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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 2026-07-16 · 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)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (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.
Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A)
Building Plan Review FeeExample: $150,000 remodel valuation → estimated total permit + plan review = $1,619.65 (all trades combined, per fee calculator; re-run and confirmed unchanged 2026-07-16).
Varies — valuation-based
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
10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour for any new footings associated with addition

  2. 2

    Framing / Structural

    After framing complete, before insulation or wall cover

  3. 3

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, mechanical rough-ins before walls closed

  4. 4

    Insulation / Energy

    Insulation and energy compliance before drywall — 2024 IECC

  5. 5

    Final

    All work complete per approved plans

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

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

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.

In Unincorporated Clark County, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table 3-A) is: Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A). Additional published fees: Building Plan Review Fee — Varies — valuation-based; 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.

Unincorporated Clark County's published plan-review target for a residential addition / remodel permit is 10–21 business days.

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

Unincorporated Clark County requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Foundation / Footings, Framing / Structural, MEP Rough-In, Insulation / Energy, 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.

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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