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Roof Permit in Clovis, New Mexico

Required for residential and commercial re-roofing or roof repair in Clovis. Commercial and rental-property roofing must be performed by a licensed contractor; owners may not roof a commercial or rental property themselves.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for roof replacement or repair on residential or commercial structures
  • An owner may not roof a commercial property or a rental property — a licensed contractor must perform that work Contractor
  • Application must identify roof type (flat or pitched), material, and number of squares (1 square = 3 bundles)
  • Estimated value of the work must be provided
  • If units/fixtures are disconnected and reconnected as part of the roofing work, separate trade permits are required and subcontractors must be listed

Required documents

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Fee schedule

Type I — Contractor-pulled roof permit (valuation-based)City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394)
Same Type I valuation table as residential building permits: e.g. $28.00 + $5.60 per $1,000 for $2,000–$25,000 valuation
Type II — Homeowner-pulled roof permit on owner-occupied residence (valuation-based)City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule; Type II applies to homeowner permits, sign permits, or commercial construction
Same Type II valuation table: e.g. $37.00 + $9.80 per $1,000 for $2,000–$25,000 valuation

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Clovis building department
~1–3 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Roof Inspection

    Inspection to verify completed roofing work conforms to code, the building permit, and approved plans; request inspection with 24-hour notice

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

Tips

  • An owner may not roof their own commercial property or rental property in Clovis — only a licensed contractor may do so. Contractor
  • One square = 3 bundles of shingles; the application requires the number of squares to be specified.
  • If plumbing, mechanical, or electrical fixtures must be disconnected/reconnected for the roofing work, list subcontractors on the application and obtain separate trade permits.
  • Work begun prior to obtaining a permit may result in a doubled fee.

Frequently asked questions

Clovis requires a roof permit for: Permit required for roof replacement or repair on residential or commercial structures; An owner may not roof a commercial property or a rental property — a licensed contractor must perform that work; Application must identify roof type (flat or pitched), material, and number of squares (1 square = 3 bundles); Estimated value of the work must be provided; If units/fixtures are disconnected and reconnected as part of the roofing work, separate trade permits are required and subcontractors must be listed. 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 — Contractor-pulled roof permit (valuation-based) is: Same Type I valuation table as residential building permits: e.g. $28.00 + $5.60 per $1,000 for $2,000–$25,000 valuation. Additional published fees: Type II — Homeowner-pulled roof permit on owner-occupied residence (valuation-based) — Same Type II valuation table: e.g. $37.00 + $9.80 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 roof permit in Clovis typically runs 1–3 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 Roof Permit. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clovis requires 1 inspection(s) for a roof permit, in order: Final Roof 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 Application for Roof Permit, an owner may not roof a commercial property or a rental property — a licensed contractor must perform that work. Owner-occupied residences may be roofed by the owner.

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.