PlainPermit

Do I need a permit for a retaining wall in Las Vegas, NV?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a retaining wall in Las Vegas, NV (for example: Over 30 in: permit and plans).

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A permit and plans are required for a retaining wall more than 30 in high. Lower walls are not listed as needing one.

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Note: Source is a scanned guide (OCR).

Cost

Fee not extracted; see City of Las Vegas Building & Safety. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Business/Permits-Licenses/Online-Permits-List

Where to apply

City of Las Vegas Building & Safety (online permits)

Permitting authority: City of Las Vegas Department of Community Development, Building & Safety Division. Applies inside City of Las Vegas limits only. Much of the Las Vegas area (including the Strip, Paradise, Spring Valley and Enterprise) is unincorporated Clark County, which has its own rules. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Build a retaining wall more than 30 inches high;”

Source: https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/building-safety/Forms/General/When-do-I-need-a-permit-English-10-2025.pdf

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