Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Farmington, New Mexico
VerifiedRequired for installation of solar panels on residential properties in Farmington. Solar installations must comply with the 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (2012 USEC as amended, 14.9.6 NMAC), which the City has explicitly adopted.
Verified 2026-07-02 · Source
When you need this permit
- Solar panel installation is explicitly listed among work requiring a permit on the City's 'Do I need a Construction Permit?' page
- Must comply with the 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code as amended) — 14.9.6 NMAC, which applies to all solar energy system construction work in New Mexico subject to CID jurisdiction, in effect since May 1, 2015
- Electrical permit and inspection also required for the PV system's electrical connections, per the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code
- Applications and payment made in person only at the Building Inspection Division office
Required documents
- Required
Building/Electrical Permit Application
Paper application submitted in person at 805 Municipal Drive, Annex Building, 2nd floor; solar PV plan review includes application and permit provisions under Section 103.3 of the adopted Solar Energy Code
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
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Review timeline
~3–10 business days
Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Farmington building department
Inspection process
- 1
Final Inspection
Final inspection required for all permits, including solar installations.
Tips
- Farmington adopts the 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (based on the 2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code) — verify your installer's plans reference this edition, not a newer IRC solar appendix.
- Solar panel installations require both a building/solar permit and an electrical permit for the interconnection wiring.
- Contact the Building Inspection Division at (505) 599-1304 before starting to confirm current submittal requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- What code governs solar panel installations in Farmington?
- The 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (14.9.6 NMAC, based on the 2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code), which the City of Farmington has adopted along with the rest of the State of New Mexico's Title 14 construction codes.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.
- City of Farmington Community Development Department — Building Inspection Division — official building department
- State of NM Adopted Construction Codes | City of Farmington
- Do I need a Construction Permit? | City of Farmington
- 14.9.6 NMAC — 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code | NM State Records Center and Archives
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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