Las Vegas, NV permit applications
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Where Clark County permits are filed
Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention
Online portal: Citizen Access Portal
The county is moving electronic plan review to ePermitHub, which adds an online Plan Room for submissions.
Jurisdiction detail confirmed from the county's own website. Cities inside Clark County may run their own building department.
Who reviews the permit near Las Vegas
Incorporated cities and towns here run their own building departments — a county permit does not cover work inside their limits.
Files with
City of Las Vegas Department of Building & Safety
Online portal: CLV Dashboard
City jurisdiction is distinct from unincorporated Clark County, and solar applications must go through the CLV Dashboard.
Files with
North Las Vegas Development Services — Building Safety Division
Online portal: Citizen Self-Service (EnerGov)
A self-certification program lets licensed professionals fast-track plan review on qualifying projects.
Files with
City of Henderson Building and Fire Safety Department
Online portal: Apply online
Permits that qualify for over-the-counter review can be finished through a virtual counter appointment after online submittal.
What a Clark County packet actually contains
Built by the same engine the app uses — these are the forms and attachments the scope triggers in this jurisdiction, not a generic list.
Re-roof / roof replacement in Clark County
3 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Re-Roof / Tear-Off Permit
Primary roofing permit application.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Nevada permit applications must carry the NSCB license number and monetary limit — verify your limit covers the contract value.
HVAC changeout in Clark County
3 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Mechanical / HVAC Changeout Permit
Mechanical permit for equipment changeout.
- OSHA Lockout / Tagout Sheet
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Nevada permit applications must carry the NSCB license number and monetary limit — verify your limit covers the contract value.
Window / door replacement in Clark County
3 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Window & Door Replacement Permit
Window / exterior door replacement permit application.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Nevada permit applications must carry the NSCB license number and monetary limit — verify your limit covers the contract value.
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Filing checklist for Las Vegas
- Verify whether the property sits inside Las Vegas city limits or in unincorporated Nevada — that determines which department accepts the application.
- Bring current general liability and workers' compensation certificates.
- Match declared valuation to the signed contract amount.
- Confirm whether the scope triggers a separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit pulled by a licensed sub.
- Schedule required inspections before covering any work.
General guidance for Las Vegas contractors, not legal advice. Confirm requirements and fees with the authority having jurisdiction.
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