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Re-Roofing Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for roof replacement, re-roofing, and significant roofing work on residential and commercial structures in unincorporated Clark County. Must comply with 2024 IRC (residential) or 2024 IBC (commercial).

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Complete roof replacement (tear-off and re-roof)
  • Re-roofing overlay on existing structure
  • Significant roofing alterations or repairs involving structural elements
  • Clark County's dry, high-UV climate requires materials rated for hot desert conditions (CRRC-rated cool roofs may be required for 2024 IECC compliance)

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-ATable 3-A, Clark County Code §22.02.390. Re-roofing projects are typically low valuation: a standard residential re-roof valued at $10,000–$25,000 would fall in the $138–$249 range. Example: $15,000 valuation = $175.11 building permit fee (per Table 3-A and the county fee calculator, confirmed 2026-07-16).
Varies — valuation-based (see 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
~1–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final

    Completed roofing — verify flashing, underlayment, material compliance, and proper installation per approved plans

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

Tips

  • Las Vegas Valley has extreme UV exposure and high temperatures — specify materials rated for hot-dry (Climate Zone 3B) conditions.
  • 2024 IECC may require cool-roof compliance for re-roofing (check with Clark County Plans Exam before starting).
  • Under the 2024 IRC Southern Nevada Amendments (Table R301.2, eff. January 11, 2026), ground snow load is elevation-banded (5 psf below 1,600 ft up to 20 psf below 3,900 ft) — verify the design value for your site elevation.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Roof replacement requires a building permit from the Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department. Apply via the Citizen Access Portal or in person at 4701 W. Russell Rd. Fees are based on project valuation per Table 3-A.

In Unincorporated Clark County, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based per Table 3-A is: Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A). Additional published fees: 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 a re-roofing permit in Unincorporated Clark County typically runs 1–21 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: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Unincorporated Clark County may also ask for: Roofing Material Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 1 inspection(s) for a re-roofing permit, in order: 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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