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Lovington building permits
Lovington, New Mexico — as published 2026-07-18.
Reviewed 2026-07-18 · Source
Codes 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 Lovington Municode Section 15.04.010 adopts by reference 'the state building code also known as the International Conference of Building Officials Uniform Building Code, 2009 or any adopted edition adopted by the State of New Mexico hence forth,' with all conditions, provisions, limitations and terms of the current New Mexico State building code adopted as the City's own building rules and regulations (Ord. 546, 2016; amended during 1992 codification: prior code Section 14-1-1). Unlike the City of Hobbs, Lovington has NOT established its own certified Building Inspection Department to administer the CID-adopted code as a delegated Authority Having Jurisdiction: the City's own Planning and Zoning Department and Building Permit Application checklist explicitly state that 'State building permits are required for the construction, repair or demolition of site-built or modular homes,' covering plumbing, electrical, and structural work — the actual building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permit is a New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) permit, applied for directly with the State after the City Planning & Zoning Coordinator and Floodplain Manager sign a cover sheet confirming zoning, setback, and floodplain compliance.2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMCBC, NMAC 14.7.2) and 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMRBC, NMAC 14.7.3) — the current statewide editions administered by CID, which supersede the 2009 UBC edition-year text still printed in Lovington Municode 15.04.010 by operation of that same section's 'or any adopted edition adopted by the State of New Mexico hence forth' clause2020 New Mexico Electrical Code / 2020 National Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4) — the current CID-administered statewide electrical code; Lovington's own Municode Section 15.08.020 separately adopts 'the National Electrical Code, 1956 Edition, as the same are now or may be amended' (Prior code Section 16-1-2) as the basis for the City's own, separately-codified electrical permit and electrical inspector chapter (15.08) — a legacy municipal ordinance whose relationship to the newer City practice of routing electrical work through the State CID permit is not clarified in any published city document2021 New Mexico Plumbing and Mechanical Code (NMAC 14.8.2, 14.9.2) — CID-administered statewideNew Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division rules, laws, and building codes (statewide adoption authority)
Permit types & fees
Building Permit (Residential & Commercial Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new construction, additions, and structural work on site-built or modular homes and commercial buildings in Lovington. The City of Lovington Planning and Zoning Department reviews zoning, setback, and floodplain compliance and signs a cover sheet BEFORE the applicant submits the actual building/electrical/plumbing/structural permit application to the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), which administers the state-adopted New Mexico Building/Residential Code. The City performs its own preliminary (pre-construction, zoning-compliance) and final inspections separate from any CID code inspection.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed, legible, signed and dated Planning and Zoning Application (basic information for all City permitting applications)
- Provide proof of ownership or interest in the property — a deed with legal description or property lease; an Affidavit by Property Owner(s) if the applicant is not the owner
- Submit site plans for all structural work showing property lines, building dimensions (including height), lot area, lot dimensions, easements, building setbacks, road access points, and location of utilities
- Submit a Property Address for the Lea County Enhanced 9-1-1 System (obtained from Lea County Emergency Management, Elisa Millan, emillan@leacounty.net, (575) 391-2983, 1019 E Bender Blvd, Hobbs NM 88240)
- Submit a Floodplain Determination Letter, obtained by submitting the Lea County E-911 letter to the City Planning and Zoning Coordinator
- Submit a complete State building permit (CID) application cover sheet for the City Planner and Floodplain Manager signatures — these must be obtained BEFORE submitting the application to the State; the project must pass the City's preliminary inspection before the City Planner will sign the State permit
- Submit an Access permit from NM DOT if the site is on a State-owned highway or road
- Call 811 before digging, to locate buried utility lines
- Preliminary inspection required: outline the project area with flags/strings/markers and contact the City Planner to verify compliance with setbacks, zoning, and land development requirements
- Pay the City Permit Fee (amount determined by City staff at time of application; not a published fixed schedule)
