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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Hobbs, New Mexico

Required for new single-family and duplex residential construction in Hobbs. Reviewed against the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMRBC, based on the 2021 IRC) as adopted by City of Hobbs Municode 15.04.010. Fees are valuation-based per Municode 15.28.010.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required under NMAC 14.5.2.8 (subject to the Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA 1978 Sections 60-13-3 and 60-13-45) before any building or structure is erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished
  • Applicant may obtain the application at City Hall (Building Safety & Permitting Department) or find it online; completed sets may be emailed as PDF to hobbs.permits@hobbsnm.org
  • Two complete sets of working plans required, minimum 1/4 inch = 1 foot scale, preferred in digital PDF format
  • Signed contract between project owner and contractor required for valuation purposes
  • Planning approval required before applying for a building permit if the project is within City limits or the 5-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ); ETJ projects also require Lea County approval notification
  • A homeowner may self-perform general construction under a Homeowner's Permit but must read, sign, and notarize the Homeowner's Responsibilities Form (NMAC 14.5.2.18); a homeowner's permit cannot be used if a GB-2 or GB-98 licensed contractor is acting as general contractor Owner-builderContractor
  • Professional (Architect or NM Structural Engineer) seal required per 2021 IRC Section 106.1 for prefabricated/premanufactured/component structures, retaining walls over 4 feet, second-story additions to an existing first story, and alternate materials/methods/designs

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $2,000City of Hobbs Code of Ordinances Section 15.28.010, Building Permit Fee Schedule (Ord. No. 992, § 3, 6-16-2008) Re-verified 2026-07-30 against the codified ordinance (Hobbs Municipal Code § 15.28.010 'Building permit fees in general', read in a real browser session because Municode is JavaScript-rendered): ALL sixteen valuation tiers match this file exactly, $20.00 through '800.00 + $1.00 per $1,000.00 thereafter', as does the 80% refund policy and the 20% commercial plan-review fee. No drift. The cited City 'Residential Construction Guide' PDF does NOT contain the fee table at all — it points to Chapter 15.28 — so the table must be verified against the ordinance, not that PDF.
$20.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $5,000Municode 15.28.010
$40.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $5,001 to $8,000Municode 15.28.010
$60.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $8,001 to $10,000Municode 15.28.010
$90.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $10,001 to $20,000Municode 15.28.010
$120.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $20,001 to $30,000Municode 15.28.010
$150.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $30,001 to $50,000Municode 15.28.010
$200.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $70,000Municode 15.28.010
$250.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $70,001 to $100,000Municode 15.28.010
$320.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $150,000Municode 15.28.010
$350.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $150,001 to $200,000Municode 15.28.010
$380.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $200,001 to $250,000Municode 15.28.010
$480.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $250,001 to $300,000Municode 15.28.010
$580.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $300,001 to $350,000Municode 15.28.010
$700.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $350,001 to $400,000Municode 15.28.010
$800.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation $400,001 and upMunicode 15.28.010
$800.00 plus $1.00 per $1,000.00 thereafter
Refund PolicyMunicode 15.28.010
80% of total permit fees paid

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Hobbs building department
~1–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing and Foundation

    After excavation for footings complete and required reinforcing steel in place; forms in place prior to inspection for concrete foundations

  2. 2

    Concrete Slab or Under-Floor

    After all in-slab or under-floor service equipment, conduit, and piping are in place, but before concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed

  3. 3

    Frame and Masonry

    After roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating are approved; includes the 2021 Duct Sealing Visual Inspection Checklist

  4. 4

    Exterior Wall Openings / Window Flashing

    Verification of flashing at window and door openings

  5. 5

    Weather-Resistive Barrier

    After installation of the weather-resistive barrier and before it is covered

  6. 6

    Energy Efficiency

    Installation of wall and ceiling insulation, including the 2021 Thermal Bypass Checklist

  7. 7

    Gypsum Board

  8. 8

    Final Inspection

    After finish grading and building completion; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections must be completed prior to final general construction inspection. Certificate of Occupancy issued after approval.

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

Tips

  • Permit sets can be submitted by email in PDF format to hobbs.permits@hobbsnm.org; inspections can also be requested by email or by texting the inspector.
  • Approved plans from the City of Hobbs, along with the permit/weather card, must be kept on site for the duration of the project.
  • If your project site is within the 5-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) around Hobbs city limits, Lea County will also be notified and must provide county approval.
  • A homeowner's permit cannot be used if a GB-2 or GB-98 licensed contractor is acting as general contractor on the project. Contractor
  • Refunds are 80% of total permit fees paid if a permit is cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

Hobbs requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Permit required under NMAC 14.5.2.8 (subject to the Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMSA 1978 Sections 60-13-3 and 60-13-45) before any building or structure is erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished; Applicant may obtain the application at City Hall (Building Safety & Permitting Department) or find it online; completed sets may be emailed as PDF to hobbs.permits@hobbsnm.org; Two complete sets of working plans required, minimum 1/4 inch = 1 foot scale, preferred in digital PDF format; Signed contract between project owner and contractor required for valuation purposes; Planning approval required before applying for a building permit if the project is within City limits or the 5-mile Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ); ETJ projects also require Lea County approval notification; A homeowner may self-perform general construction under a Homeowner's Permit but must read, sign, and notarize the Homeowner's Responsibilities Form (NMAC 14.5.2.18); a homeowner's permit cannot be used if a GB-2 or GB-98 licensed contractor is acting as general contractor; Professional (Architect or NM Structural Engineer) seal required per 2021 IRC Section 106.1 for prefabricated/premanufactured/component structures, retaining walls over 4 feet, second-story additions to an existing first story, and alternate materials/methods/designs. 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 valuation-based per City of Hobbs Municode Section 15.28.010: for example, $20 for a project valued $1-$2,000, scaling up to $800 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000 for projects over $400,000. Valuation includes materials, labor, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing costs.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction) in Hobbs typically runs 1–10 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: City of Hobbs Building Permit Application; Site Plan; Foundation Plan; Floor Plan; Floor & Roof Framing Plans; Construction Details. Depending on your project, Hobbs may also ask for: Homeowner's Responsibilities Form. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Hobbs requires 8 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Footing and Foundation, Concrete Slab or Under-Floor, Frame and Masonry, Exterior Wall Openings / Window Flashing, Weather-Resistive Barrier, Energy Efficiency, Gypsum Board, Final Inspection. 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.

Yes, under a Homeowner's Permit, but you must sign and notarize the Homeowner's Responsibilities Form (NMAC 14.5.2.18), and you cannot self-perform electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work unless you pass the required CID exam for that trade. Call (505) 476-4869 for the CID homeowner permit process.

Sources & verification

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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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