Henderson, Nev., Mun. Code § 15.12 (2026) § 15.12.090
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Fee, Fine or Service Name/Description Fee Re-inspection fee (each) $150.00 Administrative citations and fines for residential properties: 1st citation $100.00 2nd citation $300.00 3rd and/or subsequent citation(s) $500.00 Illegal Discharge 1 st citation $300.00 Illegal Discharge 2 nd and/or subsequent citation(s) $500.00 Illegal Dumping 1 st citation $300.00 Illegal Dumping 2 nd and or subsequent citation(s) $500.00 Administrative citations and fines for commercial properties pursuant to NRS 268.4122: 1st citation $250.00 2nd citation $500.00 3rd and/or subsequent citation(s) $1,000.00 Illegal Discharge 1 st citation $750.00 Illegal Discharge 2 nd and/or subsequent citation(s) $1,000.00 Other fees: Lien recordation and release fee $150.00 Stagnant water treatment fee $100.00 Administrative violation processing fee (1) $150.00 Abatement (2) Actual Costs Reasonable emergency tenant relocation costs incurred pursuant to 15.12.060.B.5(f) Actual Costs (1) To recover any staff time and expense incurred in processing enforcement actions under this Code not included in the other fees set forth herein. May be issued on a one-time basis per violation if abatement action or administrative citation is required. (2) Actual labor and materials associated with abatement, whether expended by city staff or contractors hired for such purpose.
Henderson Municipal Code § 15.12.090 establishes a schedule of fees and fines that the City of Henderson may assess in connection with code enforcement actions on residential and commercial properties. Fines for residential properties escalate from $100 for a first citation up to $500 for a third or subsequent citation, while commercial property fines under NRS 268.4122 range from $250 to $1,000. Additional charges—such as re-inspection fees, lien recordation fees, abatement costs, and emergency tenant relocation costs—may also be assessed depending on the nature and severity of the violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Henderson, Nev., Mun. Code § 15.12.090 should be aware that unresolved code violations can trigger an escalating series of fines—starting at $100 for a first residential citation and reaching $500 or more for repeat violations. Compliant operators generally address cited deficiencies promptly to avoid re-inspection fees of $150 per visit, abatement charges billed at actual cost, and lien recordation fees that can attach to the property. Commercial property operators face a steeper fine schedule, with citations under NRS 268.4122 reaching $1,000 for third and subsequent violations, making early remediation a standard practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Henderson, Nev., Mun. Code § 15.12.090, tenants may be affected by this fee schedule in situations where a landlord's code violations trigger city enforcement action, including provisions for reasonable emergency relocation costs assessed at actual cost pursuant to § 15.12.060.B.5(f). If a property has been cited and fines are escalating, tenants can contact the City of Henderson's code enforcement office to inquire about the status of outstanding violations. Tenant-rights organizations in Nevada can help residents understand how ongoing enforcement actions may relate to habitability rights and available remedies.
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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