Unincorporated Clark County building permits

Requirements

• All new residential construction requires a building permit and plan review
• Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC and 2024 IECC
• Submit via Citizen Access Portal (online) or in person at 4701 W. Russell Rd.
• Combination permit covers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical under one submission
• Contractor licensing required — verify at Nevada State Contractors Board
• MSHCP mitigation fee, Transportation Tax, and Residential Park Fee are collected at permit issuance in addition to building permit fees

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal (citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov) or from the Application Forms page
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set: site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details, energy compliance documentation — all drawn to scale
• RequiredEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationDemonstration of compliance with the 2024 IECC (required for all permits filed on or after January 11, 2026)
• RequiredContractor License InformationNevada State Contractors Board license number; homeowner-builder declaration if owner-occupant performing own work

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• Room additions and structural modifications to existing dwellings
• Covered patio additions and patio enclosure conversions
• Garage conversions to living space
• Interior remodels involving structural framing changes
• Retaining walls (check with planning for height thresholds)
• Submit via Citizen Access Portal or in person at 4701 W. Russell Rd.
• Plans must comply with 2024 IRC and 2024 IECC (effective January 11, 2026)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan showing existing and proposed structures, floor plan of addition, elevations, structural details, and connection to existing structure
• OptionalEnergy Code Compliance DocumentationRequired for additions that increase conditioned floor area — 2024 IECC compliance

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• Installation, change, or repair of any hard-wired electrical system
• Panel replacements (same-size, up to 2,000 amps — simple online permit available)
• Test and tag (simple online permit available)
• Larger electrical projects use valuation-based Table 3-A fees
• Electrical work on manufactured homes must be permitted by Nevada State Manufactured Housing Division (702) 486-4135

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal (citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov) for simple online permits or via Application Forms for full permits

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• Installation, replacement, or repair of plumbing systems including water heaters, fixtures, and piping
• Water heater replacement (simple online permit available)
• Re-pipe (residential — simple online permit available)
• Reverse osmosis and water softener installations (simple online permits available)
• Gas re-tag (simple online permit — no gas piping changes, tag only)
• Plumbing work on manufactured homes must be permitted by Nevada State Manufactured Housing Division

Required documents

• RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal for simple online permits or from Application Forms page

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• Installation or replacement of any HVAC equipment: furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, condensers
• A/C or furnace replacement (simple online permit available for residential, one appliance per permit)
• Multiple appliance replacements require a sub-trade permit, not a simple online permit
• Mechanical work on manufactured homes permitted by Nevada State Manufactured Housing Division

Required documents

• RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal for simple online permits or Application Forms page

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• Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
• Re-roofing overlay on existing structure
• Significant roofing alterations or repairs involving structural elements
• Clark County's dry, high-UV climate requires materials rated for hot desert conditions (CRRC-rated cool roofs may be required for 2024 IECC compliance)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page at Clark County Building Department
• OptionalRoofing Material SpecificationsProduct data sheets for roofing materials demonstrating compliance with code requirements

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• Rooftop solar panel installation requires a building permit for structural work and an electrical permit for wiring
• Ground-mounted solar arrays require a building permit
• Battery storage systems associated with solar require electrical permit
• Plans must comply with 2024 IRC/IBC and 2023 NEC
• NV Energy interconnection approval required before energizing

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFor structural mounting of solar panels on roof or ground mount
• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSeparate electrical permit for wiring, inverter, and interconnection
• RequiredSolar Site Plan / Roof LayoutRoof plan showing panel placement, setbacks, and access pathways
• RequiredElectrical Single-Line DiagramSystem wiring from panels to inverter to main panel with all components identified
• RequiredStructural Analysis / Load CalculationsEngineer-stamped analysis confirming roof structure can support panel weight plus live loads
• RequiredEquipment SpecificationsData sheets for panels, inverter, racking system — UL listing required

