North Las Vegas, NV Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum temperature
- 70°F at 3 feet above floor
- Governing section
- NLVMC § 15.20.030
- Base code
- 1994 Uniform Housing Code
- Unvented heaters
- Not permitted
- Max penalty
- $1,000 fine / 6 months jail per day
Summary
North Las Vegas requires every dwelling unit, guest room, and congregate residence to have heating and air conditioning capable of holding 70 degrees Fahrenheit. City Code § 15.20.030 amends the Uniform Housing Code's Section 701 to make this the local habitability floor, banning unvented fuel-burning heaters outright.
SECTION 701. Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation. 701.1 Heating and Air Conditioning. Dwelling units, guest rooms and congregate residences shall be provided with heating and air conditioning facilities, capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21.1 degrees Celsius) at a point three feet (914 mm) above the floor in all habitable rooms. Such facilities shall be installed and maintained in a safe condition and in accordance with Section 3102 of the Uniform Building Code, Mechanical Code, and all other applicable laws. Unvented, fuel burning heaters are not permitted. All heating and air cooling devices or appliances shall be of an approved type.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 146 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
20, then locally amended one of its core habitability provisions. " This is the operative local habitability standard for rental housing in the city: it applies to every habitable room, not just bedrooms, and it sets a specific numeric temperature rather than a vague comfort standard. 00 or up to six months in city jail, with each day of a continuing violation constituting a separate offense.
Violations & Fines
Failure to provide a heating and cooling system capable of maintaining 70°F in habitable rooms, or the use of an unvented fuel-burning heater, is a Uniform Housing Code violation under § 15.20.020's Section 204: a fine of up to $1,000.00, up to six months in the city jail, or both, with each day of continued noncompliance charged as a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature must a North Las Vegas rental maintain?
Can a landlord use a portable unvented heater to meet this rule?
What happens if a rental doesn't meet the heating standard?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in North Las Vegas
Compare North Las Vegas to another location·View the Nevada rental property rules overview
See something wrong?
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.
Repairs & Habitability in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Clark County handle repairs & habitability.