Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code § 6.75 (2026) § 6.09.015
Annual apartment business license fee (Las Vegas Municipal Code)
Operative Text
Each operator of an apartment house shall pay an annual licensing fee based upon the schedule set forth in this Section. However, in the case of a group of apartment houses which are contiguous to each other, the contiguous group shall be treated as one apartment house for the purpose of this Section. No more than one fee is required to be paid under this Section for each apartment house. Number of Apartment House Rooms Fee 4 to 10 $75.00 Over 10 $75.00 plus $5.00 for each additional apartment in excess of 10
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 6.09.015 establishes an annual business license fee that operators of apartment houses must pay to the city. The fee is calculated on a sliding scale: $75 for properties with 4 to 10 units, and $75 plus $5 for each unit beyond 10 for larger properties. A special rule applies to contiguous apartment house groups, which are counted as a single property for fee purposes, meaning only one fee is owed per such group.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Las Vegas Mun. Code § 6.09.015, compliant apartment operators obtain and renew their annual business license each year, paying the applicable fee based on their unit count. Operators with more than 10 units calculate the fee by adding $5 per unit above 10 to the $75 base. Operators who own multiple adjacent properties should confirm whether those properties qualify as a contiguous group, which would allow them to be treated as a single apartment house and subject to just one fee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Las Vegas Mun. Code § 6.09.015 requires landlords operating apartment houses to hold a valid annual business license, which signals a baseline level of regulatory accountability to the city. While this provision primarily governs landlord obligations rather than tenant rights, tenants who believe their landlord is operating without the required license may contact the City of Las Vegas to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Las Vegas municipal regulations can help residents understand how licensing requirements may relate to broader habitability or code-enforcement concerns.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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