Administrative overview · FIPS 32003
Clark County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention
For a project in or near Clark County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
702-455-3000
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
4701 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89118
Operating hours
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Friday-Sunday closed; department-specific hours may vary.
Review expectation
Ask the agency for its current review estimate
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Clark County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 702-455-3000.
How long might review take?
A typical review timeline was not verified. Ask the agency for its current completeness and review estimate.
How are inspections scheduled?
Inspections may be scheduled after permit issuance online through Citizen Access, through the 24/7 automated phone system at 702-455-3000 (option 1, option 1, option 1), or at the Field Services counter. Online scheduling generally permits requests up to five days in advance.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Effective January 11, 2026: 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, and 2023 National Electrical Code, with Southern Nevada/Clark County amendments. The county also lists the 2026 Amusement Ride and People Mover Code. N/A; the county’s reviewed building pages do not publish a consolidated minor/cosmetic exemption list. Permit requirements vary by project and applicable clearance requirements.