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This is PermitBase’s published record for Unincorporated San Juan County as of 2026-07-20. It has since been superseded — see the current record. A historical record reflects what PermitBase had verified at that time; it may not capture a real-world change the jurisdiction had made but PermitBase had not yet verified, and it includes any errors we later corrected. Snapshots are never edited retroactively.

Unincorporated San Juan County building permits

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Unincorporated San Juan County, New Mexico — as published 2026-07-20.

Verified 2026-07-08 · Source

Codes adopted

GOVERNANCE MODEL: San Juan County Building Division self-administers building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permitting DIRECTLY for the unincorporated county (plus Aztec, Bloomfield, and Kirtland by service agreement) — it is NOT a New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) field-office pass-through jurisdiction for any trade. The County's own Building Department page states 'Construction Codes are adopted and amended by the State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division' (i.e., the SUBSTANTIVE code editions track the statewide CID-adopted codes), but the County itself issues, plan-reviews, fee-schedules, and inspects all four disciplines using its own application forms, its own fee schedule, and its own inspection staff reachable at (505) 334-4313 — there is no CID referral anywhere on the County's Building Department page, in contrast to jurisdictions in this corpus (e.g. Los Alamos County) that explicitly hand off electrical/plumbing/mechanical to CID. Source: sjcounty.net Building Department page (retrieved via full-browser-header fetch, July 2026).2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 International Building Code (IBC) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code / 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list; New Residential Permit Application Checklist (rev. 07/19/2023) requires a '2021 IECC Residential Energy Code Compliance Form' with every residential submittalICC/ANSI A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 New Mexico Plumbing and Mechanical Code — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2021 International Fire Code — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2020 National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70 — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2020 New Mexico Electrical Code — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code (IAPMO) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (IAPMO) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2017 NFPA 58 (LP-Gas Code) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes list2018 NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code) — San Juan County Building Department, Construction Codes listNew Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act, NMAC 14.6.6 — governs contractor licensing classifications/qualifications statewide; cited on the County's Commercial Buildings Permit Application as the basis for its 'all commercial projects require a licensed contractor' requirement. Source: San Juan County Commercial Buildings Permit Application (rev. 07/31/2023).

Permit types & fees

New Residential Building Permit

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Required for new residential construction, additions, and accessory buildings in unincorporated San Juan County. Issued and self-administered directly by the San Juan County Building Division using its own New Residential Permit Application Checklist (rev. 07/19/2023). Covers one- and two-family dwellings, townhouses, and residential accessory structures (detached storage sheds/garages are separately classified as 'Residential Accessory Structures' under the same checklist).

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

Requirements

  • New residential construction, residential addition, or new residential accessory building
  • Plans must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code / 2021 IRC and the county's Design Criteria (30 psf ground snow load, 115 mph Category II wind, 30-inch frost depth, ASCE 7-16 seismic)
  • Setbacks: 10 feet side and rear, 25 feet front, per the county's published Design Criteria for residential permits
  • 2021 IECC Residential Energy Code Compliance Form required with every submittal; in-floor radiant heat piping requires R-5 (1-inch) approved under-slab insulation
  • Planning/Zoning approval required only for properties within the City of Aztec, City of Bloomfield, or Town of Kirtland — rural (true unincorporated) areas of San Juan County have no zoning requirements
  • Floodplain approval required where applicable
  • Confirmation of private sewage disposal (septic) capability from the New Mexico Environment Department, or connection to a sewer system, where applicable
  • Homeowners may obtain a Homeowner's Permit to build or alter their own principal residence without a contractor's license

