City of Las Vegas

Department of Planning
Business Licensing Division
495 S. Main St
Las Vegas, NV 89101

City of Las Vegas Business License Instructions
Special Care Facility


A commercial facility that provides for overnight care of one or more of the following: 1) physical, mental illness or infirmity, 2) treatment of drug or alcohol dependency, 3) rehabilitation which requires confinement to a facility, but does not require medical, surgical or other specialized treatment normally provided by a hospital.

1. Confirm the proposed business location is within the Las Vegas city limits and properly zoned for this activity, if applicable. For information on planning, zoning, and building requirements, call (702) 229-6301 or visit City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.

2. Obtain a modified medical detoxification facility license from the Nevada Bureau of Licensure and Certification located at 4220 South Maryland Parkway, Building D-810, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89110. Call (702) 486-6515 for additional information. The Bureau of Licensure and Certification is located at 4220 South Maryland Parkway, Building D-810, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89110. Certification from the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse may also be required. Call (775) 684-4190 for additional information.

3. Provide proof of compliance with the Nevada Secretary of State located at 2250 Las Vegas Boulevard North, North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030. For additional information call (702) 486-2880 or visit their website at www.nvsilverflume.gov. Provide proof of compliance with the Nevada Department of Taxation located at 700 E Warm Springs Road, 2nd Floor, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. For additional information call (866) 962-3707 or visit their website at www.nvsilverflume.gov.

4. 30 days prior to commencing business, apply on-line at https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/dashboard.

5. Fees due at time application is submitted are $150 ($100 license fee + $50 processing fee). License fees are based on the gross revenue of the business and are due in advance semiannually. If your business is approved for operation from your home and you reside in the city limits of Las Vegas an additional one time fee of $50 is required for a Home Occupation Permit. Make check payable to CITY OF LAS VEGAS.

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