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EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit in Farmington, New Mexico

Farmington has no dedicated EV charger permit, application, or fee schedule. Installation of an electric vehicle charging station (Level 1/2 EVSE) is electrical work and is processed under the City's standard Residential Electrical Permit, governed by the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 NEC, which includes Article 625, Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System) — the same mechanism documented in the electrical-permit entry. No EV-specific provision or fee line was found published on the City's 'Do I need a Construction Permit?' page, the State of NM Adopted Construction Codes page, or the Manual of Fees. Re-chased 2026-07-20: located and directly checked the City's 'Manual of Fees' page -- its only linked document is a Water/Wastewater Division 'Set Price List' (utility tap/meter fees, unrelated to building/electrical permits); the page's own text states 'Permitting fees are based upon type of construction, square footage, type of materials and construction codes... contact one of our Building Inspectors at (505)599-1304' rather than publishing a table. Confirms the same gap already documented on this file's general electrical-permit entry (also confidence: verified, also fees: []), which this EV-charger entry mirrors exactly since it uses the identical Residential Electrical Permit.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Permit required for the electrical work associated with EV charger/EVSE installation (new wiring, branch circuit, or panel/service work), same as any other electrical installation
  • Must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended, including Article 625) — 14.10.4 NMAC, effective March 28, 2023
  • New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a homeowner to obtain the electrical permit for their own primary residence, limited to appurtenant structures such as garages and carports, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work
  • Only a New Mexico-licensed electrical contractor (or exempt homeowner) may perform and permit the work
  • Applications and payment made in person only at the Building Inspection Division office

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Fee schedule

Filing fee
Not published — contact the department

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Farmington building department
~1–5 business days

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Inspection process

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    Final Inspection

    Final inspection required for all permits, including the EV charger circuit/electrical work.

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

Tips

  • There is no separate 'EV charger permit' in Farmington — apply for the standard Residential Electrical Permit for the charger's dedicated circuit or any associated service/panel upgrade.
  • The City's adopted 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 NEC) includes Article 625 (Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System), which governs EVSE installation requirements even though no City-specific EV fee or checklist has been published.
  • The Farmington Electric Utility System (FEUS) also performs a separate electrical Service Connect inspection for new/upgraded service — schedule this at (505) 599-8310, (505) 599-8312, or (505) 599-8317, separate from the (505) 599-1304 permit line.

Frequently asked questions

Yes — an EV charger circuit is electrical work and requires the City's standard Residential Electrical Permit, governed by the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (which includes NEC Article 625 for EV charging equipment). There is no separate EV-specific permit or fee; it is processed the same as any other new circuit or service-change electrical permit.

Plan review for an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit in Farmington typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division at (505) 599-1304.

You'll need: Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Farmington requires 1 inspection(s) for an ev charger / electric vehicle charging station permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division ((505) 599-1304).

Apply through City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division at 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd Floor, Farmington, NM 87401. Phone: (505) 599-1304, email: buildingdept@farmingtonnm.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No online permitting or online payment is available; applications and payment (check, money order, cashier's check, or credit card — Discover not accepted) must be made in person at the Annex Building.. Official information: https://www.farmingtonnm.gov/887/Building-Inspection.

Farmington, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (2021 IBC as amended) — 14.7.2 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended) — 14.7.3 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (2021 IEBC as amended) — 14.7.7 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code — 14.7.4 NMAC; 2009 New Mexico Non-Load Bearing Baled Straw Construction Building Code — 14.7.5 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code (2021 IECC as amended) — 14.7.6 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings Code — 14.7.8 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code — 14.7.9 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (2021 UPC as amended) — 14.8.2 NMAC; 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Phase III (2012 USPSHTC as amended) — 14.8.3 NMAC; 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code (2021 UMC as amended) — 14.9.2 NMAC; 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (2012 USEC as amended) — 14.9.6 NMAC; 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended), effective March 28, 2023 — 14.10.4 NMAC; 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code (2012 NESC as amended) — 14.10.5 NMAC; 2021 International Fire Code — adopted by the City of Farmington; 14.5.1 NMAC General Provisions, 14.5.2 NMAC Permits, and 14.5.3 NMAC Inspections (Construction Industries Division rules) — adopted and amended by Chapter 7 of the City of Farmington Code of Ordinances. Local amendments apply — see the Farmington overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.

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 Farmington building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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