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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 2026-07-16 · 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

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Fee schedule

Permit Issuance Fee (base fee for all electrical permits)Table 3-B, Clark County Code §22.02.395 (Ord. No. 4663, 2019; amended Ord. No. 4917, 2022). Re-confirmed on Municode 2026-07-16 — code codified through Ord. No. 5318 (11-19-2025) with no newer amendment to Table 3-B.
$54.00
Simple Online Permit — Electrical Re-Tag / Test and TagTable 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate; no plan review required
$61.88
Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 200A)Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate
$61.88
Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 600A)Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate
$70.56
Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 2,000A)Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate
$86.80
Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (over 2,000A)Table 3-B — Simple Online Permit rate
$119.16
Sub-Panel or Distribution Board (per panel)Table 3-B — per subpanel
$4.35
Signals, alarms, TV outlets, control panels, telephones (per unit)Table 3-B — Power Limited
$0.45
Non-simple electrical projects (not specified in Table 3-B)Apply total value of scope of work to Table 3-A. Example: $50,000 electrical project = $366.95 permit + plan review fees.
Varies — valuation-based per Table 3-A
Re-inspection FeeTable 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430
$110.00 each

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Clark County building department
~1–14 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough-In / Service

    After wiring installed and before walls closed — conductor sizing, panel connections, and service entrance verified

  2. 2

    Final

    All devices installed, panel labeled, GFCI/AFCI protection verified per 2023 NEC

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

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.
  • Electrical/gas tags are eligible for Saturday inspections; the county's published video-inspection list no longer includes electrical tag work (checked 2026-07-16).
  • All electrical work must comply with the 2023 NEC.
  • Saturday inspections are available for residential electrical panel upgrades and tags.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Clark County requires an electrical permit for: 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. 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 Permit Issuance Fee (base fee for all electrical permits) is: $54.00. Additional published fees: Simple Online Permit — Electrical Re-Tag / Test and Tag — $61.88; Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 200A) — $61.88; Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 600A) — $70.56; Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (up to 2,000A) — $86.80; Simple Online Permit — Same-Size Panel Replacement (over 2,000A) — $119.16; Sub-Panel or Distribution Board (per panel) — $4.35; Signals, alarms, TV outlets, control panels, telephones (per unit) — $0.45; Non-simple electrical projects (not specified in Table 3-B) — 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.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Unincorporated Clark County typically runs 1–14 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at (702) 455-3000.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 2 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Rough-In / Service, Final. 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.

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 2026-07-16.

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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