How much is the City of Deming's building permit fee?

The City's general permit fee is a minimum of $10.00 for valuation up to $5,000, then $2.00 for each additional $1,000 (or portion) of valuation above that, per Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.A. This is separate from CID's own valuation-based permit fee.

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

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Required for new single-family residential construction within Deming city limits. The building permit itself is issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), using the statewide Multi Purpose State Building Application — the same form the City of Deming hosts on its own website as the 'General Building Application.' The City of Deming separately collects its own general permit fee (Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.A) and, where the property lies in a mapped special flood hazard area, requires a City floodplain development permit from the City Engineer (Floodplain Administrator) as a practical prerequisite.

Verified 2026-07-03 · Source

From$10.00City of Deming — General Permit Fee (valuation-based) — see all 3 fees below

When you need this permit

Complete the Multi Purpose State Building Application (State of New Mexico CID form), checking 'Residential' and the appropriate Scope of Work box (General Building/Foundation/Roofing/Demolition)
Provide General Builder name and NM CID license number, permit contact information for property owner, contractor, and design professional
Specify type of construction (I-V, A, B), occupancy group (R-3/S-2/U for residential), valuation, total square footage, and energy-compliance path (prescriptive/trade-off/performance)
Pay the City of Deming's local general permit fee at time of application per Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.A (minimum $10.00, scaling with valuation) — the $10.00 residential minimum includes the homeowners' responsibilities form
If the property is within a mapped special flood hazard area, obtain a City of Deming floodplain development permit from the Floodplain Administrator (City Engineer) before or alongside the CID submittal, per Deming Municipal Code 11-4-4.C
Submit the completed application to the CID Las Cruces field office (serving Luna County/Deming) for plan review, permit issuance, and inspections

Required documents

Required
Multi Purpose State Building Application ('General Building Application')
State of New Mexico CID application form, hosted directly by the City of Deming as 'GENERAL BUILDING APPLICATION 2022' at cityofdeming.org
Optional
Floodplain Development Permit Application
City of Deming form (furnished by the Floodplain Administrator/City Engineer per Municipal Code 11-4-4.C) required only for development within a mapped special flood hazard area; requires plans showing location, dimensions, and elevation of proposed structures relative to the flood hazard area
Required
Homeowners' Responsibilities Form
Completed as part of the $10.00 minimum City general permit fee on residential projects per Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.A

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
City of Deming — General Permit Fee (valuation-based)	$10.00 minimum up to $5,000 valuation, plus $2.00 per additional $1,000 (or portion) above $5,000	Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.A (Ord. 1052, 12-10-2001); collected by the City of Deming, separate from any CID fee
State CID Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)	Calculated by CID based on project valuation/type of construction; applicants are directed to contact a CID office (Las Cruces 575-524-6320) before mailing an application	NM RLD Construction Industries Forms and Applications: Fees page — CID does not publish a flat valuation table; fee is calculated per application by CID staff
City of Deming — Double Fee (work started without a permit)	Twice the usual permit and inspection fees	Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.D

Review timeline

3–3 business days

Deming’s published plan-review target

Inspection process

1
Foundation Inspection
Made after excavation for footings is complete and required reinforcing steel is in place, before concrete placement
2
Concrete Slab / Under-Floor Inspection
Made after all in-slab or under-floor building service equipment, conduit, and piping are in place, but before concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed
3
Frame Inspection
Made after roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating are complete and approved
4
Final Inspection
Made after finish grading and building completion; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections must be conducted first. CID issues the Certificate of Occupancy after approving the final inspection

Tips

The City of Deming's own posted 'General Building Application' is literally the State CID's Multi Purpose State Building Application — there is no separate City-specific building-permit form for the CID scope of work.
Budget for two fee payments: the City of Deming's local general permit fee (paid at 1275 E. Pine St.) and CID's separately calculated permit/plan-review fee (paid to the CID Las Cruces office).
If your lot is in a mapped flood hazard area, contact the City Engineer's office early — the floodplain development permit is administered locally and is a practical prerequisite alongside the CID submittal.
Skipping an inspection due to your own action costs $150 the first time and $400 for each missed inspection after that, per Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.F — schedule inspections carefully.

Frequently asked questions

Does the City of Deming issue its own building permits?: The City of Deming collects its own local general permit fee and handles zoning/floodplain compliance, but the actual building permit is issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID). The City's own 'General Building Application' posted on cityofdeming.org is the State of New Mexico CID Multi Purpose State Building Application.
How much is the City of Deming's building permit fee?: The City's general permit fee is a minimum of $10.00 for valuation up to $5,000, then $2.00 for each additional $1,000 (or portion) of valuation above that, per Deming Municipal Code 11-1-3.A. This is separate from CID's own valuation-based permit fee.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.

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

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