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Henderson, NV Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

RS single-family limit: 35 feet
RM district limit: 45 feet
RH district limit: 60 feet
RMH manufactured-home limit: 15 feet (30 for recreation bldgs)
Affordable Housing bonus: +15 feet, Director approval

Summary

Henderson caps single-family homes in RS zoning districts at 35 feet, multi-family buildings at 45 to 60 feet depending on density, and manufactured homes at 15 feet under the city's Development Code height table.

Standard RS RM RH RMH1 ... Height Standards Primary Building (max.) (ft.) 35 45(C) 60(C) 15 (CN District: 35)

Source: Henderson Development Code — Title 19View official code

Full Breakdown

Henderson's Development Code sets a 35-foot maximum building height in RS single-family districts, 45 feet in RM medium-density districts, 60 feet in RH high-density districts, and 15 feet in the RMH manufactured-home district (30 feet for RMH recreational facilities). The Director can approve a 15-foot height bonus above the base zoning district maximum for developments that include Affordable Housing units, but the taller buildings must sit at least 150 feet from any developed RS-district property line. The limits apply citywide to every primary building in a residential zoning district, not just single-family construction.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding these limits without a Director-approved height bonus is a zoning code violation; Henderson's Building Division will not issue a permit for construction that exceeds the applicable district height maximum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the height limit for a house in Henderson?

In Henderson's RS single-family zoning districts, the Development Code caps primary building height at 35 feet, per Table 19.2.2-1 of the Development Code.

Can I build higher than 35 feet in an RS district in Henderson?

Only with the Director's approval of a 15-foot Affordable Housing height bonus, and only if the taller building sits at least 150 feet from any developed RS-district property line.

Does the height limit differ for apartments and manufactured homes in Henderson?

Yes: RM districts allow 45 feet, RH districts allow 60 feet, and the RMH manufactured-home district caps primary buildings at 15 feet (30 feet for recreational facilities).

Sources & Official References

[1]Henderson Development Code, Table 19.2.2-1 (Development Standards – Residential Districts)

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