Enterprise Fund Fee Study and Cost Recovery Analysis
Las Vegas
Summary
The Building and Safety Enterprise Fund is projecting a nearly $3 million operating deficit for fiscal year 2026 due to lower-than-expected permit volumes. Staff is relying on frozen vacancies and deferred revenue accounts while working with a consultant on a fee study to right-size permit fees by fall.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Projected operating deficit of nearly $3 million for FY 2026, offset by reserve balances and deferred revenue.
City residents and developers benefit from maintained baseline plan review and inspection services without immediate staff layoffs.
Property owners and developers may face increased fee structures once the upcoming fee study is implemented.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Building and Safety Enterprise Fund Advisory Committee - Oct 8, 2026
The city is conducting a comprehensive fee study with a consultant to evaluate cost-recovery models for building permits and inspections, aiming to implement updated structures by next fiscal year.
Building and Safety Enterprise Fund Advisory Committee - Apr 13, 2026
The Building and Safety Enterprise Fund is projecting a nearly $3 million operating deficit for fiscal year 2026 due to lower-than-expected permit volumes. Staff is relying on frozen vacancies and deferred revenue accounts while working with a consultant on a fee study to right-size permit fees by fall.
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