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Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for tenant improvements, interior alterations, and changes of occupancy in commercial buildings in unincorporated Clark County (including Strip corridor / Paradise). Commercial projects with valuation ≥$250,000 have a 21-day first-review goal; Commercial Minor (<$250,000) has a 14-day goal; Commercial 7-Day (Zoning approved, <$100,000) has a 7-day goal.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • 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 Contractor
  • Annual Facility Permit available for qualifying repeat-work commercial operators

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-ATable 3-A, Clark County Code §22.02.390. Example: $500,000 commercial TI = $1,710.65 building permit fee. Total estimated permit + plan review (all trades) at $500k valuation = $4,052.12 per fee calculator (re-run and confirmed unchanged 2026-07-16).
Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A)
Building Plan Review FeeExample: $500,000 valuation = $1,111.92 plan review fee.
Varies — valuation-based
Zoning Plan Review FeeExample: $500,000 valuation = $171.07.
Varies — valuation-based
Trade Permit Fees (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) — included in combination permit estimateExample: $500,000 valuation — electrical $307.92 + plan review $76.98; plumbing $282.26 + $70.57; mechanical $256.60 + $64.15.
Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A
Re-inspection FeeTable 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430
$110.00 each

Review timeline

Plan reviewUnincorporated Clark County’s published plan-review target
7–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Framing / Structural

    Before concealment of structural elements

  2. 2

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-ins before walls are closed

  3. 3

    Above-Ceiling

    All above-ceiling work inspected before tile/ceiling is installed

  4. 4

    Final / Certificate of Occupancy

    All work complete, fire alarm, sprinkler, and exit sign testing completed — Certificate of Occupancy or TCO issued

See the full Unincorporated Clark County inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • This jurisdiction covers the Las Vegas Strip corridor (Paradise/Clark County) — the highest-volume commercial building permit jurisdiction in Nevada.
  • Commercial 7-Day queue (valuation <$100,000, Zoning pre-approved) is the fastest path — 7-day first-review goal.
  • Annual Facility Permits are available for qualifying commercial operators who perform repeated similar work.
  • Peer Review (third-party plan review) and Express Review options are available — see Clark County Plan Review page.
  • Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Temporary CO (TCO) is required before any new tenant can occupy a commercial space.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Clark County requires a commercial tenant improvement permit for: 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. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at (702) 455-3000 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Clark County, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A is: Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A). Additional published fees: Building Plan Review Fee — Varies — valuation-based; Zoning Plan Review Fee — Varies — valuation-based; Trade Permit Fees (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) — included in combination permit estimate — Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A; Re-inspection Fee — $110.00 each. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Clark County's published goal for commercial projects (valuation ≥$250,000): 21 days for first review. Commercial Minor (<$250,000, not 7-day-eligible): 14 days. Commercial 7-Day (Zoning approved, <$100,000): 7 days. Revisions and corrections: 10 days (Plan Review Timelines page). Contact (702) 455-8011 (Plans Exam) for current backlog.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Clark County may also ask for: Zoning Approval. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 4 inspection(s) for a commercial tenant improvement permit, in order: Framing / Structural, MEP Rough-In, Above-Ceiling, Final / Certificate of Occupancy. Schedule each through Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department ((702) 455-3000).

Apply through Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at 4701 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Phone: (702) 455-3000, email: pacenter@ClarkCountyNV.gov. Office hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Fri, Sat, Sun). Official information: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/building___fire_prevention/.

Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC) — effective January 11, 2026 (Clark County Building Department Notice to Industry); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) — effective January 11, 2026; 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — effective January 11, 2026; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — effective January 11, 2026 (NRS 701.220 statewide floor; Clark County ≥100k pop., NRS 278.581 applies); 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — effective January 11, 2026; 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) — effective January 11, 2026; Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — 2024 edition (SNBO jurisdictions use UPC, not IPC); Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — 2024 edition (SNBO jurisdictions use UMC, not IMC); 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC); 2009 ICC A117.1 — Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Unincorporated Clark County overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-16.

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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