What You Need
Clark County administers 8 permit and license types. Below is everything you need to know about each one — requirements, fees, timelines, and where to apply.
Business License (Unincorporated Clark)
Required for businesses in unincorporated Clark County (Paradise, Spring Valley, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, Winchester, Enterprise, etc.).
Required Information
- •Business Name
- •Business Type
- •Owner Name
- •Business Address
- •Federal Ein
- •State License Number
Required Documents
- 📎State Business License
- 📎Articles Of Organization
- 📎Government Id
Building Permit
Required for construction in unincorporated Clark County.
Required Information
- •Property Address
- •Apn
- •Project Description
- •Contractor Name
- •Contractor License
- •Estimated Value
Required Documents
- 📎Construction Plans
- 📎Structural Calculations
- 📎Energy Compliance
Special Use Permit
For uses requiring Board of County Commissioners or Zoning Board approval.
Required Information
- •Property Address
- •Apn
- •Current Zoning
- •Proposed Use
Required Documents
- 📎Site Plan
- 📎Justification Letter
- 📎Traffic Study
Liquor License
County liquor license for establishments in unincorporated areas.
Required Information
- •Business Name
- •Business Address
- •License Type
- •Owner Name
Required Documents
- 📎State Liquor License
- 📎Floor Plan
- 📎Background Check
Short-Term Rental (Vacation Rental)
Required for vacation rentals in unincorporated Clark County. Heavily regulated.
Required Information
- •Property Address
- •Owner Name
- •Local Contact
- •Max Occupancy
- •Parking Spaces
Required Documents
- 📎Floor Plan
- 📎Proof Of Ownership
- 📎Insurance
- 📎Fire Inspection
Mobile Home Park Permit
Required for mobile home park development and operation.
Required Information
- •Property Address
- •Apn
- •Number Of Spaces
- •Infrastructure Plan
- •Owner Name
Required Documents
- 📎Site Plan
- 📎Infrastructure Plans
- 📎Drainage Study
Sign Permit
Required for commercial signage in unincorporated areas.
Required Information
- •Business Address
- •Sign Type
- •Dimensions
Required Documents
- 📎Sign Rendering
- 📎Site Photo
Air Quality Permit (Clark County DAQ)
Clark County Department of Air Quality manages air quality permits separately from state NDEP. Required for operations with emissions.
Required Information
- •Facility Name
- •Facility Address
- •Emission Sources
- •Emission Estimates
- •Control Equipment
- •Operating Schedule
Required Documents
- 📎Emission Inventory
- 📎Control Plan
- 📎Engineering Analysis
- 📎Compliance Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
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