Do I need a building permit for new residential construction in unincorporated Clark County?

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.

How long does plan review take for a new custom home in Clark County?

Clark County's first-review goal for custom single-family residences is 21 business days. Revisions take a target of 10 business days. Contact (702) 455-8011 (Plans Exam) for current backlog estimates.

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 2026-06-30 · 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

Required documents

Req
Building Permit Application
Available via Citizen Access Portal (citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov) or from the Application Forms page
Req
Construction Drawings
Full plan set: site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, structural details, energy compliance documentation — all drawn to scale
Req
Energy Code Compliance Documentation
Demonstration of compliance with the 2024 IECC (required for all permits filed on or after January 11, 2026)
Req
Contractor License Information
Nevada State Contractors Board license number; homeowner-builder declaration if owner-occupant performing own work

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (Table 3-A)	Varies — valuation-based (see 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.
Building Plan Review Fee	Varies — valuation-based	Approximately 65% of the building permit fee. Example: $350,000 valuation = $825.86 plan review fee. Calculated by Clark County staff at submittal.
Zoning Plan Review Fee	Varies — valuation-based	Approximately 10% of building permit fee. Example: $350,000 valuation = $127.06. Assessed at submittal.
Electrical Permit Fee (included in combination permit)	Varies — valuation-based	Example: $350,000 valuation = $228.70 electrical permit + $57.18 electrical plan review.
Plumbing Permit Fee (included in combination permit)	Varies — valuation-based	Example: $350,000 valuation = $209.64 plumbing permit + $52.41 plumbing plan review.
Mechanical Permit Fee (included in combination permit)	Varies — valuation-based	Example: $350,000 valuation = $190.58 mechanical permit + $47.65 mechanical plan review.
Estimated Total Permit + Plan Review (new home, $350k valuation)	$3,009.63	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-inspection Fee	$110.00 each	Table 3-I, Clark County Code §22.02.430

Review timeline

21–42 business days

Unincorporated Clark County’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Foundation / Footings
Before concrete pour — forms, rebar, anchor bolts, and soil preparation verified per IRC Table R401.4.1
2
Underground Plumbing / Slab Rough-In
Underground piping and under-slab rough-in before concrete pour — pressure test required
3
Framing / Structural
After framing, sheathing, roof, and rough-in trades complete — before insulation or wall cover
4
MEP Rough-In
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical rough-in before walls are covered — may be combined with framing inspection
5
Insulation / Energy
Insulation and energy compliance items verified before drywall — 2024 IECC compliance
6
Final
All work complete, certificate of occupancy issued — all trades, site grading, address signage, smoke/CO detectors verified

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 (solar, water heaters, A/C changeouts, re-pipe, pools/spas) using the Google Duo app.
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

Do I need a building permit for new residential construction in unincorporated Clark County?: 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.
How long does plan review take for a new custom home in Clark County?: Clark County's first-review goal for custom single-family residences is 21 business days. Revisions take a target of 10 business days. Contact (702) 455-8011 (Plans Exam) for current backlog estimates.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-06-30.

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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