- Final inspection required after construction to confirm work meets all City requirements
Required documents
- RequiredPlanning and Zoning ApplicationBase application listing project type, applicant, owner, property, zone, and legal description; includes an Affidavit by Owner(s) section for notarized owner authorization
- RequiredCity Building Permit Application (checklist)11-item checklist covering proof of ownership, site plan, Lea County E-911 addressing, Floodplain Determination Letter, State CID permit cover sheet, NM DOT access permit (if applicable), preliminary and final inspection sign-off
- RequiredState Building Permit (CID) ApplicationThe actual construction/structural/electrical/plumbing permit, submitted to the New Mexico Construction Industries Division after City sign-off
- OptionalAffidavit by Property Owner(s)Required only if the applicant is not the property owner
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City Permit Fee (processing) | Not published as a fixed schedule — the dollar amount is filled in by City Planning & Zoning staff at the time of application | City of Lovington Building Permit Application checklist, item 10 (lovington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/checklist_building.pdf), accessed 2026-07-18 — no city-published fee table exists elsewhere on lovington.org or in Municipal Code Title 15 for this fee |
| State Building Permit (CID) Fee | Based on type of construction, square footage, type of materials, and construction cost — CID does not publish a fixed valuation table online; applicants are directed to call a CID field office for a project-specific quote | NM RLD Construction Industries Division, Forms and Applications: Fees page (rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/forms-and-applications/fees/), accessed 2026-07-18 |
Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of a mobile or manufactured home within Lovington city limits. Governed by City zoning (Municode Title 17), the City's Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit checklist, and a State CID permit that must be visible on the home at the City's final inspection.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Planning and Zoning Application
- Pay the Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit processing fee
- Provide proof of ownership or interest in the property (deed with legal description or lease; Affidavit by Property Owner(s) if applicant is not owner)
- The property must be zoned for mobile or manufactured homes: double-wide homes may be placed in Zones A, B, or C; single-wide homes are allowable only in Zones B or C
- Submit a Property Address for the Lea County Enhanced 9-1-1 System
- Submit a Floodplain Determination Letter
- Provide proof of model year — homes must be 1985 or newer, shown via title, DMV registration, other verifiable document, and pictures of the ANSI insignia
- Submit a site plan showing property lines, lot area, lot dimensions, proposed buildings/structures, easements, building setbacks, road access points, and an approved water and sewer connection
- Submit an Access permit from NM DOT if the site is on a State-owned highway or road
- Meet zone-specific setback requirements: mobile home park placement requires 15 ft separation from any other mobile home/RV/permanent structure and a 9 ft x 20 ft parking area per space; Zones A/B/C require 25 ft front, 30 ft or 20% of lot depth (whichever is smaller) rear, and 5 ft side setbacks (double-frontage lots: 25 ft front and rear; corner lots: 15 ft side)
- Meet minimum lot area: 4,000 sq ft (mobile homes under 18 ft wide), 5,000 sq ft (mobile homes 18 ft+ wide, or any manufactured home)
- Meet minimum lot dimensions: 40 ft wide x 100 ft deep (mobile homes under 18 ft wide); 50 ft wide x 100 ft deep (mobile homes 18 ft+ wide, or any manufactured home)
- Pass a final inspection after placement; the State CID permit must be visible on the home at this inspection
Required documents
- RequiredCity Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit (checklist)13-item checklist covering zoning eligibility, model year, Lea County E-911 addressing, floodplain determination, site plan, setbacks, and lot area/dimension requirements
- RequiredPlanning and Zoning ApplicationBase application form
- RequiredState CID PermitState-issued permit that must be physically visible on the home at the City's final inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit processing fee | Not published as a fixed schedule — filled in by City staff at time of application | City of Lovington Mobile/Manufactured Home Permit checklist (lovington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/city_mobille_or_manufature_home_permit.pdf), item 2, accessed 2026-07-18 (image-only PDF, rendered to PNG and read visually) |
Carport Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of a carport anywhere in Lovington's zoning districts, subject to Municode Chapter 17.20 design standards.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Planning and Zoning Application
