Residential Electrical Permit in Clovis, New Mexico

Clovis requires a residential electrical permit for: Electrical work must comply with the 2020 National Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Clovis; Electrical permits shall only be obtained by a licensed contractor holding both a New Mexico Contractor's License and a City of Clovis Business License — homeowner self-permitting is not allowed for electrical work; Apply online through the Tyler EnerGov Self Service portal. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 575-769-7829 before starting work.

In Clovis, the published Type I — Licensed-contractor electrical permit (valuation-based) is: Same Type I valuation table used city-wide: e.g. $28.00 + $5.60 per $1,000 for $2,000–$25,000 valuation. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential electrical permit in Clovis typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 575-769-7829.

You'll need: Electrical contractor licensing information. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clovis requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential electrical permit, in order: Rough-In / Final Electrical Inspection. Schedule each through City of Clovis Department of Building Safety (575-769-7829).

Apply through City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 1221 Mitchell Street, Clovis, NM 88101. Phone: 575-769-7829, email: buildingsafety@cityofclovis.org. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.clovisnm.gov/221/Building-Safety.

Clovis, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) — referenced as part of the 2021 International Codes adoption; 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — referenced as part of the 2021 International Codes adoption; 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — adopted as part of the 2021 International Codes; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — adopted by City of Clovis Department of Building Safety; Note: the Plumbing Declaration form in use references the 2009 International Fuel Gas Code for gas-piping pressure-test certification language; the city's current adopted-code statement (Building Safety Department page) specifies the 2021 International Codes generally — the 2009 IFGC reference on the declaration form itself was not reconciled further and is reported here as found.. Local amendments apply — see the Clovis overview page for the full list.

No. Per the City of Clovis Permitting & Inspections FAQ, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits shall only be obtained by licensed contractors holding both a New Mexico State License and a City of Clovis Business License.