The Boulder City Economic Vitality
Commission welcomes you to Boulder City



Starting a business here is quite simple.
This informational packet will walk you
through the process, step by step.
The Economic Vitality Commission’s mission
statement is to be a partnership between
business and government in order to provide
and promote a healthy economic climate in
Boulder City. It is a collaborative effort
between the City of Boulder City and the
Boulder City Chamber of Commerce. Our
vision is to simplify your process and create
a “user-friendly” approach to starting your
business in our neighborhood.
We want to see you succeed and become
an asset to our community. Please feel free
to contact the EVC Navigator who’s card is
attached to this folder. They will be happy to
assist you with any questions, concerns, or
comments you might have.
Guide to Starting a Business
in Boulder City
Table of Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Labor Characteristics
Utilities
Quality of Life
Business Licensing Guide
Permits & Zoning
Redevelopment Agency
Boulder City, Nevada is home of the State's number one tourist attraction, Hoover
Dam and now the O’Callahgan-Tillman Bridge. This is a wholesome, family-oriented
community, with a significant retirement sector, that takes pride in its low crime rate
and high-quality police and fire protection. We are ideally located between the
entertainment and excitement of Las Vegas and Henderson, and the recreation
paradise of the National Lake Mead Recreation Area, containing North America's
largest man-made lake.
Even though Boulder City is controlled by a slow-growth ordinance and therefore
remains a small community, we host many large events. Art in the Park and Spring
Jamboree are two of the largest events in Boulder City drawing nearly 100,000
guests to our quaint town. You'll never find a dull weekend, as there is always
something happening. The attractions and recreational opportunities have put
Boulder City on the International map. Bootleg Canyon is world renowned for its
amazing and extreme mountain biking. It is home to an exciting zip line, soaring
visitors over the breathtaking views of Bootleg Canyon and Hemenway Park and
Valley. If visitors look really hard while sailing through the air, they might spot one of
the many bighorn Sheep lying on the cool grass of Hemenway Park.
Boulder City’s friendly atmosphere and enjoyable pace really gives you a sense of
down home charm. We would love to have you join us for a relaxing stroll through Old
Town, play a challenging game of golf at one of the golf courses, do a little shopping
in the business corridor, or enjoy an appetizing meal at a favorite restaurant.
No matter what mood you arrive in, Boulder City will bring a smile to your face and
will draw you back time and time again.
Labor Characteristics
Population
Boulder City
16,208
Average Annual Growth Rate Last 10 Years
Clark County
1.6%
1,996,542
Demographics
Median Household Income
Household income in Excess of $75K
Median Value of a House in Boulder City
Percentage of House Exceeding $200k
Single Family Dwellings
Median Age of Residents
Age of Adults 65+
$60,995
37%
$175,500
33%
60%
47
35%
Major Employers
Clark County School District
Bureau of Reclamation
National Park Service
City of Boulder City
Eldorado Energy
Boulder City Hospital
Rocky Research
Papilion Helicopters
Information derived from the Las Vegas Perspective, 30 th Annual Edition
Labor Characteristics
continued
Age
Under 18
18 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 and Over
Average Age
Median Age
17%
7%
9%
9%
15%
17%
25%
45.2
50.1
Education
Less than 9th grade
Some High School, No Diploma
High School Graduate (or GED)
Some college, No Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
Professional School Degree
3%
8%
31%
28%
7%
12%
7%
1%
Race/Ethnicity
White
Hispanic/Latino
Black/African American
Asian
American Indian/Alaska Native
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Other or More than One race
89%
7%
1%
1%
1%
0%
2%
Information derived from the Las Vegas Perspective, 30 th Annual Edition
Utilities
Municipal ownership and an advantageous location near Hoover Dam, one of the world’s
largest hydroelectric power plants, offer the community comparatively low utility rates.
Combined billing includes water, trash, sewage disposal and electricity.
Average Monthly Residential Utility Cost:
Electric power
$159.23
Natural Gas
$46.43
Sewer
$17.80
Solid Waste Disposal $13.11
Water
$37.50
*Boulder City Chamber of Commerce
Electric Power
The City of Boulder City owns its own electrical utility with rates substantially lower than anywhere else
in Southern Nevada. This fact is primarily due to a longstanding agreement to buy power from
Hoover Dam.
Municipal Water
Boulder City owns its own water distribution facility with rates considerably lower than any other
municipality in Southern Nevada.
