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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit in Farmington, New Mexico

Required 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

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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
~3–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Final inspection required for all permits, including solar installations.

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

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

Farmington requires a solar photovoltaic (pv) permit for: 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. 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 solar photovoltaic (pv) permit in Farmington typically runs 3–10 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/Electrical Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Farmington requires 1 inspection(s) for a solar photovoltaic (pv) 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.

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.

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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