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Residential Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Hobbs, New Mexico

Required for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and fuel gas installations in Hobbs residential properties. Governed by the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing and Mechanical Code / 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) per NMAC 14.9.2, adopted by Municode 15.04.010. Per-item fee schedule set by Municode 15.28.080.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All separate structures and services require individual mechanical permits
  • Projects on a single lot larger than a four-plex are considered commercial
  • Any item requiring electrical work must have a separate electrical permit
  • Plan review is charged at 20% of permit fee if mechanical plans are not submitted with the building plans
  • Gas piping systems and gas appliances (including fireplaces, BBQ pits, capped openings, ranges/stoves) require a mechanical permit

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Fee schedule

Furnace (Gas Furnace)City of Hobbs Code of Ordinances Section 15.28.080 - Mechanical/plumbing residential fees
$20.00
Condenser (A/C)Municode 15.28.080
$15.00
Condenser (Heat Pump)Municode 15.28.080
$20.00
Air HandlerMunicode 15.28.080
$30.00
Package UnitMunicode 15.28.080
$50.00
Duct SystemsMunicode 15.28.080
$20.00
Evaporative CoolerMunicode 15.28.080
$15.00
CoilMunicode 15.28.080
$15.00
Gas Wall Heater/ApplianceMunicode 15.28.080
$25.00
Gas Piping SystemsMunicode 15.28.080
$20.00
Gas Yard LineMunicode 15.28.080
$20.00
Other Gas Appliances (includes fireplace, BBQ pits, capped openings, ranges/stoves)Municode 15.28.080
$15.00
Kitchen HoodsMunicode 15.28.080
$40.00
Refrigeration SystemMunicode 15.28.080
$25.00
Steam & Condensate PipingMunicode 15.28.080
$15.00
Ventilation SystemMunicode 15.28.080
$10.00
Administration Fee (per permit)Municode 15.28.080
$10.00
Re-inspection FeeMunicode 15.28.080 / 15.28.070
$60.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Hobbs building department
~0–1 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Gas Piping Pressure Test

    Required before concealing gas piping

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    Ductwork and equipment installed before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

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

Tips

  • A typical furnace replacement is $20.00 plus the $10.00 administration fee = $30.00 minimum permit cost; adding A/C condenser replacement at the same time adds $15.00.
  • Gas appliance permits cover fireplaces, BBQ pits, capped gas openings, and ranges/stoves, not just furnaces.
  • Projects on a single lot bigger than a four-plex are considered commercial and use the commercial mechanical fee schedule (Municode 15.28.081) instead.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A mechanical permit is required. Per City of Hobbs Code of Ordinances Section 15.28.080, the furnace item fee is $20.00 plus the $10.00 administration fee.

In Hobbs, the published Furnace (Gas Furnace) is: $20.00. Additional published fees: Condenser (A/C) — $15.00; Condenser (Heat Pump) — $20.00; Air Handler — $30.00; Package Unit — $50.00; Duct Systems — $20.00; Evaporative Cooler — $15.00; Coil — $15.00; Gas Wall Heater/Appliance — $25.00; Gas Piping Systems — $20.00; Gas Yard Line — $20.00; Other Gas Appliances (includes fireplace, BBQ pits, capped openings, ranges/stoves) — $15.00; Kitchen Hoods — $40.00; Refrigeration System — $25.00; Steam & Condensate Piping — $15.00; Ventilation System — $10.00; Administration Fee (per permit) — $10.00; Re-inspection Fee — $60.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential mechanical / hvac 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: Residential Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Hobbs requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Gas Piping Pressure Test, 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.

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 Hobbs building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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