Apartment House

1.      Confirm that the proposed business location is within the Las Vegas city limits and properly zoned for this activity. For information on planning, zoning, and building requirements, call (702) 229-6301 or visit our Development Services Center at 731 South 4^th Street.

2.      Make application for a Nevada sales/use tax permit and state business license from the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 555 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.  For additional information call (702) 486-2300 or visit their website at http://tax.state.nv.us/.

3.      The licensee or on-site manager of an apartment house with more than four units must show proof of having enrolled or completed the Las Vegas Crime Free Multi-Housing Program presented by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.  Call (702) 828-4306 for additional information.    

4.      The licensee or apartment manager must obtain and maintain a valid work card pursuant to Las Vegas Municipal Code Chapters 6.86 and 6.09.020.  Call the Metropolitan Police Department Work Card Division at (702) 828-3271 for additional information. 

5.      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). 

6.      Fees due at time application is submitted are based on the number of units.  $30.00 processing fee + (0 - 4 units =$0.00, 5 - 10 units = $25.00, 11 + units = $25.00 + $2.50 for each additional apartment).  Make checks payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

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