Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada
Required for additions, structural alterations, room additions, garage conversions, covered patios, interior remodels involving structural work, and other changes to existing single-family dwellings in unincorporated Clark County. Residential Minor projects (non-standard plan, non-custom home) have a 14-day first-review goal.
Verified 2026-06-30 · Source
When you need this permit
- 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
- Req
Building Permit Application
Available via Citizen Access Portal or Application Forms page
- Req
Construction Drawings
Site plan showing existing and proposed structures, floor plan of addition, elevations, structural details, and connection to existing structure
- Opt
Energy Code Compliance Documentation
Required for additions that increase conditioned floor area — 2024 IECC compliance
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table 3-A) | Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A) | Same Table 3-A schedule as new construction. Example: $100,000 addition/remodel valuation = $537.05 building permit fee. See Clark County Code §22.02.390. |
| Building Plan Review Fee | Varies — valuation-based | Example: $150,000 remodel valuation → estimated total permit + plan review = $1,619.65 (all trades combined, per fee calculator). |
| Re-inspection Fee | $110.00 each | Table 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430 |
Review timeline
10–21 business days
Unincorporated Clark County’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation / Footings
Before concrete pour for any new footings associated with addition
- 2
Framing / Structural
After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover
- 3
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-ins before walls closed
- 4
Insulation / Energy
Insulation and energy compliance before drywall — 2024 IECC
- 5
Final
All work complete per approved plans
Tips
- Residential Minor projects (additions/remodels that are not custom homes or standard plans) have a 14-day first-review goal.
- Saturday inspections are available for residential interior remodels and room additions — call (702) 455-8040 by 2 p.m. Friday.
- Patio enclosure conversions and BBQ/fire pit gas lines are specifically listed as Saturday inspection-eligible projects.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for a room addition in unincorporated Clark County?
- Yes. Any room addition or structural modification to a single-family dwelling in unincorporated Clark County requires a building permit from the Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department. Apply via the Citizen Access Portal at citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.
- Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department — official building department
- Clark County Building & Fire Prevention — Plan Submittal
- Clark County Code §22.02.390 — Table 3-A Permit Fees (Municode)
- Plan Review Timelines — Clark County
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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