Required documents

  • RequiredNew Residential Permit Application ChecklistCounty form (rev. 07/19/2023) — landowner/contractor info, project type (new construction / addition / accessory building), project valuation, signature acknowledgment
  • RequiredSite PlanAssigned address, lot/tract dimensions, north arrow and scale, all easements labeled with widths, all structures labeled with distances to property lines and between existing/proposed structures
  • RequiredFooting and Foundation PlanInterior footings shown, rebar size and spacing indicated
  • RequiredFloor PlanUse of each room/space, windows, doors, interior partitions
  • RequiredTypical Load-Bearing Wall Detail or Post-and-Beam Sizing/SpacingStructural wall or post/beam detail
  • RequiredRoof and Floor Framing PlanMaterial, size, spacing, span, and engineered truss drawings
  • RequiredElevationsFront, side, and rear elevations
  • Required2021 IECC Residential Energy Code Compliance FormRequired energy-code compliance documentation for the chosen path
  • RequiredRoofing System / Manufacturer SpecificationsManufacturer specification sheet for the proposed roofing system
  • OptionalStructural Engineering / Metal Building Manufacturer CertificationRequired if foundation exceeds 40 feet (metal buildings only), or where professional seals are otherwise triggered under 2021 IRC Section 106 (steel stud/structural steel construction, prefabricated structures, wood foundations, retaining walls over 4 ft, second-story additions, alternate construction methods)

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee (valuation $1.00–$500)$45San Juan County Building Permit Fee Schedule (valuation-scale table published by the Building Division)
Building Permit Fee (valuation $501–$2,000)$45 for the first $500 plus $1.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereofSan Juan County Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fee (valuation $2,001–$25,000)$60 for the first $2,000 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereofSan Juan County Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fee (valuation $25,001–$50,000)$290 for the first $25,000 plus $8.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereofSan Juan County Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fee (valuation $50,001–$100,000)$490 for the first $50,000 plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereofSan Juan County Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Permit Fee (valuation $100,001 and up)$790 for the first $100,000 plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereofSan Juan County Building Permit Fee Schedule
Building Plan Review FeeProject valuation × .0012San Juan County Building Department page — 'Building Plan Review Fee: valuation of project x .0012'; charged in addition to the Building Permit Fee for projects requiring an Architect/Engineer seal under NMAC 14.5.2.9/14.5.2.10

Electrical Permit

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Required for electrical service installation, alteration, and repair in unincorporated San Juan County. Self-administered directly by the San Juan County Building Division using its own Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) — not routed through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

Requirements

  • New, addition, or remodel electrical work for residential, commercial, mobile home, or RV/MH park service
  • Valid New Mexico electrical contractor license (license number and expiration date required on the application)
  • One Line Diagram required on any electrical service 200 amps and above

Required documents

  • RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationCounty form (rev. 04/11/2023) — landowner/contractor info, scope of work, service type (permanent/temporary/mobile home), amperage/voltage, fee calculation
  • OptionalElectrical Service Engineering Drawings / CalculationsRequired for services 200 amps and above per the county's separate 'Electrical Service Engineering Drawings Required/Calcs' document

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Minimum Fee (services under 100 amps)$60San Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023)
100–200 Amp Service$85Electrical Permit Application fee table (tiers: 100A $85, 201-400A $275, 401-600A $375, 601-800A $475, 801-1000A $575, 1001-2000A $800, over 2000A $1,275)
MH and RV Parks (multiple meters)$60 for first meter, $10 each additional meterElectrical Permit Application fee table
Multi-Bank Meters (apartment complex)$60 for first meter, $10 each additional meterElectrical Permit Application fee table
Temporary Power Pole$25 eachElectrical Permit Application fee table
Feeder and Branch Circuits — ResidentialHeated sq ft x $0.03/sq ftElectrical Permit Application fee table
Feeder and Branch Circuits — CommercialHeated sq ft x $0.06/sq ftElectrical Permit Application fee table
Communication Systems$25 eachElectrical Permit Application fee table
Solar PV Systems$25/kW or fraction thereof for the first 160 kW, then $5/kW thereafterElectrical Permit Application fee table
Swimming Pool / Wind Generator$35 eachElectrical Permit Application fee table
Miscellaneous$25/kW or fraction thereofElectrical Permit Application fee table
Administrative Fee$40 (billed as $25 per inspection on the form, with a $40 minimum notation)Electrical Permit Application fee table — form shows '#INSPECTIONS $25 PER INSPECTION ... $40.00' as the administrative line
Reinspection Fee$75.00Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023), printed fee assessment notice

