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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) — Alamogordo, New Mexico · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source: https://ci.alamogordo.nm.us/159/New-Residential-Construction-Permit-Form
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Residential Building Permit (New Construction) in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Required for new single-family residential construction in Alamogordo. Because the City of Alamogordo has no building department of its own, the actual building permit is issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) using the statewide Multi-Purpose State Building Application. Before CID will accept the application, the applicant must first obtain City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning sign-off for zoning compliance and a FEMA floodplain determination.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- Review the N.M.C.I.D. Guide for Residential Construction and complete the Multi Purpose State Building Application (state form, submitted to CID)
- Complete the City's Flood Map Information Request Form and prepare a separate FEMA site plan (in addition to the building site plan)
- Complete the City's Zoning Analysis / Zoning Compliance Certificate Application, including documentation of any variance or rezoning
- Complete the City's Ordinance Plan Review Checklist and ensure required items appear on all site plans submitted with the plans
- Complete the Homeowner's Responsibility Form if applying as a homeowner (required by CID per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18)
- Submit 2 complete sets of plans plus the City documents (items above) in person to the Planning and Zoning Department at Alamogordo City Hall — incomplete or partial submissions are not accepted
- City fees (FEMA determination $85 + zoning review $75, one check acceptable) are due to the City of Alamogordo at time of submission — these do NOT include separate State CID fees
- Once City plans are approved (emailed to the applicant unless otherwise instructed), submit the approved plans to a CID office (Albuquerque, Las Cruces, or Santa Fe) for the actual building permit, plan review, and CID fee calculation
- Two complete sets of plans at 1/4 inch = 1'-0 minimum with dimensions are required for CID submittal, including site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, framing plans, wall/foundation details, total square footage, and Model Energy Code compliance documentation
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Fee schedule
City of Alamogordo — FEMA Floodplain Determination (residential)City of Alamogordo, New Residential Construction Permit Forms page: 'FEMA determination is $85 and zoning review is $75... These fees do not include State C.I.D. fees.' Payable to City of Alamogordo; one check for both FEMA and zoning fees is acceptable.
$85
City of Alamogordo — Zoning Review (residential)City of Alamogordo, New Residential Construction Permit Forms page. (Note: the City's separate downloadable Zoning Analysis / Zoning Compliance Certificate Application form itself lists a $50.00 fee for that specific certificate — confirm current fee with Planning & Zoning at (575) 439-4220 at time of submission, as the two published figures differ.)
$75
State CID Building Permit Fee (valuation-based)NM RLD Construction Industries Forms and Applications: Fees page — 'Permitting Fees are based upon type of construction, square footage, type of materials and construction costs. The best method of obtaining permitting fees is to contact any of CID's three offices' (Santa Fe 505-476-4700 option 1; Albuquerque 505-222-9801; Las Cruces 575-524-6320)
Calculated by CID based on project valuation under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.10; CID staff calculate the exact fee — applicants are directed to call a CID office before mailing an application
Review timeline
Plan reviewAlamogordo’s published plan-review target
3–3 business days
Inspection process
- 1
Foundation Inspection
Made after excavations for footings are 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
Weather-Resistive Barrier Inspection
Made after installation of the weather-resistive barrier and before it is covered
- 5
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 Alamogordo inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Alamogordo has no city Building Inspectors — all inspection requests and permitting questions go to CID, not the City, per the Planning & Zoning Department's own FAQ page.
- The City of Alamogordo step (zoning review + FEMA determination) must be completed and the state application signed by Planning & Zoning BEFORE you can submit to a CID office for the actual building permit.
- Budget for two separate fee payments: the City of Alamogordo fee (FEMA + zoning) paid at City Hall, and the separate CID building permit fee paid to whichever CID office (Las Cruces is closest) processes your state permit.
- To request a CID inspection, email CID.Inspection@state.nm.us or call 505-222-9813 or 877-243-0979.
