New Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Accessory Building) — Bloomfield, New Mexico · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source: https://www.sjcounty.net/government/community-development/building-department
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New Residential Building Permit (New Construction / Addition / Accessory Building) in Bloomfield, New Mexico
Required for new single-family residential construction, additions, and accessory buildings within Bloomfield. Although Bloomfield's Planning and Zoning Department is the first point of contact for zoning compliance, the actual building permit for structures within Bloomfield city limits is issued and inspected by the San Juan County Building Division, which administers building permitting for the City of Bloomfield under its cross-jurisdictional program.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
When you need this permit
- New residential construction, addition, or accessory building (detached storage sheds/garages) within Bloomfield city limits — per San Juan County Building Division's New Residential Permit Application Checklist (revised 07/19/2023)
- Planning/Zoning approval from the City of Bloomfield Planning and Zoning Department is required (checklist item 9) before or alongside the County building permit, since Bloomfield is one of the jurisdictions (with Aztec and Kirtland) where zoning approval applies
- Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended)
- Site address must be assigned by San Juan County, City of Bloomfield, or City of Aztec addressing
- New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a property owner to obtain the permit for their own primary residence without a contractor license, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work Contractor
- Floodplain approval required if applicable
- A separate City of Bloomfield Building and Zoning Compliance Application ($25 fee) is also required at the City level for zoning/address/setback verification
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Fee schedule
Review timeline
Inspection process
- 1
Footing
Forms and rebar in place prior to placement of concrete.
- 2
Foundation Wall / Monolithic Slab
Concrete block, ICF block, or concrete forms with reinforcement in place prior to placement of concrete.
- 3
Electrical Under Slab
Raceway runs prior to covering trench.
- 4
Plumbing Under Slab
DWV with test prior to covering trench; in-floor heat with air test.
- 5
Slab on Grade
After electrical and plumbing under-slab inspections, prior to placement of concrete.
- 6
Rough Electrical
Electric service, feeders, and branch circuits complete to termination.
- 7
Rough Plumbing
DWV top-out through roof with test, gas piping with test, water piping with test.
- 8
Rough Heating and Ventilation
Appliance vents through roof, trunk line and taps installed, combustion air provided, exhaust ducts complete.
- 9
Framing
After rough electrical, plumbing, and mechanical are complete and approved; windows in place; foundation and roof vents installed; air barrier requirements complete.
- 10
Insulation
Exterior walls complete; ceiling complete if batted.
- 11
Electrical Final
Panel board labeled, cover plate on, switches/outlets connected, fixtures in place.
- 12
Plumbing Final
Fixtures in place, water supply functional, gas appliances installed and connected.
- 13
Mechanical Final
Gas appliances connected and operational, vent terminations complete, grills in place, cooling units functional.
- 14
Building Final
Last inspection prior to occupancy approval; a Certificate of Occupancy is required before use or occupancy.
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Tips
- Inspections must be requested at least 24 hours in advance by calling the San Juan County Building Division at (505) 334-4313.
- A storage shed under 120 square feet (generally 10' x 12') does not require a building permit, per the County Building Department's published FAQ; a carport does require one.
- Confirm the applicable zoning district's setbacks with Bloomfield Planning & Zoning (505-632-6304) before design — e.g., the City's R-1 district requires a 7,000 sq ft minimum lot, 25-foot front setback (29 feet if no sidewalk), 5.5-foot side setback, and 20-foot rear setback, which differ from the County's unincorporated-area baseline.
- Detached storage sheds and garages are regulated as 'Residential Accessory Structures'; homes, habitable pool houses, and mother-in-law suites are regulated as 'New Residential' under the County's checklist.
- Permits issued by San Juan County expire one year from issuance and may be renewed for one additional year, prior to expiration, for half the original permit fee.
Frequently asked questions
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.
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 Bloomfield building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.
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