Gas furnace replacement cost in Las Vegas, NV
Installed, 80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency
A typical furnace (80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency) costs about $4,850 installed in the Las Vegas area, about the same as the national figure, because HVAC technicians here earn a median $29 an hour against $29 nationally.
Prices by size in Las Vegas
| Size | Low | Typical | High | National typical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,650 | $4,100 | $5,350 | $4,100 |
| 60,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,350 | $4,750 | $5,700 | $4,750 |
| 80,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,750 | $4,050 | $5,000 | $4,050 |
| 80,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,450 | $4,850 | $5,900 | $4,850 |
| 100,000 BTU, 80% efficiency | $3,900 | $4,250 | $5,450 | $4,250 |
| 100,000 BTU, 95%+ efficiency | $4,550 | $4,950 | $5,950 | $4,950 |
Local labor: what HVAC technicians earn here
| Hourly wage | Las Vegas metro | United States |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $23 | $23 |
| Median | $29 | $29 |
| 75th percentile | $37 | $37 |
The Las Vegas market
The City of Las Vegas issues water heater and HVAC replacement permits online without plans. Its permit list includes "Water Heater (Same for same only including Tankless)" and "HVAC exact change outs/repairs," and the permit is issued at the end of the online submission. Either a licensed building contractor or a residential owner-builder can apply, and inspections are booked at LasVegasNevada.gov/ScheduleInspection. Fees were not published in the pages reviewed, so check the city's fee schedule. Henderson, North Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County each run their own building departments. DOE's Building America guide puts Clark County in hot-dry climate zone 3B, and EIA's 2020 survey found 78% of Nevada homes have central air, 68% heat with natural gas and 67% heat water with gas.
Heating is a minor season in zone 3B, so a Las Vegas furnace may log few hours and outlast the air conditioner that shares its ducts. About 74% of Nevada homes heat with a furnace. When the AC is failing and the furnace is sound, you need not replace both, but the indoor coil and blower must suit the new condenser. A furnace in a hot attic should have its flue and duct connections checked during the visit.
Permits in Las Vegas
| Permit for this job | Yes (source) |
|---|---|
| Fee | Not stated on the city pages we checked |
| Who can pull it | Homeowner (Residential Owner Builder) or licensed contractor |
| Inspection | Yes (inspection scheduling provided for these permits) |
Rebates in Nevada
HEAR: announced, not open yet. HOMES: announced, not open yet. Source: Nevada Governor's Office of Energy, checked October 13, 2026.
What these programs cover, and other states
Other systems in Las Vegas
- Gas tank water heater
- Gas tankless water heater
- Central air conditioner
- Heat pump (ducted, outdoor unit + air handler)
Gas furnace cost in other metros
Sources
- Las Vegas, NV permit source (water heater permit)
- Las Vegas, NV permit source (who can pull)
- Las Vegas, NV permit source: Building fee table effective July 1, 2021; no MEP line
- Las Vegas, NV permit source: Fee schedule documents and Tankless Water Heater
- DOE Building America: Guide to Determining Climate Regions by County
- Nevada Governor's Office of Energy: funding opportunities
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for space heating fuel in U.S. homes by state
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for space heating in U.S. homes by state
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for air conditioning in U.S. homes by state
- EIA RECS 2020: Highlights for water heating in U.S. homes by state
- BLS OEWS May 2025, Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV (49-9021 HVAC mechanics and installers)
- DOE Consumer Furnaces Final Rule TSD (Sep 2023), Table 8.2.12 (2022$); labor share from App. 8D (11.97 person-hours, $705 of $2,527)