Henderson, NV Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Nonresidential/mixed-use minimum
- 42 points
- Multifamily residential minimum
- 38 points
- Other residential minimum
- 31 points
- Small-building exemption
- under 1,500 sq ft
- Enforced at
- entitlement review
Summary
New buildings in Henderson must rack up sustainability points from an official menu, solar, low-flow fixtures, drip irrigation and more, before the city will sign off on entitlement.
For each development, applicants shall select a sufficient number of sustainable site and building design options from Table 19.10.12-1, Site and Building Design Options for Sustainability, below to achieve the minimum number of points outlined for that type of development. Compliance with this Section is determined as part of the entitlement review process.
C. Multifamily Residential Development. Multifamily residential development consisting of new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must achieve a minimum score of 38 points.
D. All Other Residential Development. All other residential development consisting of new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must achieve a minimum score of 31 points.
E. Nonresidential or Mixed-Use Development.
1. Nonresidential or mixed-use development consisting of new buildings or substantial renovations to existing buildings must achieve a minimum score of 42 points.
2. New buildings on partially developed sites (such as pad sites) located in developments built before the adoption of this Code must achieve a minimum score of 28 points. Eligibility is determined at the discretion of the Director.
Full Breakdown
Development Code § 19.10.12 makes sustainable design mandatory, not optional, for new construction and major renovations. Applicants pick options off Table 19.10.12-1 (energy, water, environmental health, pedestrian/bicycle systems, etc.) until they hit a minimum score: 42 points for nonresidential/mixed-use, 38 for multifamily, 31 for other residential. Buildings under 1,500 square feet and certain utility/industrial uses are exempt. Compliance is checked during entitlement review, before a permit is issued.
Violations & Fines
Failing to document enough Table 19.10.12-1 points blocks entitlement/permit approval for the project; the Development Services Director resolves eligibility disputes for exempt or partially-developed sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Henderson's green building rule a specific certification like LEED?
Does a small addition need to hit the point minimum?
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