- Provide proof of ownership or interest in the property
- Submit a site plan showing property lines, building dimensions (including height), lot area, lot dimensions, easements, building setbacks, road access points, and location of utilities
- Meet setback requirements: 5 feet from the point below the roofline to the property line on the front and side; no rear setback requirement
- Carport must not exceed 720 square feet, have no walls or doors that interfere with vision, be constructed of wood or metal sufficient to support the structure, and be accessed by a concrete driveway the width of the carport
- Submit a complete State building permit (CID) application cover sheet for City Planner and Floodplain Manager signatures, obtained before submitting to the State; project must pass preliminary inspection first; submit the approved State permit to the City Planner
- Pass a final inspection after construction
- Pay the Carport Permit processing fee
- Call 811 before digging
Required documents
- RequiredCity Carport Permit Application (checklist)9-item checklist covering ownership, site plan, setbacks, design specifications, State CID cover sheet, and inspections
- RequiredPlanning and Zoning ApplicationBase application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carport Permit processing fee | Not published as a fixed schedule — filled in by City staff at time of application | City of Lovington Carport Permit Application checklist (lovington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/checklist_carport.pdf), item 8, accessed 2026-07-18 |
Water/Sewer Connection Permit
VerifiedRequired for new water or sewer service connections in Lovington. Water connections are performed by the City Water Department itself; sewer connections must be performed by a licensed contractor and are inspected by the City after completion.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Planning and Zoning Application
- Provide proof of ownership or interest in the property
- Submit a site plan showing property lines, building dimensions, lot area, lot dimensions, easements, building setbacks, road access points, and location of utilities
- For sewer connections: submit a statement of the connection size and type of materials to be discharged into the sewer
- For water connections: submit a statement of meter size and purpose for which the water is required (e.g., residential use, car wash)
- Call 811 before digging
- Pay the applicable Water/Sewer Connection Permit processing fee(s) and the fee for the required water meter
Required documents
- RequiredCity Water/Sewer Connection Permit (checklist)9-item checklist; separate approval blocks for Sewer Superintendent, Water Superintendent, and a final Sewer inspector sign-off
- RequiredPlanning and Zoning ApplicationBase application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Water/Sewer Connection Permit processing fee | Not published as a fixed schedule — filled in by City staff at time of application | City of Lovington Water/Sewer Connection Permit checklist (lovington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/checklist_wtrswr.pdf), items 2 and 8, accessed 2026-07-18 |
| Water meter fee | Not published as a fixed schedule — filled in by City staff at time of application | City of Lovington Water/Sewer Connection Permit checklist, item 8, accessed 2026-07-18 |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired prior to erection of any temporary or permanent signage in Lovington, per Municode Chapter 12.20. Requires a surety bond or liability insurance in addition to the standard permit checklist.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Planning and Zoning Application
- Submit a site plan sketch showing the sign's proposed position relative to nearby structures and the road/intersection
- Submit two copies of blueprints or ink drawings (plans) and specifications, including the method of construction and attachment
- Submit one copy of stress sheets and calculations showing the structure is designed for adequate dead load and wind pressure in any direction
- Submit the name of the person(s) or contractor who will erect the sign
- Provide copies of all State building permits associated with the proposed sign, including electrical permitting
- Provide a continuing surety bond of $1,000 or proof of liability insurance indemnifying the City
- Pass a preliminary inspection (after sign placement is marked on location) and a final inspection after completion
- Call 811 before digging
- Pay the Sign Permit processing fee
Required documents
- RequiredCity Sign Permit (checklist)11-item checklist covering site plan, plans/specifications, stress calculations, contractor identification, State permits, surety bond, and inspections
