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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Unincorporated Clark County, Nevada

Required for installation of rooftop solar photovoltaic systems on residential and commercial properties in unincorporated Clark County. Requires both a building permit (structural mounting) and an electrical permit (wiring). Video inspections are eligible for residential solar installations.

Verified 2026-07-16 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Rooftop solar panel installation requires a building permit for structural work and an electrical permit for wiring
  • Ground-mounted solar arrays require a building permit
  • Battery storage systems associated with solar require electrical permit
  • Plans must comply with 2024 IRC/IBC and 2023 NEC
  • NV Energy interconnection approval required before energizing

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (structural mounting) — valuation-based per Table 3-AResidential solar installations typically range $15,000–$40,000 in valuation. Example: $25,000 valuation = $248.82 building permit fee per Table 3-A (re-confirmed on Municode 2026-07-16). Electrical permit is separate.
Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A)
Electrical Permit Fee (wiring) — valuation-based per Table 3-AElectrical portion valued separately; applied to Table 3-A. Combined permit + plan review estimate calculable via fee calculator.
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
~10–21 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Electrical

    Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement before energizing

  2. 2

    Final — Building / Structural

    Panel mounting, racking attachment, and roof penetration sealing verified

  3. 3

    Final — Electrical

    Electrical connections, inverter installation, and interconnection point verified per 2023 NEC

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

Tips

  • Residential solar installations are specifically listed as Video Inspection-eligible projects — you can use the Google Duo video inspection option.
  • Saturday inspections are available for residential solar.
  • Two separate permits are required: one for the structural mounting (building) and one for the electrical wiring.
  • NV Energy interconnection approval is required before the system can be energized.

Frequently asked questions

Unincorporated Clark County requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Rooftop solar panel installation requires a building permit for structural work and an electrical permit for wiring; Ground-mounted solar arrays require a building permit; Battery storage systems associated with solar require electrical permit; Plans must comply with 2024 IRC/IBC and 2023 NEC; NV Energy interconnection approval required before energizing. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Clark County Building & Fire Prevention Department at (702) 455-3000 before starting work.

In Unincorporated Clark County, the published Building Permit Fee (structural mounting) — valuation-based per Table 3-A is: Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A). Additional published fees: Electrical Permit Fee (wiring) — valuation-based per Table 3-A — Varies — valuation-based (see Table 3-A); 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 solar photovoltaic (pv) permit in Unincorporated Clark County typically runs 10–21 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; Electrical Permit Application; Solar Site Plan / Roof Layout; Electrical Single-Line Diagram; Structural Analysis / Load Calculations; Equipment Specifications. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Unincorporated Clark County requires 3 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Rough Electrical, Final — Building / Structural, Final — Electrical. 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.

Yes. You need a building permit for the structural mounting and a separate electrical permit for the wiring and interconnection. Both are required before work begins. Apply via the Citizen Access Portal at citizenaccess.clarkcountynv.gov.

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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