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Residential Addition / Remodel Permit in Clovis, New Mexico

Required for additions, remodels, and structural alterations to existing single-family residences in Clovis. Reviewed against the adopted 2021 International Codes. Uses the same Type I/Type II valuation-based fee calculation as new residential construction.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required to enlarge, alter, repair, or otherwise change an existing residential structure
  • Supplemental documents may include a survey, floor plans, plot plan, design plans, wall section detail, and additional project information as applicable
  • Estimated project value must be provided on the application for fee calculation
  • Permit may be obtained by a homeowner who owns and occupies the residence, or by a licensed contractor holding both a New Mexico Contractor's License and a City of Clovis Business License Contractor
  • Apply online through the Tyler EnerGov Self Service portal, or email the completed application and drawings to the Building Safety Department

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Fee schedule

Type I — Contractor-pulled addition/remodel: $2,000–$25,000 valuationCity of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394); same Type I/II tables apply to all building-permit valuation categories, including additions/remodels
$28.00 + $5.60 per $1,000 of valuation
Type II — Homeowner-pulled addition/remodel: $2,000–$25,000 valuationCity of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
$37.00 + $9.80 per $1,000 of valuation

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Clovis building department
~5–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Building Official / Inspector review

    Inspection of each major phase of construction required to ensure conformance to code, permit, and approved plans; the responsible company must request each inspection with 24-hour notice

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

Tips

  • The same Type I (contractor)/Type II (homeowner) valuation-based fee tables used for new residential construction also apply to additions and remodels — see the full fee table under the Residential Building Permit entry for all valuation brackets.
  • Provide an accurate estimated project value on the application, since the permit fee is calculated directly from it.
  • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work included in an addition/remodel requires separate trade permits obtained by a licensed contractor. Contractor
  • The permit fee is doubled if work begins before the permit is issued.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, if the work is structural or involves additions, room conversions, or systems work. Purely cosmetic work (paint, trim, flooring, tile) does not require a permit. Apply using the Application for Addition/Remodel Residential Building Permit.

In Clovis, the published Type I — Contractor-pulled addition/remodel: $2,000–$25,000 valuation is: $28.00 + $5.60 per $1,000 of valuation. Additional published fees: Type II — Homeowner-pulled addition/remodel: $2,000–$25,000 valuation — $37.00 + $9.80 per $1,000 of 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 addition / remodel permit in Clovis typically runs 5–10 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: Application for Addition/Remodel Residential Building Permit. Depending on your project, Clovis may also ask for: Survey, floor plans, and/or design plans. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clovis requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel permit, in order: Building Official / Inspector review. 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.

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 Clovis building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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