Advertising Space Leasing or Selling

An Advertising Space Leasing or Selling business is any person engaged in any form of leasing or selling outdoor advertising space whether the space is at a fixed or mobile location.    (LVMC 6.04.100)

1.      Confirm that the business location is within the Las Vegas city limits or that some or all of the signs to be leased or sold are within the Las Vegas city limits. 

2.      Make application for a Nevada sales tax permit and state business license from the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 555 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.  Call (702) 486-2300 for additional information. 

3.      If this business will be operated from a residence, a home occupation permit will be required.  Home Occupation Permits can be obtained in person at 731 South 4^th Street.  Home occupation permits cost $50.00 each.  Call (702) 229-6301 for additional information.

4.      30 days prior to commencing business, bring a completed license application and all applicable items listed above to the Business Services Division, 400 Stewart Avenue, 3^rd Floor (City Hall). 

5.      Fees due at time application is submitted are $630.00 ($600.00 license fee + $30.00 processing fee).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

6.      General business license applications are sent to the Planning Department and Fire Department for review and inspection.  Upon approval from these agencies and completion of all items listed above, the Business Services Division will issue your business license.