- A homeowner may obtain their own building permit for their primary residence under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18, but a homeowner's permit cannot be used if a GB-2/GB-98 licensed contractor is acting as general contractor on the project. Contractor
Frequently asked questions
Alamogordo requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Review the N.M.C.I.D. Guide for Residential Construction and complete the Multi Purpose State Building Application (state form, submitted to CID); Complete the City's Flood Map Information Request Form and prepare a separate FEMA site plan (in addition to the building site plan); Complete the City's Zoning Analysis / Zoning Compliance Certificate Application, including documentation of any variance or rezoning; Complete the City's Ordinance Plan Review Checklist and ensure required items appear on all site plans submitted with the plans; Complete the Homeowner's Responsibility Form if applying as a homeowner (required by CID per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.18); Submit 2 complete sets of plans plus the City documents (items above) in person to the Planning and Zoning Department at Alamogordo City Hall — incomplete or partial submissions are not accepted; City fees (FEMA determination $85 + zoning review $75, one check acceptable) are due to the City of Alamogordo at time of submission — these do NOT include separate State CID fees; Once City plans are approved (emailed to the applicant unless otherwise instructed), submit the approved plans to a CID office (Albuquerque, Las Cruces, or Santa Fe) for the actual building permit, plan review, and CID fee calculation; Two complete sets of plans at 1/4 inch = 1'-0 minimum with dimensions are required for CID submittal, including site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, framing plans, wall/foundation details, total square footage, and Model Energy Code compliance documentation. If your project isn't listed, confirm with New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), Las Cruces Office — building permit issuance, plan review, and inspections; City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning Department — zoning compliance review and FEMA floodplain determination (prerequisite to CID submittal) at CID Las Cruces: (575) 524-6320; City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning: (575) 439-4220 before starting work.
In Alamogordo, the published City of Alamogordo — FEMA Floodplain Determination (residential) is: $85. Additional published fees: City of Alamogordo — Zoning Review (residential) — $75; State CID Building Permit Fee (valuation-based) — Calculated by CID based on project valuation under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.5.10; CID staff calculate the exact fee — applicants are directed to call a CID office before mailing an application. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.
Alamogordo's published plan-review target for a residential building permit (new construction) is 3–3 business days.
You'll need: Multi Purpose State Building Application; Flood Map Information Request Form; Zoning Analysis / Zoning Compliance Certificate Application; COA Ordinance Plan Review Checklist. Depending on your project, Alamogordo may also ask for: N.M.C.I.D. Guide for Residential Construction; Homeowner's Responsibility Form; Curb Cut Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
Contact the Construction Industries Division (CID) directly — the City of Alamogordo no longer has Building Inspectors. Email CID.Inspection@state.nm.us or call 505-222-9813 (or 877-243-0979 statewide).
Apply through New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), Las Cruces Office — building permit issuance, plan review, and inspections; City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning Department — zoning compliance review and FEMA floodplain determination (prerequisite to CID submittal) at CID Las Cruces Office: 505 S. Main St., Ste. 103, Loretto Town Center, Las Cruces, NM 88001. City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning: 1376 E. Ninth Street, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Phone: CID Las Cruces: (575) 524-6320; City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning: (575) 439-4220, email: CID.PERMITHELP@rld.nm.gov (state permit questions); Planning & Zoning via email link at ci.alamogordo.nm.us/162/Planning-Zoning (zoning/FEMA questions). Office hours: City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 PM). Official information: https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/.
Alamogordo, New Mexico has adopted: The City of Alamogordo does NOT operate its own Local Enforcement Agency / building inspection department — 'The City of Alamogordo no longer has Building Inspectors' (City of Alamogordo Planning & Zoning webpage, and FAQ: 'The City of Alamogordo no longer issues building permits, however any work that is being done within the City limits of Alamogordo will need to come through our office for an Ordinance Review'). All building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits for Alamogordo are issued directly by the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department's Construction Industries Division (CID), the statewide Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for jurisdictions without a certified local building department, per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8 (Permits Required); The City's Planning & Zoning Department performs a mandatory prerequisite zoning-compliance review (and FEMA floodplain determination) and must sign the state permit application before CID will accept it for building-permit review and issuance — confirmed on the City's Community Development and Planning & Zoning pages: 'P&Z reviews all building permit paperwork for zoning compliance and approval prior to review and issuance of building permits by the State's Construction Industries Division'; 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC) — NMAC 14.7.2; 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (based on the 2021 IRC) — NMAC 14.7.3; 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code — NMAC 14.7.6 (effective 7/30/2024); 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Code — NMAC 14.7.9 (effective 7/30/2024); 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code — NMAC 14.7.7; 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code — NMAC 14.8.2; 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code — NMAC 14.8.3; 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code — NMAC 14.9.2; 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code — NMAC 14.9.6; 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 NEC) — NMAC 14.10.4; 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code — NMAC 14.10.5; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 (accessibility) — per CID's currently enforced codes list (Building Permit Guide for Residential Construction, rev. 10/2024). Local amendments apply — see the Alamogordo overview page for the full list.
No. Per the City's Planning & Zoning FAQ: 'The City of Alamogordo no longer issues building permits, however any work that is being done within the City limits of Alamogordo will need to come through our office for an Ordinance Review.' The actual building permit is issued by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) after the City's zoning/FEMA review is complete.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
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 Alamogordo building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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