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• Electrical Permit required for every EV charger installation involving a new circuit, new 240V outlet, or panel/service upgrade — required for both Level 2 (240V) and DC fast charger installs
• A panel upgrade needed to support the EV charger circuit may separately qualify as a Simple Online Permit (Same-Size Panel Replacement) if it is a same-size, same-amperage swap; a capacity/amperage upgrade is a non-simple electrical project billed under Table 3-A
• Contractor must hold a valid Nevada State Contractors Board electrical license, or the property owner may self-perform as a homeowner-builder on their own residence
• Installation must comply with the 2023 NEC as adopted by Clark County
• New residential and commercial construction in Clark County is separately subject to the County's 'EV-Capable' infrastructure ordinance (approved by the Board of County Commissioners), which requires dedicated electrical capacity and conduit for future EV charging in parking spaces — a distinct requirement from a retrofit EVSE circuit permit

Required documents

• RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted via the Citizen Access Portal (citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov) as a standard (non-Simple-Online) electrical permit, since EV charger circuits are not on the Simple Online Permit list

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• An Accessory Living Quarters (ALQ) must be in conjunction with a single-family residence, and no more than one ALQ is allowed per lot or parcel (Title 30 §30.03, Accessory Living Quarters use-specific standards)
• ALQ may not be located within a manufactured or tiny home park or on a lot smaller than 4,000 sq ft (Title 30 §30.03 as amended eff. 07/02/2026 — the former condition tying ALQ eligibility to the zoning district's minimum lot area was removed in that amendment)
• Size cap: on a lot under 10,000 sq ft, the ALQ may not exceed 75% of the gross floor area of the habitable area of the primary dwelling — this standard may not be waived or varied; on a lot 10,000 sq ft or larger (or in the Nonurban Area), the ALQ may not exceed the gross floor area of the primary dwelling
• ALQ must have a similar roof line and complementary colors and building materials to the primary dwelling; a recreational vehicle may not be used as an ALQ
• Detached ALQs require a new residential building permit; attached or internal (garage) conversions follow the addition/remodel permit process
• Separate trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) are required
• Plans must comply with 2024 IRC and 2024 IECC
• The former separate 'Casita' category (an accessory residential structure without a kitchen) was removed from Title 30 by the amendment effective July 2, 2026 — accessory units used for living are now regulated under the ALQ definition (verified against the official Title 30 PDF, 2026-07-16)
• Per NRS 278.257 (in force since July 1, 2026), the County's ADU ordinance may not, as a condition of approval: prohibit separate kitchen facilities, require more than one additional parking space, impose side/rear setbacks more restrictive than the primary residence's, require public street improvements (except for repair of streets disturbed by construction or for public health/safety), or prohibit the owner from using the ADU as rental housing (transient lodging may still be prohibited)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsFull plan set for detached ADU or detailed drawings for attached/converted ADU
• RequiredSite PlanShowing location of ADU relative to main dwelling, setbacks, and utility connections

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• Complete or partial demolition of any structure
• Utility disconnection confirmation (electric, gas, water, sewer) required before permit issuance
• Asbestos/lead survey required for pre-1979 structures (Clark County NDEP/Air Quality requirements may apply)
• Grading permit may be required if site will be regraded after demolition
• Submit application via Citizen Access Portal or in person at 4701 W. Russell Rd.

Required documents

• RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
• RequiredUtility Disconnection VerificationDocumentation that all utilities have been disconnected prior to demolition
• OptionalAsbestos/Hazardous Materials SurveyRequired for structures built before 1979 — must be completed by licensed abatement professional before demolition begins

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• Interior alterations to existing commercial spaces
• Change of occupancy or use in existing commercial buildings
• Plans must comply with 2024 IBC (commercial)
• Zoning approval may be required before plan submittal
• Nevada State contractor license required
• Annual Facility Permit available for qualifying repeat-work commercial operators

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
• RequiredConstruction DrawingsArchitectural and engineering plans showing existing and proposed conditions, occupancy type, egress, fire protection, and all building systems
• OptionalZoning ApprovalRequired before plan submittal for Commercial 7-Day queue eligibility; contact Comprehensive Planning at (702) 455-4314

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• In-ground or above-ground pool/spa installation
• Plans must comply with 2024 IRC Chapter 3 (residential pools) or 2024 ISPSC
• Fencing/barrier enclosing pool area is required per code (minimum 48-inch barrier with self-closing/self-latching gate)
• Electrical bonding and GFCI protection required — separate electrical permit needed
• Plumbing permit required for pool plumbing and water supply
• Mechanical/gas permit required if pool heater is gas-fired

