Residential Addition / Alteration / Remodel Permit in Gallup, New Mexico
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Gallup. Follows the same City Site Development Permit prerequisite plus CID state building-permit process as new construction, using the City's Section II (Residential Remodel) checklist for reduced plan-submission requirements.
Verified 2026-07-03 · Source
When you need this permit
- City of Gallup Site Development Permit prerequisite (zoning compliance, infrastructure review) required before CID will accept the building-permit application, consistent with the City's July 2026 transition notice
- Building floor areas/elevations drawn to scale (existing and proposed)
- Utility site/plot plan showing electrical service entrance location and size
- Floor plan, roof framing plan, and wall framing plan with elevations
- Detailed fixture list for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical scope
- Written scope of work outlining project details, per the City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section II
- Plans requiring revision are returned and a new revised set/PDF is required before re-review
Required documents
- Required
City of Gallup Site Development Permit Application
Prerequisite zoning/infrastructure review application
- Required
Multi Purpose State Building Application / CID Building Permit Application
Submitted to a CID office after City sign-off
- Required
Written Scope of Work
Outlining project details, per City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist Section II
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City of Gallup Site Development Permit fee | GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED as of lastVerified — see residential-building-permit fee notes for avenues exhausted | Confirm with City of Gallup Planning & Development, narchie@gallupnm.gov |
| CID General Construction Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) | $3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation up to $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation over $15,000 | N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A) |
| CID Plan Review Fee | 20% of the building permit fee | N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(B) |
| CID Homeowner's Permit fee — construction of a lesser nature (not new residence/major remodel) | Calculated per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.4.11, minimum fee $25.00 | N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.14(I)(2) |
Review timeline
3–3 business days
Gallup’s published plan-review target
Inspection process
- 1
Frame Inspection
After framing complete; rough electrical, plumbing, and heating must be CID-approved first
- 2
Final Inspection
After completion; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical CID inspections conducted first
Tips
- The City's Section II (Residential Remodel) checklist allows a simplified submittal (floor/roof/wall framing plans plus a written scope of work) rather than a full new-construction plan set.
- Confirm with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department whether the Site Development Permit prerequisite applies to minor interior remodels, since the July 2026 transition notice describes the new process only in general terms as of this review.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a full plan set for a simple remodel in Gallup?
- The City's Section II checklist for residential remodels accepts floor/roof/wall framing plans plus a written scope of work — a reduced submittal compared to new construction. Confirm current requirements with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department, (505) 863-1240, given the recent CID transition.
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
- Homeowner's Building Permit Application (PDF, Rev. 03/2020) | City of Gallup
- Immediate Release: Letter to Contractors - CID Transition | City of Gallup News Flash
- N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11 — General Construction Building Permit Fees | NM State Records Center and Archives
- N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.14 — Miscellaneous Fees (Homeowner Permit) | 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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