Who needs a zoning approval and certificate of occupancy in Nevada?

Issued by Your city or county planning and building departments, at step 3 of 6 in the opening sequence: approve the space.

Every kind of business in Nevada

The Nevada table lists this for every kind of business.

Confirm the zoning allows your use before signing; the business license is not issued until zoning clears, and a change of use needs building permits, a fire inspection and the certificate of occupancy before the health district and the liquor board will finish their approvals. Reno tells applicants for liquor and other privileged licenses to allow at least 60 days.

Checked Oct 21, 2026 against the agency’s page.

Step 3 of 6: Approve the space

  1. Set up the business
  2. Register for tax
  3. Approve the space
  4. Get the permits for your kind of business
  5. Alcohol permits
  6. Before the first hire

Issued by Your city or county planning and building departments.

Sources and dates

Clark County Building and Fire Prevention; City of Las Vegas and City of Reno business licensing guides; local codes. Checked against the agency’s page on the date shown; cities add their own fees.

Questions about opening here.