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Solar PV Permit (City Building Permit + State CID Electrical) in Roswell, New Mexico

Required for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems within Roswell city limits. The structural/roof-mounting scope is processed as a standard City of Roswell Building Permit, valuation-based per the City's Building Fee Schedule. The electrical-connection scope is NOT issued by the City — as of January 1, 2026 (until further notice), the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) handles all electrical permitting, plan review, and inspection in Roswell, and 'Solar' is an explicit checkbox scope of work on the CID electrical permit application (residential and commercial). A separate small plumbing-side fee applies if the installation includes a solar thermal (water-heating) component.

Verified 2026-07-19 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Structural/roof-mounting scope: submit a City of Roswell Building Permit Application (email to permits@roswell-nm.gov or via CloudPermit), reviewed against the New Mexico Residential/Commercial Building Code (2021 IRC/IBC base) as the City's Building & Inspections Division enforces as the local AHJ under NMAC 14.5.2
  • Site plan (with setbacks and drainage plan) and, where roof-mounted, structural adequacy documentation per 14.5.2.10 NMAC submittal requirements
  • Electrical-connection scope: apply through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), not the City — check 'Solar' as the scope of work on the CID Electrical Permit Application (residential or commercial)
  • Only appropriately, validly, and currently CID-licensed persons (or an eligible homeowner under 14.5.2.18 NMAC) may apply for or be issued the electrical permit
  • If the installation includes a solar thermal (water-heating) component, a separate Plumbing/Mechanical Permit line item applies for that plumbing connection ('Solar System (each)')
  • Persons who are not appropriately, validly, and currently licensed by CID are not eligible to apply for or be issued a building permit either, except under the homeowner's permit provision

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Fee schedule

City of Roswell Building Permit Fee — valuation $0-$549City of Roswell Building Fee Schedule (DocumentCenter/View/26127); same general valuation-tiered table used for all Building Permits — no dedicated solar line item exists, so the structural scope is billed under the same table already documented in the residential-building-permit entry in this file (up to $5,609.00 for the $900,500-$1,000,000 tier, plus $3.65 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000)
$24.00
CID Electrical Permit — New Residential Electrical, Service/Panel 0-100 amp (typical residential solar interconnection tier)City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022) — same statewide CID fee schedule already documented in this file's electrical-permit entry; actual tier depends on the amperage of the interconnection equipment installed
$45.00
CID Minimum Inspection Fee (all electrical permits)City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022)
$27.00
CID Plan Review (required on Commercial Permits)City of Roswell / CID Electrical Permit Application fee schedule (revised 3/24/2022); applies to commercial-scale solar installations
$96.00
Solar System (each) — plumbing-side connection, solar thermal component onlyPlumbing/Mechanical Permit Application fee schedule, City of Roswell — applies only if the installation includes a solar thermal (water-heating) component; a standard PV-only (electricity-generating) system does not trigger this plumbing fee
$5.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Roswell building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Structural / Roof-Mount (City)

    Verifies racking/mounting attachment and roof penetrations against approved plans

  2. 2

    Electrical Rough-In / Final (NM CID)

    Scheduled directly with CID, not the City — CID's general inspection scheduling line is (505) 222-9813 or 1-877-243-0979, or cid.inspection@rld.nm.gov

See the full Roswell inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • As of January 1, 2026, the electrical-connection scope of any solar installation in Roswell is a STATE (CID) permit, not a City permit — 'Solar' is an explicit checkbox scope of work on the CID Electrical Permit Application, distinct from the general new-service amperage tiers.
  • The structural/roof-mounting scope still goes through the normal City of Roswell Building Permit process and its general valuation-based fee table — there is no dedicated solar line item on the City's own Building Fee Schedule.
  • If your installation includes a solar water heater (thermal) as well as PV panels, budget the separate $5.00 'Solar System' plumbing fee on top of the City building permit and CID electrical permit.
  • This CID takeover of Roswell's electrical permitting is stated as a temporary, 'until further notice' arrangement (per a CID notice dated December 30, 2025) — verify current status on the City of Roswell Building Inspections page before applying, since it could revert to City administration.
  • Paul Cordova, (505) 670-2025, Paul.Cordova@rld.nm.gov, is the primary CID electrical inspector currently covering the Roswell area.

Frequently asked questions

Roswell requires a solar pv permit (city building permit + state cid electrical) for: Structural/roof-mounting scope: submit a City of Roswell Building Permit Application (email to permits@roswell-nm.gov or via CloudPermit), reviewed against the New Mexico Residential/Commercial Building Code (2021 IRC/IBC base) as the City's Building & Inspections Division enforces as the local AHJ under NMAC 14.5.2; Site plan (with setbacks and drainage plan) and, where roof-mounted, structural adequacy documentation per 14.5.2.10 NMAC submittal requirements; Electrical-connection scope: apply through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), not the City — check 'Solar' as the scope of work on the CID Electrical Permit Application (residential or commercial); Only appropriately, validly, and currently CID-licensed persons (or an eligible homeowner under 14.5.2.18 NMAC) may apply for or be issued the electrical permit; If the installation includes a solar thermal (water-heating) component, a separate Plumbing/Mechanical Permit line item applies for that plumbing connection ('Solar System (each)'); Persons who are not appropriately, validly, and currently licensed by CID are not eligible to apply for or be issued a building permit either, except under the homeowner's permit provision. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division at (575) 637-6280 before starting work.

Yes, if the installation includes a solar thermal (water-heating) component. The City's Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application itemizes a 'Solar System (each)' fee of $5.00 for that plumbing-side connection, separate from the Building Permit and CID electrical permit fees.

Plan review for a solar pv permit (city building permit + state cid electrical) in Roswell typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division at (575) 637-6280.

You'll need: City of Roswell Building Permit Application (structural/roof-mounting scope); NM CID Electrical Permit Application (electrical-connection scope, 'Solar' scope checkbox). Depending on your project, Roswell may also ask for: Plumbing/Mechanical Permit Application (solar thermal component only). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Roswell requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar pv permit (city building permit + state cid electrical), in order: Structural / Roof-Mount (City), Electrical Rough-In / Final (NM CID). Schedule each through City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division ((575) 637-6280).

Apply through City of Roswell Community Development — Building & Inspections Division at 400 W. 2nd St., Roswell, NM 88201 (mailing: PO Box 1838, Roswell, NM 88202-1838). Phone: (575) 637-6280, email: permits@roswell-nm.gov. Official information: https://www.roswell-nm.gov/1279/Building-Inspections.

Roswell, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 International Building Code, adopted as the New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC); 2021 International Residential Code, adopted as the New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMRBC); 2021 International Existing Building Code, adopted as the New Mexico Existing Building Code (NMEBC); 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2020 National Electrical Code, adopted as the New Mexico Electrical Code (NMEC); 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, adopted as the New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (NMECC); 2017 ANSI A117.1 (Accessibility); 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, adopted as the New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMMC); 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted as the New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMPC). Local amendments apply — see the Roswell overview page for the full list.

Yes, generally two permits: a City of Roswell Building Permit for the structural/roof-mounting scope (valuation-based, per the City's Building Fee Schedule), and a New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) Electrical Permit for the interconnection scope — 'Solar' is a specific checkbox scope of work on the CID electrical application, since CID has handled all Roswell electrical permitting since January 1, 2026.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-19.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Roswell building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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