Electric/Water/Sewer/Trash
(702) 293-9224
Telephone and Internet Providers
Century Link
Cox Communications
(702) 224-7400
(702) 383-4000
Quality of Life
State Taxes
Nevada tax laws are among the most advantageous in the U.S. There are no corporate income,
personal income, inheritance, franchise, intangibles, capital stock, chain store receipts, inheritance,
gift, goods in transit, inventories or bank shares taxes. Nevada’s Freeport law exempts all
materials and goods stored for later shipment.
- Boulder City Chamber of Commerce
Living Expenses
The ACCRA Cost of Living Index measures relative price for consumer goods and services in
participating areas. The average for all participating places, both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan, equals 100, and each participant’s index read as a percentage of the average for all
places.
Groceries
100.5
Housing
114.9
Utilities
91.0
Transportation
104.4
Health Care
106.9
Misc. Goods
101.6
Employment Status
Employed
Not in Labor Force
Unemployed
47%
47%
5%
Information derived from the Las Vegas Perspective, 30 th Annual Edition
Business Licensing Checklist
Step One – Zoning & Permits
These are the suggested steps along with a listing and a brief description of
each of the forms and filings necessary for business operations in Boulder City
Nevada.
Insure you are familiar with all of the following:
ZONING ORDINANCES
To insure that you in a location zoned for your type of business, check the city and
county ordinances before signing any lease. For home-based business, verify if
Home Occupation Permit is required.
City of Boulder City Community Development
401 California Avenue
Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-9282
www.bcnv.org
Permits and Planning Zoning
Frequently Asked Questions
The Community Development Department of Boulder City has divisions consisting of Planning and Zoning,
Building Inspection and Code Enforcement, Redevelopment and Urban Design. Community Development is also
responsible for the Strategic Plan of Boulder City and the Comprehensive Master Plan.
HOW DO I FIND THE ZONING OF A PROPERTY? The City’s zoning maps are not yet online. (The information
on the County’s website is NOT for Boulder City zoning). In the meantime, please call the Community
Development Department at (702) 293-9282 to obtain the zoning of a property. Zoning maps are also
available for purchase in the Public Works Department at City Hall. You may contact the Public Works
Department office at (702) 293-9200.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE ZONING ORDINANCE (TITLE 11) REGULATIONS? The City’s zoning ordinance (Title
11) is part of the municipal code, which is available online:
http://www.sterlingcodifiers.com/NV/Boulder%20City/index.htm
Community Development Department
City Hall 401 California Ave.
Boulder City, Nevada 89005
Phone (702) 293-9282
Fax (702) 293-9392
Business Licensing Checklist
Step Two – Create a Corporation, Limited Liability Company, Partnership,
Sole Proprietorship or Legal Organization
EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN)
Every partnership, corporation or limited liability company must have an employer identification number (EIN)
to use as a federal taxpayer identification number. Sole proprietors must also have an EIN if they pay wages
to one or more employees or if they are required to file any excise tax returns. The EIN numbers are
sometimes referred to as a Tax ID number.
Local IRS (Las Vegas) Office
U.S. Internal Revenue Service
110 City Parkway
Las Vegas NV 89106
(702) 868-5005
(800) 829-4933
Businesses can fill out Form SS-4 online and get an EIN number quickly.
See www.irs.gov/smallbiz for full details.
WORKERS COMPENSATION
All employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Contact your
business insurance agent for further details. You may also refer to Nevada Division of Industrial Relations for
further details. (www.dirweb.state.nv.us/)
Business Licensing Checklist
Step Two – Continued
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPARTMENT
This is Nevada’s unemployment insurance. The business is assigned an experience rating based on the
mount of unemployment claims that have been filed. For a new business, the rate is 3.0% of the gross wage
paid to each employee. The amount of wage subject to the tax changes annually. For more information,
contact:
Nevada State Employment Security Department
3405 S, Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 486-0250
detr.state.nv.us
If forming a CORPORATION or a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC)
Corporations and LLCs must file Articles of Incorporation or Articles of Organization with the Nevada
Secretary of State and Maintain all records, minutes, etc., as required by law. You may go to their website
and download the appropriate forms. For more information, contact the Nevada Secretary of State’s
office at:
SOS Annex
202 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89701-4069
(775) 684-5708
sos.state.nv.us
Corporations Division Suite # 4000
555 East Washington Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 486-2880
Business Licensing Checklist
Step Three – Obtaining a Fictitious Name Certificate (DBA)
If forming a SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP or PARTNERSHIP:
If you plan to use a name other than your legal name, you must file a Fictitious Firm
Name Certificate (Doing Business As) with the Clark County Clerk’s office to identify
the owner(s). This applies to corporations and LLCs as well as sole proprietorship and
partnerships. You may wish to check with the County Clerk’s office to determine if the
fictitious name you want is available by accessing their Website:
www.accessclarkcounty.com/clerk/FFN.htm.
