Electrical Permit in Gallup, New Mexico
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, and repair work in Gallup. Issued directly by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) under the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 NEC), unaffected by the City's July 2026 general-construction transition since MEP permitting was already CID-administered in Gallup.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- All electrical work must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC), NMAC 14.10.4
- Permit issued by CID, not the City of Gallup — per the City's own Homeowner's Building Permit Application: 'The State of New Mexico provides their own permits and inspections for plumbing, mechanical and electrical'
- All electrical work must be performed by a New Mexico CID-licensed electrical contractor unless the homeowner qualifies for and obtains a CID homeowner's electrical permit for their own primary residence under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18
- To schedule an inspection, call (505) 222-9813 or (877) 243-0979, per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Application useful phone numbers
Required documents
- Required
Multi Purpose State Building Application / Electrical Permit Application
Submitted to a CID office (Albuquerque is the nearest permanent CID office to McKinley County)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential — 100 Amp Service/Panel and Below | $45 | NM RLD Construction Industries Division, Forms and Applications: Fees page (Electrical fee table) |
| Residential — Over 100 Amp thru 200 Amp | $72 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Residential — Over 200 Amp thru 320 Amp | $99 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Residential — Over 320 Amp thru 400 Amp | $225 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Residential — Over 400 Amp | $360 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Temporary Power Pole | $27 | NM RLD CID Fees page (Electrical — Other) |
| Mobile Home Service | $27 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Service Change Only / No Outlets | $27 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Reinspection Fee | $80 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
| Minimum Inspection Fee for Items Not Listed | $27 | NM RLD CID Fees page |
Review timeline
3–3 business days
Gallup’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Rough-In Inspection
Wiring and conduit installed before walls closed
- 2
Final Inspection
All devices installed, panel labeled, system energized
Tips
- The City of Gallup's own Homeowner's Building Permit Application confirms 'the City inspector will not conduct any general construction inspections until the plumbing, electrical and mechanical inspections have been passed by' CID — sequence electrical work and inspections accordingly.
- Contact the CID Electrical Bureau or the Albuquerque CID office for the current fee before mailing an application, since CID staff calculate exact fees case-by-case for anything not on the flat schedule.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a residential electrical permit cost in Gallup?
- CID charges a flat statewide fee by service size: $45 for 100 amp service/panel and below, $72 for over 100 up to 200 amp, $99 for over 200 up to 320 amp, $225 for over 320 up to 400 amp, and $360 for over 400 amp. Source: NM RLD Construction Industries Division Fees page.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-03.
- City of Gallup Planning & Development Department (site development / zoning / fence / sign permits and mandatory zoning-compliance prerequisite review); New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID) — building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permit issuance, plan review, and inspections — official building department
- NM RLD Construction Industries Division — Forms and Applications: Fees
- Homeowner's Building Permit Application (PDF, Rev. 03/2020) | City of Gallup
- N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.12 — Electrical Permit Fees | NM State Records Center and Archives
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 Gallup building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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