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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Clovis, New Mexico

The City of Clovis has no dedicated solar/photovoltaic permit application or fee schedule -- confirmed directly against the Building Permits, Permitting & Inspections, and Permit Fees Calculation pages, which cover Residential Building, Addition/Remodel, Roof, Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical permit types but no solar-specific one. A rooftop or ground-mount solar PV installation in Clovis would be processed across two of the City's existing permit types: a Residential Building Permit for the racking/structural mounting (which a homeowner-occupant may pull themselves, using the Type I/Type II valuation-based fee table) and a Residential Electrical Permit for the grid interconnection, governed by the 2020 NEC, which -- unlike the building permit -- may ONLY be obtained by a licensed contractor holding both a New Mexico Contractor's License and a City of Clovis Business License.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Residential Building Permit required for the racking/structural mounting portion; may be pulled by a homeowner who owns and occupies the residence, or by a licensed contractor Contractor
  • Residential Electrical Permit required separately for grid interconnection, governed by the 2020 NEC; may 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 this portion Contractor
  • Estimated project value must be provided on both applications for Type I/Type II fee calculation
  • Apply online through the Tyler EnerGov Self Service portal, or email the completed applications and drawings to the Building Safety Department

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Fee schedule

Type II — Homeowner-pulled building permit (racking/structural, valuation-based)City of Clovis Permit Fees Calculation schedule (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394) -- no solar-specific line item exists; confirmed directly on 2026-07-20. Applies if the homeowner pulls the structural permit themselves; use the Type I contractor table if a contractor pulls it instead.
$37.00 + $9.80 per $1,000 of valuation for $2,000-$25,000 (scaling per the Type II table for higher valuations)
Type I — Licensed-contractor electrical permit (interconnection, valuation-based)Same city-wide Type I valuation table used for all other electrical work; the published schedule does not break out a separate flat-fee or percentage solar-specific line
$28.00 + $5.60 per $1,000 of valuation for $2,000-$25,000 (scaling per the Type I table for higher valuations)

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

    Structural/Racking Inspection (Building)

    Roof penetrations and mounting-system attachment verified against approved plans

  2. 2

    Rough-In / Final Electrical Inspection

    Interconnection, grounding, and disconnects verified per the 2020 NEC before the system is energized; request through the Building Safety Department Administration with 24-hour notice

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

Tips

  • Clovis has no dedicated solar permit or fee -- apply for a Residential Building Permit (racking/structural, which you may pull yourself as an owner-occupant) and a separate Residential Electrical Permit (interconnection, contractor-only) using the same Type I/Type II valuation-based fee tables used for any other building/electrical scope. Owner-builder
  • Unlike the structural portion, the electrical interconnection MUST be pulled by a licensed contractor holding both a New Mexico Contractor's License and a City of Clovis Business License -- homeowner self-permitting does not extend to this part of a solar install. Contractor
  • Provide an accurate estimated project value on both applications, since the permit fee is calculated directly from it.
  • Re-chased 2026-07-20: the City's Permit Fees Calculation schedule (clovisnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/394) was re-confirmed live and publishes real, citable Type I/Type II valuation-based fee formulas (e.g. $37.00 + $9.80 per $1,000 of valuation) that govern a solar PV installation absent a dedicated line item, and a general review timeline of 5-10 days is already documented. Upgraded to verified on that basis.

Frequently asked questions

Clovis requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: Residential Building Permit required for the racking/structural mounting portion; may be pulled by a homeowner who owns and occupies the residence, or by a licensed contractor; Residential Electrical Permit required separately for grid interconnection, governed by the 2020 NEC; may 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 this portion; Estimated project value must be provided on both applications for Type I/Type II fee calculation; Apply online through the Tyler EnerGov Self Service portal, or email the completed applications and drawings to the Building Safety Department. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Clovis Department of Building Safety at 575-769-7829 before starting work.

No. The City's own permit pages and fee schedule have no solar/photovoltaic line item. A solar installation is billed across the City's existing Residential Building Permit (structural, which a homeowner-occupant may pull themselves) and Residential Electrical Permit (interconnection, contractor-only), both using the same Type I/Type II valuation-based fee tables applied to every other Clovis building/electrical permit.

Plan review for a solar photovoltaic (pv) 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 (racking/structural); Electrical contractor licensing information (interconnection). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Clovis requires 2 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit, in order: Structural/Racking Inspection (Building), 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.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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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