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

Required for new single-family residential construction in Farmington. Farmington does not accept online applications or payments — all permits must be applied for and paid in person at the Building Inspection Division office. Plans are reviewed against the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended).

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for all new residential construction (Category 101 Single Family Residence in the City's permit reporting system)
  • Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended, 14.7.3 NMAC) and 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code (14.7.6 NMAC)
  • Homeowner or a contractor representing the owner may take out the permit; New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a property owner to obtain a building permit for their own primary residence without a contractor license, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work by dollar value Contractor
  • Submit two (2) sets of construction plans plus a site plan
  • Zoning/setback compliance verified by the Planning and Zoning Division — call (505) 599-1317
  • Applications and payment must be made in person at 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd Floor — no online permitting or payment

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Fee schedule

Filing fee
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Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Farmington building department
~10–15 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    The City of Farmington requires a final inspection for ALL permits issued, per the Residential Building Requirements page.

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

Tips

  • Farmington does not have online permitting or online payment for building permits — you must visit the Building Inspection Division office in person at 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd floor (across from City Hall).
  • Submit two (2) sets of plans plus a site plan per the Residential New House Plan Submittal Requirements bulletin.
  • New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption lets a property owner pull a building, plumbing, or electrical permit for their own primary residence without a contractor license, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work by dollar value (14.5.2 NMAC, Section on Homeowner Permits). Contractor
  • Mail-order house plans must be built exactly as shown — no alterations, deletions, additions, or remarked plans will be accepted per the City's plan submittal bulletin.
  • Call (505) 599-1304 to schedule inspections; requests must be made at least one business day in advance.
  • The City's minimum roof live load is 20 PSF and frost depth is 24 inches.

Frequently asked questions

Farmington requires a residential building permit (new construction) for: Building permit required for all new residential construction (Category 101 Single Family Residence in the City's permit reporting system); Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended, 14.7.3 NMAC) and 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code (14.7.6 NMAC); Homeowner or a contractor representing the owner may take out the permit; New Mexico's homeowner permit exemption (14.5.2 NMAC) allows a property owner to obtain a building permit for their own primary residence without a contractor license, provided the homeowner performs the major portion of the work by dollar value; Submit two (2) sets of construction plans plus a site plan; Zoning/setback compliance verified by the Planning and Zoning Division — call (505) 599-1317; Applications and payment must be made in person at 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd Floor — no online permitting or payment. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division at (505) 599-1304 before starting work.

Plan review for a residential building permit (new construction) in Farmington typically runs 10–15 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: Building Permit Application; Construction Drawings (two sets) plus Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Farmington requires 1 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (new construction), 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.

No. The City of Farmington does not have permits online and does not accept online payments. You must come into the Community Development Planning and Zoning Division & Building Inspection Division office at 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd floor.

The City does not publish a fixed fee schedule online. Per the Manual of Fees page, permitting fees are based on type of construction, square footage, type of materials, and construction codes. The City states the best method of obtaining an exact fee is to contact a Building Inspector at (505) 599-1304.

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

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