Electrical Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada
Required for electrical installations, panel replacements, rewiring, and electrical work in residential and commercial properties in unincorporated Clark County. Simple online permits are available for panel replacements and test-and-tag without plan review. All work must comply with the 2023 NEC.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
- Req
Electrical Permit Application
Available via Citizen Access Portal (citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov) for simple online permits or via Application Forms for full permits
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance Fee (base fee for all electrical permits) | $54.00 | Table 3-B, Clark County Code §22.02.395 (Ord. No. 4663, 2019; amended Ord. No. 4917, 2022) |
| Simple Online Permit — Electrical Re-Tag / Test and Tag | $61.88 | Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate; no plan review required |
| Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 200A) | $61.88 | Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 600A) | $70.56 | Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 2,000A) | $86.80 | Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (over 2,000A) | $119.16 | Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate |
| Sub-Panel or Distribution Board (per panel) | $4.35 | Table 3-B — per subpanel |
| Signals, alarms, TV outlets, control panels, telephones (per unit) | $0.45 | Table 3-B — Power Limited |
| Non-simple electrical projects (not specified in Table 3-B) | Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A | Apply total value of scope of work to Table 3-A. Example: $50,000 electrical project = $366.95 permit + plan review fees. |
| Re-inspection Fee | $110.00 each | Table 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430 |
Review timeline
~1–14 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Clark County building department
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In / Service
After wiring installed and before walls closed — conductor sizing, panel connections, and service entrance verified
- 2
Final
All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified per 2023 NEC
Tips
- Simple Online Permits for panel replacements and test-and-tag are issued immediately upon online processing — no plan review required.
- Simple Online Permits are NOT renewable; obtain a new permit if it expires.
- Video inspections are available for electrical tag work.
- All electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC.
- Saturday inspections are available for residential electrical panel upgrades and tags.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I get a panel replacement permit online in Clark County?
- Yes. Same-size panel replacements up to 2,000 amps qualify as Building Simple Online Permits via the Citizen Access Portal. Fees range from $61.88 (up to 200A) to $119.16 (over 2,000A) per Table 3-B. No plan review is required for same-size replacements.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department — official building department
- Clark County Building Simple Online Permits
- Clark County Code §22.02.395 — Table 3-B Electrical 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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