Do I need two separate permits for solar panels in North Las Vegas?

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.

Is there a flat fee for solar permits in North Las Vegas?

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.

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 2026-06-30 · 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)

Required documents

Req
Solar Permit Application
Dedicated NLV Solar Permit Application; available at Permit Application Center (separate from standard Building Permit Application)
Req
Electrical Permit Application
Separate electrical permit for solar wiring, inverter, and interconnection
Req
Solar Site Plan / Roof Plan
Roof plan showing panel placement, access pathways, and setbacks per 2024 IFC
Req
Electrical Single-Line Diagram
System wiring from panels to inverter to main panel per 2023 NEC
Req
Equipment Specifications
Data 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. 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	—

Review timeline

~5–21 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the North Las Vegas building department

Inspection process

1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, disconnect placement before energizing
2
Final — Building
Panel mounting, racking attachment, roof penetration sealing verified
3
Final — Electrical
Electrical connections, inverter installation, and interconnection point verified per 2023 NEC

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

Do I need two separate permits for solar panels in North Las Vegas?: 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.
Is there a flat fee for solar permits in North Las Vegas?: 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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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