Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit — Artesia, New Mexico · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source: https://www.artesianm.gov/280/Building-Permits
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Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit in Artesia, New Mexico
Required for additions, remodels, window/door replacement, and alterations to existing residential structures in Artesia, filed on the same universal Building Permit Application used for new construction with 'Alteration/Repair' or 'Addition' checked as the Building Type.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
When you need this permit
- Same universal Building Permit Application used for new construction, with 'Alteration/Repair' or 'Addition' checked under Building Type
- For alterations/repairs without structural changes, two sets of lists outlining the work to be performed and materials to be used are accepted in lieu of full construction drawings, per the City's Residential Building Permit Guide
- For additions, the floor plan must show the addition and all existing adjoining rooms/doors/windows, with distances from property lines and existing structures, and must not block an existing sleeping room's required egress
- For window replacements, a complete list of windows is required, showing size, sill height, location, and energy rating (heat gain and U-factor), and whether tempered/emergency-egress-rated; replaced windows must meet current emergency egress, safety, and energy requirements
- For kitchen/bathroom remodels, existing and proposed floor plans (2 sets) are required; range-hood replacements must vent to the exterior or use a listed ductless hood
- If the work will disturb materials suspected to contain asbestos, contact the Planning & Zoning office before commencing alterations, repairs, or demolition
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Fee schedule
Review timeline
Inspection process
- 1
Framing / Rough-In
Structural connections to the existing structure and rough electrical/plumbing/mechanical, where applicable
- 2
Final
Completed work verified against the approved permit scope; final Certificate of Occupancy documentation reflects that the addition/alteration was built under the applicable permit type
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Tips
- A brief written scope/materials list is accepted in lieu of full architectural drawings for non-structural alteration and repair work -- ask Planning & Zoning whether your specific project qualifies before commissioning full plans.
- Per the City's 'Do I Need A Permit?' chart, doors, fences, and re-roofing/re-shingling all require a City building permit; most of these categories additionally require Fire Marshal sign-off EXCEPT for 1-and-2-family homes.
- Review timeline uses the same citywide figure documented for new construction: 'Plan reviews are done on Tuesdays and Thursdays... 2 days to several weeks,' per the City's own Residential Permit Application Procedure -- no remodel-specific figure is separately published.
Frequently asked questions
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.
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 Artesia building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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