You may go to their website and download the appropriate forms or use the following
contact information.
Clark County Clerk
500 South Grand
First Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 671-0500
www.accessclarkcounty.com
Clark County Clerk Commissioners
Branch
500 South Grand Central Parkway
6th Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89155
Business Licensing Checklist
Step Four – Obtaining a State Business License
State Business License
All business operating in Nevada must obtain a State Business License currently issued by the
Department of Taxation. The State Business License Fee and renewal has increased from $100.00 to
$200.00 per business as of July 1, 2009, and will revert back to $100 effective July 1, 2011. Effective
October 1, 2009, administration of the State Business License will transfer over to the Secretary of
State’s Office. Additionally, the definition of “Business” has language that includes any entity organized
pursuant to Title 7 whether or not the entity performs a service or engages in a business for profit. The
license is renewable annually. The forms are available on their websites. For more information contact.
Obtain a retail sales permit (If Required)
Every new business must check with the State Department of Taxation to determine whether they need a
resale permit, an exemption certificate, or are subject to use tax. A deposit or bond may be required.
Check with the taxation department for fee payment and other information. You may go to their website
and download the appropriate forms.
Nevada State Department of Taxation- Las Vegas
Grant Sawyer Office Building
555 E. Washing ton Ave., Suite 1300
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 486-2300
tax.state.nv.us
Business Licensing Checklist
Step Five – Obtaining a Local Business License
In the State of Nevada all new business are required to obtain a business license within the city/county in
which they operate. You may go to their website and download the appropriate forms. For more information
in the Southern Nevada area, contact the following:
City of Boulder City
Business License
401 California Avenue
Boulder City, NV 89005 (702) 293-6281








www.bcnv.org
Complete Boulder City application
You must be able to hang at a commercially zoned Boulder City address
Copy of rent/lease receipt from owner of building verifying office space
Zoning, building, fire and police inspections are required.
Clark County health permit if food sales are involved.
Proof of registration with the Department of Taxation
Proof of Workers Compensation Form D-25 Affirmation of compliance
Contractors must provide a copy of their Nevada Stare Contractor’s License.
Attachments:
Licensing & Permits
City of Boulder City Building Department :Permit application checklist
Resident Business License Application
Non-Resident Business License Application
Business Licensing Checklist
Step Six – Obtaining Special Permits
In addition to city and county licenses, certain business/ occupations are required to obtain special state
licenses (i.e. contractors, beauticians, etc.). As a new business you may be required by the city or
county to obtain additional permits from Health, Police, Fire or Building Departments. Inquire with the
individual licensing agency for more information.
State Contractors Board
23410 Corporate Circle, Ste 200
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 486-1100
www.nvcontractorsboard.com
Public Transportation Permits
Nevada Transportation Service
Authority Licensing
2290 South Jones Blvd, Ste 110
Las Vegas NV 89146
(702) 486-3303
www.tsa.nv.gov
Air Quality Permits
Air Quality & Environmental
Management
Government Center, 1st Floor
500 S Grand Central Pkwy.
Las Vegas, NV 89155
(702) 455-5942
www.co.clark.nv.us/air_quality
Eldercare/ Other Care Related
Businesses State Department
of Human Resources
Bureau of Licensure
4220 South Maryland Pkwy,
Bldg D, Ste 810
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 486-6515
dhhs.nv.gov/
Childcare Licensing Information
Contact your city. County business
office.
Restaurants/ Food Service
Southern Nevada Health District
625 Shadow Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702)759-0588
www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org
(Click on Services, Environmental
Health, Downloadable Information, Food)
Business Licensing Checklist
State Business Tax
MODIFIED STATE BUSINESS TAX
As of July 1, 2009, if the sum of all taxable wages, after health car deductions, paid by the
employer does not exceed $62,500 for the calendar quarter, the amount of tax is 0.5% of the sum
of those wages (0.005). If the sum of all the wages paid by the employer exceeds $62, 500 for the
calendar quarter, the tax is $312.50 plus 1.17% of the amount the wage exceed $62,500. For
example: If the sum of all wages for the 12/09 quarter is $101,000. The tax is $321.50 plus
$450.45 (0.0117 x $38,500 which is the amount exceeding $62,500) = total tax due of $762.95.
These changes are to expire June 30, 2011. No changes were made to the definition of
Financial Institutions or the tax rate for Financial Institutions which remains at 2%.
