Residential Electrical Permit in Hobbs, New Mexico

Hobbs requires a residential electrical permit for: All separate structures and services require individual electrical permits; Fees are based on amperage of electrical service installed; Residential projects larger than a duplex, or more than one duplex on a single lot, are permitted as commercial; Plan review is charged at 20% of permit fees when electrical plans are not submitted as part of the original building plan submittal; Homeowners may self-perform electrical work only if they apply for and pass the required CID homeowner electrical exam (call (505) 476-4869). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Hobbs Building Inspection Department (Planning & Engineering / Community Development) at (575) 391-8158 before starting work.

Fees are based on service amperage: $52 for 0-100 amp service, $83 for 101-200 amps, $115 for 201-320 amps, $260 for 321-400 amps, and $415 for over 400 amps. Source: City of Hobbs Code of Ordinances Section 15.28.090.

Plan review for a residential electrical permit in Hobbs typically runs 0–1 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Hobbs Building Inspection Department (Planning & Engineering / Community Development) at (575) 391-8158.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Hobbs requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential electrical permit, in order: Rough-In, Final. Schedule each through City of Hobbs Building Inspection Department (Planning & Engineering / Community Development) ((575) 391-8158).

Apply through City of Hobbs Building Inspection Department (Planning & Engineering / Community Development) at 200 E. Broadway, Hobbs, NM 88240. Phone: (575) 391-8158, email: hobbs.permits@hobbsnm.org. Office hours: City Hall: Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (noon). Official information: https://www.hobbsnm.org/building_services.html.

Hobbs, New Mexico has adopted: New Mexico is a statewide-code state administered by the Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) under the Construction Industries Licensing Act (CILA), NMSA 1978 Sections 60-13-3 and 60-13-45. City of Hobbs Municode Section 15.04.010 formally adopts by reference NMAC Articles 14.7.2 and 14.7.3 (New Mexico Commercial Building Code and Residential Building Code) as the City's Building Codes; NMAC 14.10.4 (New Mexico Electrical Code / National Electrical Code) as the City's Electrical Code; and NMAC 14.8.2, 14.9.2, 14.9.6, and 14.8.3 (New Mexico Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Solar Energy Code, and Swimming Pool/Spa/Hot Tub Code) as the City's Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. Hobbs is NOT a separately state-certified 'Local Enforcement Agency' with its own amended code body (unlike Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, or Rio Rancho) — it enforces the CID/NMAC-adopted statewide code set locally through its own Building Inspection Department (Municode 15.04.020), acting as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for permit issuance and inspection within city limits and its 5-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), per NMAC 14.5.2.8.; 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC, NMAC 14.7.2) — based on the 2021 IBC; 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMRBC, NMAC 14.7.3) — based on the 2021 IRC; 2021 International Fire Code; 2021 International Existing Building Code; 2012 Solar Energy Code (IAPMO), NMAC 14.9.6; 2021 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (Commercial and Residential); ICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 (Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities); 2021 New Mexico Plumbing and Mechanical Code (NMAC 14.8.2, 14.9.2); 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO); 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO); 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (NMAC 14.8.3); 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code / 2020 National Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4); 2012 National Electrical Safety Code; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Standards, NMAC 19.15.40; 2020 NFPA 58; 2012 NFPA 57 (incorporated into NFPA 52 (2005)); 2021 NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code); 2011 NFPA 52 (Vehicle Gaseous Fuel Systems Code); 2021 NFPA 1192 (Standard on Recreational Vehicles). Local amendments apply — see the Hobbs overview page for the full list.