Block Wall / Screen Wall Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada
Required for construction of masonry block walls, screen walls, and fences in unincorporated Clark County. Block walls are extremely common in the Las Vegas Valley for property enclosure. Saturday inspections are available for residential block walls/fences.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
- Req
Building Permit Application
Available via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
- Req
Wall Construction Plans
Site plan showing wall location and setbacks; cross-section detail with footing dimensions, block type, rebar size and spacing, grout specifications, and pier details
- Opt
Engineering Calculations
Structural engineer calculations required for walls over standard height or with surcharge loads (retaining walls)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A) | Table 3-A, Clark County Code §22.02.390. Block wall fees based on construction cost. Example: $10,000 block wall = $138.26 building permit fee + $89.87 plan review per fee calculator. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $110.00 each | Table 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430 |
Review timeline
~10–21 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Clark County building department
Inspection process
- 1
Footing / Foundation
Before concrete pour — trench depth, width, rebar placement verified
- 2
Block / Grout
At intermediate block heights (for taller walls) — verify rebar placement and grout consistency before filling cells
- 3
Final
Wall complete — verify height, cap, and any required steel dowels to adjacent structures
Tips
- Block walls are ubiquitous in the Las Vegas Valley — most residential lot boundaries have 6-foot CMU (concrete masonry unit) block walls.
- Saturday inspections are specifically listed for residential block walls/fences — call (702) 455-8040 by 2 p.m. Friday.
- Block walls in Las Vegas are engineered for desert soils and high-wind conditions (105 mph design wind) — use appropriate footing depths and rebar per approved plans.
- HOA rules often dictate block wall materials, color, and height — verify HOA requirements alongside county permit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit to build a block wall in Clark County?
- Yes. Masonry block walls and screen walls require a building permit from the Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department. Saturday inspections are available. Apply via the Citizen Access Portal or in person at 4701 W. Russell Rd.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department — official building department
- Clark County Schedule an Inspection (Saturday inspections — block walls/fences)
- Clark County Code §22.02.390 — Table 3-A Permit Fees (Municode)
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 Unincorporated Clark County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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