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
• RequiredPool/Spa Construction PlansSite plan showing pool location, setbacks from property lines and structures; cross-section with dimensions, depth, and structural details
• RequiredElectrical PlanBonding diagram, GFCI locations, and pump/equipment electrical connections

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• Construction of any new masonry block wall or screen wall on residential or commercial property
• Plans must show height, length, footing details, and reinforcement (rebar spacing and grout fill per IRC/IBC structural requirements)
• Retaining walls require engineering depending on height and surcharge
• Property line setbacks must be verified with Clark County Comprehensive Planning
• HOA approval may be required in addition to county permit

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationAvailable via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
• RequiredWall Construction PlansSite plan showing wall location and setbacks; cross-section detail with footing dimensions, block type, rebar size and spacing, grout specifications, and pier details
• OptionalEngineering CalculationsStructural engineer calculations required for walls over standard height or with surcharge loads (retaining walls)

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• Permanent on-premise signage (freestanding, monument, wall, nameplate, project identification, animated/electronic message, directional) is regulated under Title 30 Chapter 30.72 and Table 30.72-1, which sets maximum sign area, number of signs, height, setbacks, and minimum separations by zoning district and use
• A Sign Design Review or Administrative Sign Design Review application must be submitted to Comprehensive Planning to demonstrate Title 30 compliance before a sign construction permit will be accepted; a pre-review appointment via the Citizen Access Portal is required before submittal
• Application package generally includes: Application Form, Assessor's Parcel Map, current Deed, Justification Letter, Owner/Signing Authority documentation, and a Site Plan (elevations also required for the full Sign Design Review track)
• Digital/electronic message sign conversions are a distinct category under §30.05.06, carrying their own much higher zoning fee, and are subject to luminance standards (signs may not increase lighting levels by more than 0.3 foot-candles over ambient at set measuring distances, per §30.72.040(13))
• After zoning approval, actual sign construction still requires a separate building/construction permit from the Department of Building, billed under Table 3-A valuation-based fees (Clark County Code §22.02.390); required permit fees are doubled if construction begins before the permit is issued or exceeds the scope of the valid permit
• No sign may be placed within a public right-of-way, drainage channel, or sight zone (Chapter 30.52), or in a way that obstructs a required door, window, fire escape, or standpipe, per §30.72.040
• Up to 3 non-commercial flags are permitted per improved lot without a sign permit, subject to a 10-foot setback from any property line/right-of-way and the zoning district's height limit for principal structures (§30.72.040(11))

Required documents

• RequiredSign Design Review / Administrative Sign Design Review Application FormAvailable from the Comprehensive Planning Forms page; a pre-review appointment via the Citizen Access Portal is required before submittal
• RequiredAssessor's Parcel MapCurrent parcel map for the site where the sign will be located
• RequiredDeedMost current recorded deed for the property
• RequiredJustification LetterLetter explaining the request and how it complies with Title 30 sign standards
• RequiredSite PlanShows sign location(s), setbacks, and relationship to buildings and property lines
• OptionalPlan – ElevationsScaled elevation drawings of the proposed sign (required for the full Sign Design Review track)

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• A permit is required for installation of any automatic fire sprinkler system per IFC §105.7.1 as adopted and amended by the Clark County Fire Code
• Design must comply with NFPA 13 (commercial) or NFPA 13R (low-rise residential occupancies), 2016 edition as referenced in CCFD's current posted permit guide and as further amended by the CCFC
• Plans must be prepared to an architectural scale, sized 30" x 42", and submitted as consolidated PDFs electronically via the Citizen Access Portal — paper plans are no longer accepted
• Complete hydraulic calculations are required per NFPA 13R §8.2.1 (referencing NFPA 13 §23.3.5)
• Manufacturer's specification sheets required for all system components
• Plans must be reviewed and signed by a NICET Level 2 Designer in Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, or a Nevada-registered Professional Engineer working in their area of expertise; submittals must include the designer's name, certification number and signature, the licensee's name, contractor's license number, and NSFM (Nevada State Fire Marshal) number
• Supporting documentation required where applicable: approved civil plans, an approved Fire Protection Report (FPR) or Alternative Materials and Methods Report (AMMR), the originally approved plans, flow test results, a Water Purveyor letter (for antifreeze systems), and fire pump acceptance test results
• Revisions made after plan approval must be submitted (clouded and keyed to a Plan Revision number) and approved before final system acceptance

