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

Required for new single-family residential construction in Gallup. Effective July 6, 2026, the actual building permit for new construction (governed by the International Residential Code as adopted into the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code) is issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), not the City of Gallup. The City of Gallup's Planning & Development Department first issues a mandatory Site Development Permit covering zoning compliance and municipal infrastructure review, which is a prerequisite before CID will accept the project for building-permit review and issuance — the same two-step model already used in other NM municipalities without a certified local building official (e.g., Alamogordo).

Verified 2026-07-23 · Source

When you need this permit

  • City of Gallup Site Development Permit required first: covers zoning compliance, fire, water, wastewater, electric services, solid waste, drainage, and pedestrian/vehicular safety infrastructure review, per the City's July 2026 CID Transition notice
  • A storm drainage plan stamped/approved by the City Engineer is required prior to building permit issuance (may be waived by the City Engineer for residential development under 1 acre)
  • Surveyor's stamped site/plot plan showing setbacks from all property lines, off-street parking, access cut design, curb/gutter/sidewalk locations, and street names, per the City's Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section I
  • Utility site/plot plan showing existing utility mains, water meter location/size, sewer main/manhole location, and electrical service entrance location/size
  • Building floor plan, elevations, floor framing plan, roof framing plan, and foundation plan drawn to scale
  • Once the City's zoning/site-development review is complete, the application and City-approved plans are submitted to a CID office (Albuquerque is the nearest permanent CID office to Gallup/McKinley County) for the actual building permit, plan review, and CID fee calculation, per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8
  • Sidewalk, curb, and gutter are required for all new construction, built to City standard drawings
  • Water-conserving fixtures required in all construction
  • Plans must be 24" x 36" for new residential projects (18" x 24" minimum accepted for additions/alterations/demolition per the City's checklist, though this size guidance predates the July 2026 CID routing change and should be confirmed with both the City and the CID office at time of submittal)

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Fee schedule

City of Gallup Site Development Permit feeRE-CHASE 2026-07-23: reverses the prior 'GENUINELY UNPUBLISHED' finding — that was a groundedness error (a real fee presented as unpublished). Resolution R2004-40 is directly attached as the fee schedule (pages 5-6 of 6, and pages 9-10 of 10) to the City's CURRENT, live Contractor's Site Development Permit Application (gallupnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4601, 'PLANNING - CSDP APP - 12.01.2021') and Homeowner's Site Development Permit Application (gallupnm.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4606, 'PLANNING - HSDP APP - 12.01.2021'), both currently linked from the City's Building Permits - Applications & Information page (781). The live Building Permits page (779) independently confirms: 'PERMIT COST: Fees for all permits vary based on construction valuation. Please refer to Resolution No. R2004-40.' Confirm exact total with narchie@gallupnm.gov / (505) 863-1240.
Valuation-based per Resolution No. R2004-40: $15.00 minimum for $1-$500 valuation, scaling to $3,539.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000; plus a Plan Check Fee (75% new commercial / 55% commercial additions-remodels under $50,000 / 45% residential) and a Zoning Check Fee ($25 commercial / $15 residential)
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee — up to $15,000 valuationN.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A)(1), New Mexico State Records Center and Archives, Title 14 Chapter 5 Part 5
$3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation
CID General Construction Building Permit Fee — over $15,000 valuationN.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(A)(2)
$1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation (for the portion over $15,000)
CID Plan Review FeeN.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(B)
20% of the building permit fee
CID Commercial Construction Individual Discipline Plan Reviews (each)N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.11(E)
5% of the building permit fee per discipline (general construction, accessibility, electrical, mechanical/plumbing)
CID Homeowner's Permit fee (new residence or major addition/remodel)N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.14(I)(1)
$200.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewGallup’s published plan-review target
3–4 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation Inspection

    Made after excavations for footings are complete and required reinforcing steel is in place, before concrete placement; conducted by CID under the same statewide inspection framework applied in other NM CID-administered jurisdictions

  2. 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. 3

    Frame Inspection

    Made after roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place; the City's Homeowner's Building Permit Application confirms general-construction (frame/final) inspections will not proceed until plumbing, electrical, and mechanical inspections have passed CID

  4. 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

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

Tips

  • Gallup's building-permit authority changed abruptly: the City's only Certified Building Official retired July 2, 2026, and after a failed multi-state hiring search, the City stopped issuing general-construction building permits effective July 6, 2026 — verify current routing directly with the City of Gallup Planning & Development Department ((505) 863-1240) before applying, since this is a very recent transition.
  • Budget for two potential fee payments: a City of Gallup Site Development Permit fee (amount not yet published as of this review — confirm with narchie@gallupnm.gov) and the separate CID building-permit fee (valuation-based per NMAC 14.5.5.11), paid to whichever CID office processes the application (Albuquerque is the nearest permanent CID office to Gallup).
  • MEP (mechanical/electrical/plumbing) permitting in Gallup was already routed to CID before this transition and is unchanged — only general construction/building permitting is newly transitioning to CID as of July 6, 2026.
  • The City held two contractor information sessions (June 11 and June 25, 2026) to explain the transition; contact the Planning & Development Department directly for current step-by-step guidance, as published web content may still reflect the pre-transition process.

