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Residential Plumbing Permit in Hobbs, New Mexico

Required for plumbing installations, alterations, and repairs in Hobbs residential properties, including water heater replacement. Governed by the 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code / 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO) per NMAC 14.8.2, 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 plumbing 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 plumbing plans are not submitted with the building plans
  • Homeowners may self-perform plumbing work on their own residence only if they apply for and pass the required CID homeowner plumbing exam (call (505) 476-4869) Owner-builder

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Fee schedule

Water Heater ApplianceCity of Hobbs Code of Ordinances Section 15.28.080 - Mechanical/plumbing residential fees (Ord. No. 992, § 3, 6-16-2008; Ord. No. 1075, 7-7-2014)
$10.00
Water ConditionersMunicode 15.28.080
$10.00
Water Distribution SystemMunicode 15.28.080
$10.00
Grease TrapMunicode 15.28.080
$15.00
Sewer LateralMunicode 15.28.080
$10.00
4-inch Sewer TapMunicode 15.28.080
$30.00
6-inch Sewer TapMunicode 15.28.080
$40.00
Water Main (Yard Line)Municode 15.28.080
$10.00
Plumbing with FixturesMunicode 15.28.080
$10.00
Plumbing without FixturesMunicode 15.28.080
$10.00
Sprinkler (Yard) SystemMunicode 15.28.080
$30.00
Mercury TestMunicode 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
Domestic Hot Water Heater
Hobbs Municipal Code § 15.28.080 'Mechanical/plumbing residential fees' (Ord. Show full citationHobbs Municipal Code § 15.28.080 'Mechanical/plumbing residential fees' (Ord. No. 992 § 3, 6-16-2008; Ord. No. 1075, 7-7-2014). Added 2026-07-30 — this published line item was absent from this record. Note § 15.28.080 lists 'Water Heater Appliance $10.00', 'Domestic Hot Water Heater $20.00' and 'Radiant Hot Water Heater $10.00' as three separate items; do not conflate them.
$20.00
Radiant Hot Water Heater
Hobbs Municipal Code § 15.28.080 'Mechanical/plumbing residential fees' (Ord. Show full citationHobbs Municipal Code § 15.28.080 'Mechanical/plumbing residential fees' (Ord. No. 992 § 3, 6-16-2008; Ord. No. 1075, 7-7-2014). Added 2026-07-30 — this published line item was absent from this record. Note § 15.28.080 lists 'Water Heater Appliance $10.00', 'Domestic Hot Water Heater $20.00' and 'Radiant Hot Water Heater $10.00' as three separate items; do not conflate them.
$10.00
Roof Drainage System
Hobbs Municipal Code § 15.28.080 'Mechanical/plumbing residential fees' (Ord. Show full citationHobbs Municipal Code § 15.28.080 'Mechanical/plumbing residential fees' (Ord. No. 992 § 3, 6-16-2008; Ord. No. 1075, 7-7-2014). Added 2026-07-30 — this published line item was absent from this record. Note § 15.28.080 lists 'Water Heater Appliance $10.00', 'Domestic Hot Water Heater $20.00' and 'Radiant Hot Water Heater $10.00' as three separate items; do not conflate them.
$10.00

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

    Underground / Slab Plumbing

    Before concrete pour — pipe slope, materials, and cleanouts

  2. 2

    Rough-In

    After pipes installed, before walls closed

  3. 3

    Final

    All fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified

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

Tips

  • Water heater replacement requires a plumbing permit; the codified per-item fee is $10.00 plus the $10.00 administration fee.
  • Projects on a single lot bigger than a four-plex are considered commercial and use the commercial plumbing/mechanical fee schedule (Municode 15.28.081) instead.
  • Re-inspection fees ($60.00) must be paid before the next inspection or final inspection is performed.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. A plumbing permit is required for water heater replacement. Per City of Hobbs Code of Ordinances Section 15.28.080, the fee is $10.00 for the water heater appliance item plus the $10.00 administration fee.

In Hobbs, the published Water Heater Appliance is: $10.00. Additional published fees: Water Conditioners — $10.00; Water Distribution System — $10.00; Grease Trap — $15.00; Sewer Lateral — $10.00; 4-inch Sewer Tap — $30.00; 6-inch Sewer Tap — $40.00; Water Main (Yard Line) — $10.00; Plumbing with Fixtures — $10.00; Plumbing without Fixtures — $10.00; Sprinkler (Yard) System — $30.00; Mercury Test — $10.00; Administration Fee (per permit) — $10.00; Re-inspection Fee — $60.00; Domestic Hot Water Heater — $20.00; Radiant Hot Water Heater — $10.00; Roof Drainage System — $10.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential plumbing 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 plumbing permit, in order: Underground / Slab Plumbing, 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.

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