Accessory Structures in Clark County, NV (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Clark County, Nevada.
Verified from official government sources
ADU Rules
In unincorporated Clark County, accessory living quarters are a permitted accessory use in single-family zoning districts, no special use permit hearing required, but they are capped at one per lot and must meet strict siting, size, and design standards under Title 30.
Clark County ADU Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsClark County Code § 30.03.03(A)(2)
i. Location and Access (a) Accessory living quarters must be in conjunction with a single-family residence. (b) No more than 1 accessory living quarters is allowed on any lot or parcel. ii. Layout and Design (a) Accessory living quarters shall not be located within a manufactured or tiny home park or on a lot that is less than 4,000 square feet. ...
Shed & Carport Rules
In unincorporated Clark County, a detached one-story shed used for tool or storage space skips the building permit only if it's 200 square feet or smaller, has no plumbing or mechanical equipment, and any accessory structure must still meet the zoning district's setback lines.
Clark County Shed Size, Setback & Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsClark County Code § 22.02.190(A)
One-story detached accessory buildings in conjunction with a single family dwelling used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar non-occupiable space, provided the floor area does not exceed two hundred square feet; and no mechanical or plumbing is to be installed. Exemption from obtaining a building permit applies when associated electrical work is limited to a single lighting circui...
Tiny Homes
In unincorporated Clark County, tiny homes are allowed outright only in the RS2 zoning district; everywhere else, AG, OS, and the remaining RS districts, placing one requires a discretionary Special Use Permit under Title 30's Use Regulations.
Clark County: Tiny Homes Need Permit
Significant RestrictionsClark County Code § 30.03.03.A.22.i (Single-Family Detached Dwelling — Location and Access)
Tiny homes are permissible in RS2 and require a Special Use Permit (UC), per §30.06.05D, in the AG, OS, and the remaining RS districts.
Accessory Structures by City in Clark County
3 cities in Clark County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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