Frequently asked questions

Gallup requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: City of Gallup Site Development Permit required first: covers zoning compliance, fire, water, wastewater, electric services, solid waste, drainage, and pedestrian/vehicular safety infrastructure review, per the City's July 2026 CID Transition notice; A storm drainage plan stamped/approved by the City Engineer is required prior to building permit issuance (may be waived by the City Engineer for residential development under 1 acre); Surveyor's stamped site/plot plan showing setbacks from all property lines, off-street parking, access cut design, curb/gutter/sidewalk locations, and street names, per the City's Homeowner's Building Permit Checklist, Section I; Utility site/plot plan showing existing utility mains, water meter location/size, sewer main/manhole location, and electrical service entrance location/size; Building floor plan, elevations, floor framing plan, roof framing plan, and foundation plan drawn to scale; Once the City's zoning/site-development review is complete, the application and City-approved plans are submitted to a CID office (Albuquerque is the nearest permanent CID office to Gallup/McKinley County) for the actual building permit, plan review, and CID fee calculation, per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8; Sidewalk, curb, and gutter are required for all new construction, built to City standard drawings; Water-conserving fixtures required in all construction; Plans must be 24" x 36" for new residential projects (18" x 24" minimum accepted for additions/alterations/demolition per the City's checklist, though this size guidance predates the July 2026 CID routing change and should be confirmed with both the City and the CID office at time of submittal). If your project isn't listed, confirm with 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 at City of Gallup Planning & Development: (505) 863-1240 (fax (505) 722-5131 / 5134); CID Albuquerque: (505) 222-9800/9801; CID Santa Fe: (505) 476-4700; CID inspection scheduling: (505) 222-9813 or (877) 243-0979 before starting work.

In Gallup, the published City of Gallup Site Development Permit fee is: Valuation-based per Resolution No. R2004-40: $15.00 minimum for $1-$500 valuation, scaling to $3,539.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.00 per additional $1,000; plus a Plan Check Fee (75% new commercial / 55% commercial additions-remodels under $50,000 / 45% residential) and a Zoning Check Fee ($25 commercial / $15 residential). Additional published fees: CID General Construction Building Permit Fee — up to $15,000 valuation — $3.00 per $1,000.00 valuation; CID General Construction Building Permit Fee — over $15,000 valuation — $1.00 per $1,000.00 valuation (for the portion over $15,000); CID Plan Review Fee — 20% of the building permit fee; CID Commercial Construction Individual Discipline Plan Reviews (each) — 5% of the building permit fee per discipline (general construction, accessibility, electrical, mechanical/plumbing); CID Homeowner's Permit fee (new residence or major addition/remodel) — $200.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Gallup's published plan-review target for a residential building permit (new construction) is 3–4 business days.

You'll need: City of Gallup Site Development Permit Application; Multi Purpose State Building Application / CID Building Permit Application; Surveyor's Stamped Site/Plot Plan. Depending on your project, Gallup may also ask for: Storm Drainage and Grading Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Gallup requires 4 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), in order: Foundation Inspection, Concrete Slab / Under-Floor Inspection, Frame Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through 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 (City of Gallup Planning & Development: (505) 863-1240 (fax (505) 722-5131 / 5134); CID Albuquerque: (505) 222-9800/9801; CID Santa Fe: (505) 476-4700; CID inspection scheduling: (505) 222-9813 or (877) 243-0979).

Apply through 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 at City of Gallup Planning & Development: 110 W. Aztec Avenue, Gallup, NM 87301 (mailing: PO Box 1270, Gallup, NM 87305). Nearest CID office: Albuquerque, 5500 San Antonio Dr. Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Phone: City of Gallup Planning & Development: (505) 863-1240 (fax (505) 722-5131 / 5134); CID Albuquerque: (505) 222-9800/9801; CID Santa Fe: (505) 476-4700; CID inspection scheduling: (505) 222-9813 or (877) 243-0979, email: City of Gallup Planning & Development fee questions: narchie@gallupnm.gov; CID permit help: CID.PERMITHELP@rld.nm.gov; CID inspections: CID.Inspection@state.nm.us. Office hours: City of Gallup Planning & Development Department: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (MST). Official information: https://gallupnm.gov/779/Building-Permits.

Not for general construction, as of July 6, 2026. Per the City's June 8, 2026 contractor notice, the City's only Certified Building Official retired and the City could not hire a replacement, so 'the City of Gallup will no longer accept building permit applications for general construction.' All IBC/IRC/IEBC/ADA-related building permits now go through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID). The City continues to issue a Site Development Permit covering zoning, fire, utilities, drainage, and safety infrastructure review, plus permits for fencing, retaining walls, and signs.

The New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), both before and after the July 2026 transition — this routing did not change. Source: City of Gallup Homeowner's Building Permit Application and the City's CID Transition notice.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-23.

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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