Nevada State Department of Taxation- Las Vegas
Grant Sawyer Office Building
555 E. Washington Ave., Ste 1300
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 486-2300
tax.state.nv.us
Business Licensing Checklist
Taxation Continued
NEVADA LODGING TAX
Initiative Petition 1 amended NRS 244 and imposed an additional tax at the rate of 3% of the
gross receipts from the rental of transient lodging in Clark and Washoe Counties. As of July 1,
2009 the tax is imposed throughout the county, including its incorporated cities, upon all persons
in the business of providing lodging. In addition AB 552 changes when lodging tax is due to the
Department of Taxation. The local governments must pay the tax to the Department on or before
the last day of the month immediately following the month in which the tax is collected, therefore,
the lodging tax payments for the May 2009 period will be due to the Department of Taxation on or
before June 30, 2009.
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX
All business must pay an annual tax on business equipment and furniture (excluding inventories)
based upon the assessed value of the property.
County Assessor’s Office
500 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89155
(702) 455-3882
www.accessclarkcounty.com/assessor
NEVADA LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TAX
A 10% tax applied to revenues derived from entertainment venues. Some of the taxable items
include tickets sales, merchandise, food and refreshments. Contact the Nevada State
Department of Taxation for further details.
Business Licensing Checklist
U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
IRS W-4 and I-9 Form
The law requires every employee to complete a W-4 form so that the employer can withhold the
proper amount of income tax from each paycheck. For further information, contact the IRS at:
Local (Las Vegas) Office
110 City Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106
9702) 868-5005
Toll free: (800) 829-4933
www.irs.ustreas.gov
U.S.IMMIGRATION SERVICE I-9 FORM
All employers must also document proof of an employee’s right to work in the United States.
Every employee must have a properly completed I-9 on file in the business office.
Immigration & Naturalization Service
Employer Relations Officer
3373 Pepper Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89120
(702) 388-6908
FORMS REQUEST: (800) 870-3676
http://uscis.gov
Business Licensing Checklist
State Labor Laws
All employers must comply with the state minimum wage and overtime laws and must post a sign
explaining these laws at their place of business.
State Labor Commission
555 E. Washington Ave, Ste 4100
Las Vegas, NV 89101
More Information
(702) 455-3882
www.laborcommissioner.com
For more information or to obtain management assistance, please contact the Nevada Small
Business Development Center.
Las Vegas NSBDC Office
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
851 E. Tropicana, Bldg 700 (physical)
4505 Maryland Pkwy, Box 456011(mail)
Las Vegas, NV 89514
Phone: (702) 895-4270
Fax: (702) 895-4273
www.nsbdc.org
The information, materials and services provided by or through the Nevada Small Business Development Center do not
constitute legal advice and should not be considered a substitute for legal accounting and other professional advice. The
information you receive from the NSBDC s presented without any representation or warranties whatsoever, including as to
the accuracy or completeness.
City of Boulder City
Redevelopment Agency
The City of Boulder City Redevelopment Agency has been established to assist businesses and
developers interested in projects aimed at revitalizing property within the Redevelopment Area. In
an effort to encourage continuity in the redevelopment process and ensure compliance with the
adopted Redevelopment Plan, the Agency has developed a policy on how projects will be
considered for funding.
Property owners and developers seeking assistance from the Redevelopment Agency should
demonstrate how their project complements the Redevelopment Plan. If monetary assistance is
requested, they must show that no other reasonable means of financing is obtainable. It should
also be noted that projects above $100,000 receiving Redevelopment Agency funding are subject
to the payment of prevailing wages, as determined by the Nevada State Labor Commissioner, on
all labor involved in the construction of the project. Projects up to $90,990.00 can receive up to
30% of their redevelopment project. RDA expenses must first be approved by the RDA Board
before they can be reimbursed. No money is forthcoming before approval. Do not start your
project without first applying, becoming approved, and given the proper notice to move forward.
The Agency can use funds which accrue over time to finance public sector improvements like
road widening, landscaping, or utility upgrading. Alternatively, the agency can enter into public /
private partnerships where a modest amount of public sector funds are combined with a larger
private sector investment resulting in major revitalization.
City of Boulder City Community Development - (702) 293-9282
Contacts
For assistance with the business licensing process please contact a Navigator with the Economic Vitality
Committee at (702) 293-2034.
For more information or to obtain management assistance, please contact the Nevada Small Business
Development Center.
Las Vegas NSBDC Office
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
851 E. Tropicana, Bldg 700 (physical)
4505 Maryland Pkwy, Box 456011(mail)
Las Vegas, NV 89514
Phone: (702) 895-4270
Fax: (702) 895-4273
www.nsbdc.org