- RequiredPlanning and Zoning ApplicationBase application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit — annual fee for signs other than temporary signs | $1.00 (minimum) | City of Lovington Code of Ordinances Section 12.20.060 (Prior code Section 21-1-6) — codified as a flat, low-dollar figure carried forward from the pre-1992 codification and not separately updated since; likely superseded in current administrative practice. The City's own Sign Permit checklist (item 2) instead leaves the processing fee amount blank for staff to fill in. |
| Sign Permit — temporary signs | $1.00 per 60 sq ft or fraction thereof | Lovington Code of Ordinances Section 12.20.060 (Prior code Section 21-1-6) |
| Continuing surety bond (or liability insurance in lieu) | $1,000.00 | City of Lovington Sign Permit checklist (lovington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/checklist_sign.pdf), item 8, accessed 2026-07-18 |
Curb Cut Permit
VerifiedRequired for construction of a new driveway curb cut in Lovington, per Municode Chapter 12.04.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Submit a completed Planning and Zoning Application
- Pay the Curb Cut Permit processing fee
- Provide proof of ownership or interest in the property
- Submit a site plan showing property lines, easements, road access points, and locations of utility lines
- After preliminary approval, construct the curb cut to City standards, including at least a 3-foot concrete apron into the driveway
- After the curb is cut and forms are set (before concrete is poured), call or email Planning and Zoning to request a preliminary inspection — allow 3 business days for the inspection to be scheduled
Required documents
- RequiredCity Curb Cut Permit Application (checklist)6-item checklist covering ownership, site plan, construction standard, and inspection scheduling
- RequiredPlanning and Zoning ApplicationBase application form
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Curb Cut Permit processing fee | Not published as a fixed schedule — filled in by City staff at time of application | City of Lovington Curb Cut Permit Application checklist (lovington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/checklist_curb_cut.pdf), item 2, accessed 2026-07-18 |
Electrical Permit (City Electrical Inspector)
Lovington Municode Chapter 15.08 (Electrical Code) separately requires a permit from the City's own 'electrical inspector' before any wiring, devices, or equipment for transmission, distribution, or utilization of electrical energy are installed. This is a distinct, still-codified City ordinance; the City's newer Building Permit Application checklist separately directs electrical work through the State building permit (CID) process, and no published document reconciles the two.
Reviewed 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- A permit from the electrical inspector is required before installing, altering, or adding to wiring, devices, or equipment for transmission, distribution, or utilization of electrical energy for light, power, or heat, or before disconnecting/reconnecting any motor, within or on any building or structure (Municode 15.08.030); in an emergency when the building department is closed, the permit must be secured as soon as possible thereafter
- Application must state information required under Municode 15.08.050
- Work must comply with the National Electrical Code, 1956 Edition, as amended (Municode 15.08.020) — in practice, the current governing electrical code is the CID-administered 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code / 2020 NEC (NMAC 14.10.4)
- Concealed installations require inspection before being covered (Municode 15.08.180)
- Noncompliant work is red-tagged and may not be covered or concealed (Municode 15.08.130); a white-tag certificate of approval is required before connection to electrical service (Municode 15.08.140)
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationApplication to the City electrical inspector per Municode 15.08.050; no standalone electrical-permit checklist PDF is published on the City's Forms and Documents page as of 2026-07-18 — plumbing/electrical work is described in the Building Permit checklist as flowing through the State CID application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New work or addition to old work — first ten outlets | $0.20 each | City of Lovington Code of Ordinances Section 15.08.060 (Fee schedule), Prior code Section 16-1-8 — a per-item schedule carried forward from the pre-1992 codification, not updated since; likely a vestigial figure not reflective of current administrative practice, since no matching current fee table is published elsewhere |
| Motors over 1/3 horsepower | $1.00 per horsepower or fraction thereof, per motor, maximum $3.00 per motor | Lovington Code of Ordinances Section 15.08.060, Prior code Section 16-1-8 |
| Inspection of apparatus with no prescribed fee | $1.00 for the first hour or fraction thereof, plus $1.00 for each additional hour or fraction thereof | Lovington Code of Ordinances Section 15.08.060, Prior code Section 16-1-8 |
Sources & verification
Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.
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 Lovington building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.