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Residential Re-Roof Permit in Hobbs, New Mexico

Required for all roof replacements and applications of roof coatings on residential properties in Hobbs. Governed by 2021 IRC Section R908 Reroofing as amended by New Mexico for state-specific conditions (NMAC 14.7.3.17(D), effective 7/14/2023). Eligible for the Over-the-Counter/Call-In Permit Program for contractors.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • All re-roofs and applications of roof coatings require a building permit and inspections (per NMAC 14.5.2.8)
  • New roof coverings shall not be installed over an existing roof if: the existing roof is water-soaked or deteriorated beyond use as a base; the existing covering is wood shake, slate, clay, cement, or asbestos-cement tile; the existing roof already has two or more layers of roof covering; or pumice/other granular fill is present (must be removed first) — per amended 2021 IRC Section R908.3 (NMAC 14.7.3.17(D))
  • Pumice and other granular fill-type materials are not permitted in new roof assemblies (NMAC 14.7.3.17(B), Section R904.5)
  • Canales and scuppers must have a metal pan lining extending 6 inches minimum past the inside of the parapet and 6 inches minimum to each side of the opening, with positive drainage (NMAC 14.7.3.17(C), Section R905.9.5)
  • Minimum roof slope requirements vary by roofing material per 2021 IRC Section R905 (e.g., asphalt shingles minimum 2:12, clay/concrete tile minimum 2.5:12, metal/wood shingles minimum 3:12, built-up/standing-seam minimum 1/4:12)
  • Attic/rafter bay ventilation must meet 2021 IRC Chapter 8 requirements (minimum net free ventilating area of 1/150 of vented space, or 1/300 with a vapor retarder and proper ventilator placement)
  • Available as an Over-the-Counter/Call-In Permit for contractors — no separate plan review required for standard reroof scopes

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Municode 15.28.010 schedule as new construction)City of Hobbs Code of Ordinances Section 15.28.010 — reroof permits use the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee Schedule as new construction; no separate flat reroof fee is codified
Ranges from $20.00 (valuation $1-$2,000) up to $800.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000 for valuation over $400,000

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

    Roof Deck / Tear-Off

    Verify existing roof covering removal where required and deck condition (rot, delamination) before new covering is applied

  2. 2

    Final

    Proper installation of roof covering and fasteners per manufacturer instructions; flashing and counter-flashing verified at chimneys, skylights, and roof-to-wall transitions (2021 IRC Section R905)

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

Tips

  • New Mexico's statewide amendment to the 2021 IRC (NMAC 14.7.3.17) prohibits pumice and other loose granular fill in roof assemblies — a departure from the base IRC text.
  • If your existing roof has two or more layers of roofing material, or is wood shake/slate/clay/cement/asbestos-cement tile, the existing covering must be fully removed before a new roof can be installed.
  • Contractors can use the Over-the-Counter/Call-In Permit Program for reroofs — email the application to hobbs.permits@hobbsnm.org or fax to 575-391-3061.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All re-roofs and roof coating applications require a building permit and inspections under NMAC 14.5.2.8. The fee follows the same valuation-based schedule as new construction (Municode 15.28.010).

In Hobbs, the published Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same Municode 15.28.010 schedule as new construction) is: Ranges from $20.00 (valuation $1-$2,000) up to $800.00 plus $1.00 per additional $1,000 for valuation over $400,000. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential re-roof 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: Building Permit Application. Depending on your project, Hobbs may also ask for: Over the Counter-Call-In Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Hobbs requires 2 inspection(s) for a residential re-roof permit, in order: Roof Deck / Tear-Off, 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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