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FILE 32003 · COUNTY OF CLARKSEAT · LAS VEGASPOPULATION · 2.3MVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Clark.

Clark County in Nevada. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
2
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Las Vegas
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Clark County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatLas Vegas
Population (est.)2.3M
FIPS32003
Building departmentClark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention
Permit portalClark County online permit portal
Fire marshalClark County Fire Department
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County of
Clark
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 32003
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2018 International Codes adopted by Clark County with amendments; NEC adopted per state.

Most of metro Las Vegas (including the Strip) is unincorporated Clark County and routes permits through county Building & Fire Prevention. City of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City each have their own departments.

Strip jurisdiction (unincorporated) has heightened fire and gaming-related review; Henderson uses its own development services structure.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Nevada State Contractors Board. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · Clark County Department of Building & Fire PreventionLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Nevada State Contractors Board license is the statewide credential; permit-pulling registration is handled per jurisdiction.

Building

Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Clark County online permit portal

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Clark County Comprehensive Planning

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Clark County Fire Department

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Clark County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Contractor bond required; amount set by Board
State or county
County overlayNevada State Contractors Board license required for contracting in Nevada. Liability proof and workers' comp commonly required for permits.
Verify
Varies
Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention
Source · Clark County Department of Building & Fire PreventionVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN CLARK COUNTY
2 CITIES
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Clark County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

HendersonClark County
01
Las VegasClark County
02
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN CLARK COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Clark County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Nevada State Contractors Board

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/nevada
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Clark County online permit portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Clark County Comprehensive Planning

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Clark County Fire Department

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Clark County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Nevada State Contractors Board. Clark County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Nevada State Contractors Board
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Clark County Department of Building & Fire Prevention
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Clark County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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