Required documents

• RequiredFire Sprinkler System Plans30" x 42" architectural-scale plans per NFPA 13R §8.1.7 as amended by the CCFC, submitted as a consolidated PDF via Citizen Access Portal
• RequiredHydraulic CalculationsComplete calculation report per NFPA 13R §8.2.1 / NFPA 13 §23.3.5
• RequiredMaterial/Equipment Specification SheetsManufacturer's data sheets for all sprinkler system components
• OptionalSupporting DocumentationApproved Fire Protection Report/AMMR, civil plans, flow test results, fire pump acceptance test, and other project-specific support documents

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• A permit is required for installation of a fire alarm system per IFC §105.7.7 as adopted and amended by the Clark County Fire Code
• Fire alarm systems must be installed per IFC §907 as amended by the CCFC, with design in accordance with NFPA 72 (2016 edition as referenced in CCFD's current posted permit guide)
• Plans must be prepared to an architectural scale, sized 30" x 42", and saved as a PDF per NFPA 72 §7.4 as amended by the CCFC
• Required calculations: voltage drop (NFPA 72 §18.3.2.4), speaker power loss (§23.8.6.5.1), and battery calculations (§7.4.10), each as amended by the CCFC
• Voltage drop calculations are required for new designs, whenever appliances are added to an existing notification circuit, or whenever a circuit is extended more than 10 feet; the voltage drop may not exceed 2 volts unless all appliances use the UL-listed current draw at 16 volts
• Manufacturer's specification sheets required for all components
• Supporting documents required where applicable: a copy of an approved Fire Protection Report (FPR)/Alternative Materials and Methods Report (AMMR), the originally approved plans, a description of the original code-of-record requirements, and existing component specification sheets affecting system performance
• Plans must be reviewed and signed by a NICET Level 2 Designer in Fire Alarm Systems, or a Nevada-registered Professional Engineer working in their area of expertise; submittals must include the designer's name, certification number and signature, the licensee's name, contractor's license number, and NSFM number

Required documents

• RequiredFire Alarm System Plans30" x 42" architectural-scale plans per NFPA 72 §7.4 as amended by the CCFC
• RequiredVoltage Drop / Speaker Power Loss / Battery CalculationsRequired per NFPA 72 §18.3.2.4, §23.8.6.5.1, and §7.4.10 respectively, as applicable to the project scope
• RequiredMaterial/Equipment Specification SheetsManufacturer's data sheets for all fire alarm system components
• OptionalSupporting DocumentationApproved Fire Protection Report/AMMR, originally approved plans, and existing component specifications affecting system performance

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• No change in the existing occupancy classification of a building, structure, or portion of one is permitted until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy (Clark County Code §22.02.550)
• Where the change of use involves construction, alterations, or life-safety-system work, it is processed as a Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit (Table 3-A valuation-based fees; see that permit type in this file), with final inspection and CO/TCO issuance as the last step
• Where the change of use involves no construction (an occupancy classification change alone), applicants apply through the Citizen Access Portal; a Zoning Compliance review from Comprehensive Planning is the applicable check confirming the new use is permitted in the zoning district
• Prior to Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) issuance, clearances may be required from the Sanitation District (Sewer), Health District (Septic), Civil/Public Works (off-site improvements), Water District, and Fire Department, depending on the project
• A Certificate of Occupancy is issued within approximately 3 working days of final building inspection approval
• Activities such as stocking goods, training employees, or installing furnishings may be treated by county inspectors as a form of occupancy — occupying a space before CO issuance can be a violation even without opening for business
• A Certificate of Completion is a distinct document issued for a structure not intended for occupancy (e.g., a water tank) or one requiring further permitted interior work (e.g., a shell building); it does not authorize occupancy

Required documents

• RequiredCertificate of Occupancy / TCO RequestSubmitted via the Citizen Access Portal; required whenever occupancy classification changes, whether or not construction is involved
• OptionalZoning Compliance ConfirmationComprehensive Planning review confirming the new use is permitted in the applicable zoning district; the applicable check for a change of use with no construction
• RequiredFinal Building/Fire/Utility Inspection ApprovalsRequired department clearances (Sanitation, Health, Public Works, Water, Fire) prior to TCO/CO issuance, as applicable to the project

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