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The Nevada Residential Recovery Fund
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- The Residential Construction Recovery Fund can pay owners of single-family homes who suffered actual damages from a licensed residential contractor's violation of the contractor law (NRS 624.510).
- You must file within 4 years after the work was completed (NRS 624.480).
- You are not eligible if you pulled the building permit yourself, were the owner-builder, or had the work done to rent, lease or sell the home within 1 year (NRS 624.510).
(source: Nevada Legislature) (source: Nevada Legislature)
The Board's Recovery Fund pages describe the fund as being for owners of single-family residences who contracted with a licensed contractor, and explain the claim steps and limits. (source: Nevada State Contractors Board) (source: Nevada State Contractors Board)
A residential contractor must include a written Recovery Fund notice in the contract. The Board can fine a contractor up to $250 for a first failure and up to $500 for later ones (NRS 624.520). (source: Nevada Legislature)
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Sources
- Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau): NRS 624.510 (Recovery Fund eligibility and limits) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau): NRS 624.480 (Recovery Fund filing deadline) (checked November 2, 2026)
- Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB): Residential Recovery Fund (checked November 2, 2026)
- Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB): Residential Recovery Fund Overview (checked November 2, 2026)
- Nevada Legislature (Legislative Counsel Bureau): NRS 624.520 (Recovery Fund notice in contracts) (checked November 2, 2026)
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