Commercial Septic System Permits
Scheduled Service Interruption Notice
Beginning at 12:00 PM on April 22, 2026, certain Environmental Health web services will be temporarily unavailable. This includes online payment processing. Services are expected to be fully restored by 8:00 AM on April 27, 2026.
During this interruption, in-person payments in the form of checks, cashier’s checks, or money orders, can be made at the following locations during posted business hours:
Southern Nevada Health District Main Facility
280 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107 |Monday-Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Fremont Public Health Center
2830 E. Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89104 |Tuesday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
The Septic System counter is where all commercial holding tank and construction permits are completed. Copies of plot plans and active permits can be obtained by calling (702) 759-0660.
Appointments are required to submit your paperwork. Call (702) 759-0660 to scheduled an appointment. Permits are issued approximately one week after all paperwork is submitted. Permit fees are due at the time of the application.
Cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard, money order, cashier’s checks, and business checks are accepted at all locations except Laughlin. At the Laughlin location cash is not accepted.
New Location:
Southern Nevada Health District Main Facility280 S. Decatur Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
The counter is open Mon – Thurs 8:00AM to 3:30PM, Closed on Fridays
Types of Commercial Permits
- Commercial ISDS Permit Requirements — For new commercial construction that includes a septic system.
- Holding Tank Permit Requirements — For temporary business structures, such as sales and construction trailers.
Contact Information
Updated on: October 8, 2025