North Las Vegas, NV Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All incorporated areas of North Las Vegas, including the Apex Industrial Park and surrounding residential areas.

Department

City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division, Permit Application Center

Address

2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North, North Las Vegas, NV 89030

Phone

(702) 633-1536

Email

buildingpermits@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

Website

https://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/business/development-services/building-safety

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Create online access account. Required before applying for permits, paying fees, or checking status.
2. Submit application and plans by uploading through online portal or submitting in person.
3. Plan review: staff reviews for compliance with codes and ordinances.
4. Pay fees upon approval.
5. Permit issued: receive electronic permit.
6. Schedule inspections through online system.

Typical processing time: Varies by project complexity

Source: City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division, Permit Application Center

General Requirements

New construction, additions and alterations, repairs involving structural members, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, sign installation, and most building work

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Construction plans (sealed by design professional as required)
• Site plan
• Contractor license information
• Owner-builder affidavit if applicable

Permit validity

Permits expire if work not commenced or abandoned for 180 days. Extensions available upon request.

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), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)

Owner-builder

Owners may act as owner-builder on their own property. Must complete affidavit. Commercial work requires licensed contractor.

Contractor requirements

Nevada State Contractors Board license required. Verification at https://www.nscb.nv.gov/

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Based on valuation table

Plan check fee

65% of permit fee

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based per Table 3-E Building Valuation Data using Regional Modifier for Nevada 0.89

Reinspection fee

Re-inspection: $100. Same day inspections: $100. Weekend/holiday inspections: $400 ($100 per hour, 4-hour minimum)

Payment note

Online payment available

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of North Las Vegas Building Safety Division, Permit Application Center to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• Online portal (online)
• (702) 633-1536 (phone)

Inspection hours

Monday - Thursday (Closed Fridays)

Time windows

Monday - Friday

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

Additional Resources

• 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), 2018 International Fire Code (IFC)
• Verify contractor license: Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB)
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Current Adopted Codes and Ordinances
• License lookup guide: Nevada Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Nevada Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Nevada hub: Nevada Contractor License & Permit Hub

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