Who can obtain a residential building permit in Clovis?

Residential construction permits can be taken out either by a homeowner who owns and occupies the single-family residence, or by a licensed contractor holding both a New Mexico Contractor's License and a City of Clovis Business License.

How much does a residential building permit cost in Clovis?

Fees are calculated from project valuation using the city's Type I (contractor-pulled) or Type II (homeowner-pulled) fee tables. For example, a $30,000 homeowner-pulled project costs $262.00 plus $7.07 per $1,000 above $25,000. Source: City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394).

What projects do not require a building permit in Clovis?

Cosmetic alterations such as paint, trim, flooring, and tile do not require a building permit, per the City of Clovis Permitting & Inspections FAQ.

Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Clovis, New Mexico

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Required for new single-family residential construction in the City of Clovis, its extraterritorial jurisdiction, the City of Portales ETJ, and Texico. Issued and reviewed by the City of Clovis Department of Building Safety against the adopted 2021 International Codes. May be applied for online, or the completed application and drawings may be emailed to the Building Safety Department.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

From$28.00Type I — Residential permit pulled by a licensed contractor: $2,000–$25,000 valuation — see all 12 fees below

When you need this permit

Building permit required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of any residential building or structure
Permit may be obtained by a homeowner who owns and occupies the single-family residence, or by a contractor holding both a New Mexico Contractor's License and a City of Clovis Business License
Two sets of plans and a plot plan required per the New Residential Building Permit application
Flood Hazard Zone status must be identified on the application
Apply online through the Tyler EnerGov Self Service portal, or email the completed application and all drawings to the Building Safety Department

Required documents

Required
Application for New Residential Building Permit
City of Clovis Department of Building Safety application form; requires job location, lot/tract/block, contractor and property owner information, New Mexico Contractor's License number, City of Clovis Business License number, and building/garage/carport/porch/storage square footage
Required
Two sets of construction plans
Required supporting document per the application form
Required
Plot plan
Required supporting document per the application form

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Type I — Residential permit pulled by a licensed contractor: $2,000–$25,000 valuation	$28.00 + $5.60 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394)
Type I — Residential permit pulled by a licensed contractor: $25,001–$50,000 valuation	$157.00 + $4.04 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type I — Residential permit pulled by a licensed contractor: $50,001–$100,000 valuation	$258.00 + $2.80 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type I — Residential permit pulled by a licensed contractor: $100,001–$500,000 valuation	$398.00 + $2.24 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type I — Residential permit pulled by a licensed contractor: $500,001–$1,000,000 valuation	$1,294.00 + $1.90 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type I — Residential permit pulled by a licensed contractor: $1,000,001 and above valuation	$2,244.00 + $1.46 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type II — Homeowner-pulled permit: $2,000–$25,000 valuation	$37.00 + $9.80 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule; Type II applies to homeowner permits, sign permits, or commercial construction
Type II — Homeowner-pulled permit: $25,001–$50,000 valuation	$262.00 + $7.07 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type II — Homeowner-pulled permit: $50,001–$100,000 valuation	$444.00 + $4.90 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type II — Homeowner-pulled permit: $100,001–$500,000 valuation	$691.00 + $3.92 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type II — Homeowner-pulled permit: $500,001–$1,000,000 valuation	$2,261.00 + $3.325 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule
Type II — Homeowner-pulled permit: $1,000,001 and above valuation	$3,923.00 + $2.55 per $1,000 of valuation	City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule

Review timeline

~10–15 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Clovis building department

Inspection process

1
Building Official / Inspector review
Inspection of each major phase of construction is required to ensure work conforms to code, the building permit, and approved plans; the company responsible for the work must request each inspection with 24-hour notice

Tips

Apply online via the Tyler EnerGov Self Service portal, or email the completed application and all drawings to the Building Safety Department.
A homeowner who owns and occupies the residence may pull their own residential building permit in Clovis — this is allowed for building permits, but NOT for electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits, which require a licensed contractor.
Working without a permit before it is issued can result in the permit fee being doubled.
The permit card must be posted and visible on site at all times during construction.
Schedule inspections through the Building Safety Department Administration by phone with 24-hour notice.
Clovis Building Safety jurisdiction extends 5 miles beyond city limits (ETJ), plus a 3-mile ETJ around Portales and coverage of Texico.

Frequently asked questions

Who can obtain a residential building permit in Clovis?: Residential construction permits can be taken out either by a homeowner who owns and occupies the single-family residence, or by a licensed contractor holding both a New Mexico Contractor's License and a City of Clovis Business License.
How much does a residential building permit cost in Clovis?: Fees are calculated from project valuation using the city's Type I (contractor-pulled) or Type II (homeowner-pulled) fee tables. For example, a $30,000 homeowner-pulled project costs $262.00 plus $7.07 per $1,000 above $25,000. Source: City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394).
What projects do not require a building permit in Clovis?: Cosmetic alterations such as paint, trim, flooring, and tile do not require a building permit, per the City of Clovis Permitting & Inspections FAQ.

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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