Guides · Updated October 2026
Casita and ADU guides for the Las Vegas Valley.
The short answer comes first in every guide, followed by the cases where it depends. Each rule and number names its source and date.
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Rules
What does Nevada's casita law (AB 396) change?Who it covers and what local ordinances can no longer require.Read the guide
City of Las Vegas or Clark County: which ADU rules apply?How to tell which government governs your parcel.Read the guide
Can my HOA stop me from building a casita in Las Vegas?What AB 396 does and does not say about associations.Read the guide
Can I rent out a casita in Las Vegas?Long-term rentals versus nightly rentals under the new law.Read the guide
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