City Building Permits

Mesquite, NV Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Mesquite, Nevada. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Nevada Clark County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All incorporated areas of Mesquite, located in the northeastern corner of Clark County near the Arizona and Utah borders.

Department
City of Mesquite Building Division, Development Services
Address
10 E Mesquite Boulevard, Mesquite, NV 89027 (City Hall)
Phone
(702) 346-2835
Website
https://www.mesquitenv.gov/departments/building-division

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: Limited online services • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Contact Building Division by calling (702) 346-2835 or visiting City Hall.
  2. Prepare application package by completing required forms and plans.
  3. Submit application in person at City Hall.
  4. Pay submittal fee (e.g., $40 for wall permits, $1,000 for commercial building permits) at submission.
  5. Plan review: staff reviews plans. Typical review time: 10-21 working days.
  6. Permit issued upon approval and payment.
  7. Schedule inspections.

Typical processing time: 10-21 working days for plan review

Source: City of Mesquite Building Division, Development Services

General Requirements

New construction, additions and alterations, commercial building work, wall construction over 4 feet high, retaining walls over 4 feet, swimming pools and spas, and most structural work

Required Documents

  • Completed permit application
  • Plot plans (two copies)
  • Construction plans/wall details
  • Property line authorization if on shared property line
  • Contractor license information
Permit validity
Contact department for specific timeframes
Building code
2018 International Building Code (IBC) with Southern Nevada Amendments, 2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Owner-builder
Owners may act as owner-builder on their own property. Must comply with Nevada State Contractors Board requirements.
Contractor requirements
Nevada State Contractors Board license required for commercial work. Verification at https://www.nscb.nv.gov/

Fees

Plan check fee
Included in submittal/permits fees
Payment note
Contact department for accepted payment methods

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Mesquite Building Division, Development Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • (702) 346-2835 (phone)
Inspection hours
Contact department

Typical inspection sequence: Typical inspection sequence: Foundation, framing, MEP rough-ins, insulation, drywall, final

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Mesquite Building Division, Development Services before applying.

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