended by NLV Ord. 3259, 3/4/26: pet door protection for pool/spa access); 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with applicable standards — effective January 5, 2026; 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC, IAPMO version) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UMC, not IMC); 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC, IAPMO version) with Southern Nevada amendments — effective January 5, 2026 (NOTE: UPC, not IPC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) with Southern Nevada amendments as amended by North Las Vegas — effective January 5, 2026; City of North Las Vegas Building Administrative Code (Chapter 15.72, NLV Municipal Code) — ongoing, last amended by Ord. 3256 (10/15/25); ANSI A117.1-2009 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities); ASHRAE (applicable energy standards). Local amendments apply — see the North Las Vegas overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

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Codes & ordinances

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