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Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Required 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.

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When you need this permit

  • Valid Nevada State contractor license and NLV business license required Contractor
  • 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)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-ANLV 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.
Varies — valuation-based (30% of total project valuation), 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
Planning/Zoning review feeNLV MC 15.72.230B.1: zoning plan review fee is 10% of the permit fee; matches the Permit Application Center Fee Schedule (Planning/Zoning review: 10% of permit fee).
10% of permit fee
Fire review feePermit Application Center Fee Schedule, Plan Review Fees table: Fire review $100.
$100
Clark County Transportation Tax (commercial)Permit Application Center Fee Schedule, Clark County Transportation Tax table: Commercial $1 per square foot.
$1 per square foot
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
~10–45 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Rough-In

    After framing and rough-in trades, before wall cover

  2. 2

    Fire / Life Safety

    Fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and exit signage inspections per 2024 IFC

  3. 3

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans; Certificate of Occupancy issued

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

Tips

  • Pre-construction meetings are highly recommended for commercial TI projects — call (702) 633-1576 after permits are issued.
  • The Self-Certification Program is available for qualifying TI projects and can significantly speed up permitting.
  • Clark County Transportation Tax is $1/sq ft for commercial projects (not per unit like residential).
  • Fire plan review ($100) is a separate fee required for commercial TI projects involving fire suppression or alarm systems.

Frequently asked questions

North Las Vegas requires a commercial tenant improvement permit for: 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). 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 (30% of total project valuation), then per Table 3-A. Additional published fees: 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. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a commercial tenant improvement permit in North Las Vegas typically runs 10–45 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; Construction Drawings. Depending on your project, North Las Vegas may also ask for: Tenant Improvement Plan Submittal and Permit Guide. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Las Vegas requires 3 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement permit, in order: Framing / Rough-In, Fire / Life Safety, 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.

Pre-construction meetings are not mandatory but are strongly recommended. They are designed to walk you through the process to reach Certificate of Occupancy faster. Request one by calling (702) 633-1576 after you have secured approved plans and permits.

Sources & verification

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Codes & ordinances

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Property Access

North Las Vegas's permit history is searchable by address

43,957 permits in our copy of North Las Vegas's register — searchable by street address, with permit type, status, issued date and valuation where the city publishes them. This is what we hold, not a statement of everything North Las Vegas has issued.

37,656 of these 43,957 permits — 85.7% — carry an issued date, and those run from 2023 to 2026. The remaining 6,301 have no date at all.

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