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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in North Las Vegas, Nevada

Required 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

When you need this permit

  • 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)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-ANLV 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.
Varies — valuation-based on total installed cost (contract price) of the solar system; fee per Table 3-A
Administrative fee
$75 per permit
Plan check fee
65% of permit fee
Electrical permit fee (solar wiring)Separate electrical permit required for the wiring/inverter portion
Itemized per Table 3-B or 18% of building permit fee
Re-inspection fee
$100

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the North Las Vegas building department
~5–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final — Building

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified

  3. 3

    Final — Electrical

    Electrical connections, inverter installation, and interconnection point verified per 2023 NEC

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

Tips

  • Use the dedicated Solar Permit Application (available from Permit Application Center) rather than the standard Building Permit Application.
  • NLV has no flat solar permit fee — the building permit fee is based on the total installed cost (contract price) of the system per NLV MC 15.72.170B.2–B.3.
  • NLV Wind speed of 115 mph (Exposure B or C) — solar racking must be engineered for this wind load.
  • Nevada Power (NV Energy) interconnection approval is required before the system can be energized.
  • NLV's 2024 IFC requires access pathways on solar-covered rooftops.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A Building Permit (using the Solar Permit Application form, for structural mounting) and a separate Electrical Permit (for wiring and inverter connections) are both required in NLV. Apply at the Permit Application Center.

No. NLV has no flat solar permit fee. The building permit fee is valuation-based on the total installed cost of the solar system (contract price, inclusive of labor and equipment) per NLV MC 15.72.170B.2–B.3. The resulting valuation is applied to Table 3-A for the fee amount.

Plan review for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit in North Las Vegas typically runs 5–21 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: Solar Permit Application; Electrical Permit Application; Solar Site Plan / Roof Plan; Electrical Single-Line Diagram; Equipment Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

North Las Vegas requires 3 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final — Building, Final — Electrical. 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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Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the North Las Vegas building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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