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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for all new single-family dwellings and duplexes in unincorporated Clark County (covering Paradise, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Sunrise Manor, and other unincorporated Las Vegas Valley communities). Permits are submitted through the Citizen Access Portal and plan review is required. Custom single-family residences have a 21-day first-review goal.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All new residential construction requires a building permit and plan review
  • Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC and 2024 IECC
  • Submit via Citizen Access Portal (online) or in person at 4701 W. Russell Rd.
  • Combination permit covers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical under one submission
  • Contractor licensing required — verify at Nevada State Contractors Board
  • MSHCP mitigation fee, Transportation Tax, and Residential Park Fee are collected at permit issuance in addition to building permit fees

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table 3-A)Table 3-A, Clark County Code §22.02.390: $54.00 for first $500; $54.00 + $1.683 per additional $100 (to $2,000); $79.29 + $7.371 per additional $1,000 ($2,001–$25,000); $248.82 + $4.725 per additional $1,000 ($25,001–$50,000); $366.95 + $3.402 per additional $1,000 ($50,001–$100,000); $537.05 + $2.934 per additional $1,000 ($100,001+). Example: $350,000 new home = $1,270.55 building permit fee.
Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A)
Building Plan Review FeeApproximately 65% of the building permit fee. Example: $350,000 valuation = $825.86 plan review fee. Calculated by Clark County staff at submittal.
Varies — valuation-based
Zoning Plan Review FeeApproximately 10% of building permit fee. Example: $350,000 valuation = $127.06. Assessed at submittal.
Varies — valuation-based
Electrical Permit Fee (included in combination permit)Example: $350,000 valuation = $228.70 electrical permit + $57.18 electrical plan review.
Varies — valuation-based
Plumbing Permit Fee (included in combination permit)Example: $350,000 valuation = $209.64 plumbing permit + $52.41 plumbing plan review.
Varies — valuation-based
Mechanical Permit Fee (included in combination permit)Example: $350,000 valuation = $190.58 mechanical permit + $47.65 mechanical plan review.
Varies — valuation-based
Estimated Total Permit + Plan Review (new home, $350k valuation)Estimate from official Clark County Fee Calculator API (aca-feecalc-api.clarkcountynv.gov) for $350,000 valuation. Includes building + electrical + plumbing + mechanical permit and plan review fees. Does not include impact fees (MSHCP, transportation tax, park fee). Re-run live 2026-07-16: all component fees and the $3,009.63 total returned unchanged.
$3,009.63
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
21–42 business days

How long did your Residential Building Permit (New Construction) permit actually take in Unincorporated Clark County?

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation / Footings

    Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts, and soil preparation verified per IRC Table R401.4.1

  2. 2

    Underground Plumbing / Slab Rough-In

    Underground piping and under-slab rough-in before concrete pour — pressure test required

  3. 3

    Framing / Structural

    After framing, sheathing, roof, and rough-in trades complete — before insulation or wall cover

  4. 4

    MEP Rough-In

    Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in before walls are covered — may be combined with framing inspection

  5. 5

    Insulation / Energy

    Insulation and energy compliance items verified before drywall — 2024 IECC compliance

  6. 6

    Final

    All work complete, certificate of occupancy issued — all trades, site grading, address signage, smoke/CO detectors verified

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

Tips

  • Clark County covers the Las Vegas Strip corridor (Paradise), Spring Valley, Enterprise, Sunrise Manor, and other unincorporated areas — not the same as City of Las Vegas (lasvegasnevada.gov).
  • Custom single-family residences have a 21-day first-review goal; revisions have a 10-day goal.
  • Saturday inspections are available for certain residential project types — call (702) 455-8040 by 2 p.m. Friday.
  • Video inspections are available for eligible residential projects (rooftop solar, water heaters, water softeners, plumbing re-pipe, A/C changeouts, detached storage sheds up to 600 sq ft) using the Google Duo app — pools/spas are no longer on the county's published video-inspection list (checked 2026-07-16).
  • The Citizen Access Portal (citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov) is required to submit, access, and pay for permits online.
  • Impact fees collected at permit issuance (MSHCP, Transportation Tax, Residential Park Fee) are in addition to building department fees — use the fee calculator for estimates only.
  • Clark County uses UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code) and UMC (Uniform Mechanical Code) — not IPC/IMC used in many other states.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Any new dwelling construction in unincorporated Clark County requires a building permit from the Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department (4701 W. Russell Rd.). Submit via the Citizen Access Portal or in person. Do not confuse this with the City of Las Vegas Building & Safety — Clark County covers Paradise, Spring Valley, Enterprise, and Sunrise Manor, not the city proper.

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; Zoning Plan Review Fee — Varies — valuation-based; Electrical Permit Fee (included in combination permit) — Varies — valuation-based; Plumbing Permit Fee (included in combination permit) — Varies — valuation-based; Mechanical Permit Fee (included in combination permit) — Varies — valuation-based; Estimated Total Permit + Plan Review (new home, $350k valuation) — $3,009.63; 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 first-review goal for custom single-family residences is 21 days. Revisions take a target of 10 days (Plan Review Timelines page). Contact (702) 455-8011 (Plans Exam) for current backlog estimates.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings; Energy Code Compliance Documentation; Contractor License Information. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 6 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation / Footings, Underground Plumbing / Slab Rough-In, 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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