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Licensing, rebates, running costs and local guides for 6 Nevada communities.
| Place | Permit to replace | Fee | Electric | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | Required | $77 | NV Energy | 13 |
| Henderson | Required | $81 | NV Energy | 9 |
| North Las Vegas | Required | $80 | NV Energy | 11 |
| Paradise | Required (county) | $56.57 | NV Energy | 8 |
| Mesquite | Required | By job value (from $40) | Overton Power District No. 5 | 1 |
| Boulder City | Required | $50 | City of Boulder City (municipal electric utility) | 6 |
The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) licenses contracting businesses. Water heater work falls under Classification C-1, Plumbing and Heating; its C-1d Plumbing subclassification expressly covers systems to heat potable water and residential gas piping.
Check that the company holds an active C-1 or C-1d license with a monetary limit that covers your job; permits come from the local building department (e.g., Clark County, City of Las Vegas, Henderson).
Nevada State Contractors Board license search ↗ · NSCB – License classifications ↗ · NAC 624.190 – Classification C-1: Plumbing and heating ↗ · NSCB – Contractor license search ↗
Nevada Governor's Office of Energy · Not launched
Nevada is eligible for about $48.2M (HOMES) and $47.9M (HEAR) in IRA funds. The official page still shows a tentative timeline with a 2025 public opening and lists no open application or water heater rebate amounts.
Southwest Gas · Active
$175 for an ENERGY STAR whole-home natural gas tankless water heater with UEF above 0.90.
Southwest Gas Nevada residential customer (homeowner or renter); first-come, first-served while funds last; the listing shows an end date of Jan 1, 2029.
IRS · Ended
Covered improvements made through December 31, 2025. Not available for 2026 installations.
Checked September 29, 2026. Utility rebates are only for that utility’s customers. Each city guide shows the rebates for its utilities.