Permit types in New Mexico
Every permit type we cover across New Mexico. Pick one to compare fees and requirements by city — each figure links to the city’s official source. Cities file some of these under different local names — we group equivalents here, and every city page shows that city’s own official permit name.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU / Casita) Permit
5 cities
Accessory Structure Permit (Shed / Detached Garage)
1 city
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System Permit
2 cities
Building Permit (Residential & Commercial Construction)
1 city
Carport Permit
1 city
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy
7 cities
Change of Occupancy / Certificate of Occupancy
7 cities
Change of Use / Certificate of Occupancy Permit
13 cities
City of Aztec Land Use Permit
1 city
Combined Trade Permit (Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical)
3 cities
Commercial Building Permit
25 cities
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Tenant Finish Permit
4 cities
Curb Cut Permit
1 city
Demolition Permit
10 cities
Development Permit (Town Zoning & Floodplain Compliance Review)
1 city
Driveway / Road Access Permit
1 city
Electrical Permit
21 cities
Electrical Permit (NM Construction Industries Division — Electrical Bureau)
1 city
Encroachment Permit
1 city
EV Charger / EVSE Permit
27 cities
Fence / Retaining Wall PermitFence & Wall Permit (4 cities), Fence / Wall Permit (2 cities), Wall / Fence Permit (2 cities), Fence, Shed, Retaining Wall Permit (1 city), Fence, Wall, and Retaining Wall Permit (1 city)
10 cities
Fire Alarm System Permit
2 cities
Fire Sprinkler & Fire Alarm System Permit
25 cities
Floodplain Development Permit
2 cities
Garage / Estate / Yard Sale Permit
1 city
Grading / Excavation Permit
1 city
Manufactured / Mobile Home PermitMobile/Manufactured Home Permit (2 cities), Manufactured / Mobile Home Placement Permit (1 city)
3 cities
Manufactured Home Placement Permit
1 city
Mechanical / HVAC PermitMechanical / HVAC Permit (15 cities), Mechanical Permit (2 cities)
17 cities
Mechanical/Plumbing Permit (NM Construction Industries Division — Mechanical Plumbing Bureau)
1 city
Mobile Home Movers / Set Permit
1 city
Placement Permit (Manufactured/Mobile Home & Small Structures)
1 city
Placement Permit for Fence or Accessory Structure
1 city
Plumbing PermitPlumbing Permit (17 cities), Homeowner's Plumbing Permit (1 city)
18 cities
Residential Addition / Remodel PermitResidential Addition / Alteration Permit (9 cities), Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit (5 cities)
14 cities
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
26 cities
Residential Roofing, Windows, and Residing Permit
1 city
Roofing Permit (Reroof)Roofing Permit (Reroof) (17 cities), Re-Roof Permit (CID) (2 cities), Re-Roofing Permit (1 city)
20 cities
Sign Permit
27 cities
Site & Land Use Development Permit
1 city
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
27 cities
Street Excavation Permit
1 city
Swimming Pool / Spa PermitSwimming Pool Permit (3 cities), Pool/Spa Zone Review Permit (1 city)
4 cities
Water Heater Permit
1 city
Water/Sewer Connection Permit
1 city