Plumbing Permit

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Required for plumbing fixture, water distribution, sewer/drain, gas piping, and water heater work in unincorporated San Juan County. Self-administered directly by the San Juan County Building Division using its own Plumbing Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) — not routed through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

Requirements

  • New, addition, or remodel plumbing work for residential or commercial scopes
  • Valid New Mexico plumbing contractor license (license number and expiration date required on the application)
  • Pressure test required for DWV (drain-waste-vent) and water distribution work; gas piping requires an LP gas or natural gas designation

Required documents

  • RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationCounty form (rev. 04/11/2023) — landowner/contractor info, scope of work, fee calculation by fixture/system type

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
DWV and Water Distribution — ResidentialHeated sq ft x $0.03/sq ftSan Juan County Plumbing Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023)
DWV and Water Distribution — CommercialHeated sq ft x $0.06/sq ftPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Backflow Device$5/ea up to 1 inch; $10/ea 1-3 inch; $15/ea 3 inch and upPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Water Service Line$10/ea up to 1 inch; $15/ea 1.25 inch and upPlumbing Permit Application fee table
RV/MH Parks — Multiple Water Distribution$15 for water service plus $2 per additional outletPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Sewer or Modular Building Drain$10 eachPlumbing Permit Application fee table
RV/MH Parks — Multiple Sewer Branches$10 for sewer line plus $2 per additional branchPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Gas Piping System (new or replacement) — with yard line$40 eachPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Gas Piping System (new or replacement) — no yard line$30 eachPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Gas Reconnect Test Only (administrative fee)$35Plumbing Permit Application fee table
Water Heater$10 eachPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Swimming Pool (plumbing)Fee-classified under the gas/administrative line items on the form; contact (505) 334-4313 to confirm the specific plumbing fee for pool workPlumbing Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) lists a Swimming Pool line under gas-related fees on the form; the exact standalone plumbing-only pool fee is not broken out separately from the gas reconnect test line on the form as scanned
Medical Gas SystemHeated sq ft x $0.05/sq ftPlumbing Permit Application fee table
Administrative Fee$40Plumbing Permit Application fee table
Reinspection Fee$75.00Plumbing Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023), printed fee assessment notice

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

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Required for furnace/AC installation or replacement, gas piping, radiant in-floor heat, solar water heating, and ventilation work in unincorporated San Juan County. Self-administered directly by the San Juan County Building Division using its own Mechanical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) — not routed through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

Requirements

  • New, addition, or remodel mechanical/HVAC work for residential or commercial scopes; appliance changeout and pressure-test scopes also use this application
  • Valid New Mexico mechanical contractor license (license number and expiration date required on the application)
  • Radiant in-floor heat systems require approved R-5 (1-inch) insulation under-slab, per the Mechanical Permit Application's printed note

Required documents

  • RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationCounty form (rev. 04/11/2023) — landowner/contractor info, scope of work, fee calculation by equipment/system type

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Heating and Cooling Distribution — ResidentialHeated sq ft x $0.03/sq ftSan Juan County Mechanical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023)
Heating and Cooling Distribution — CommercialHeated sq ft x $0.06/sq ftMechanical Permit Application fee table
Gas Piping System (new or replacement) — with yard line$40 eachMechanical Permit Application fee table
Gas Piping System (new or replacement) — without yard line$30 eachMechanical Permit Application fee table
Reconnect Gas Test (administrative fee charge only)Administrative fee only, no separate line amount publishedMechanical Permit Application fee table
Solar Water Heating System$10 eachMechanical Permit Application fee table
Heating Unit(s)System including related equipment/components: $25 eachMechanical Permit Application fee table
Cooling Unit(s)First unit $10, additional units $5 eachMechanical Permit Application fee table
Combo Unit(s)First unit $20, additional units $10 eachMechanical Permit Application fee table
Type I Hood$20 eachMechanical Permit Application fee table
Administrative Fee$40Mechanical Permit Application fee table
Reinspection Fee$75.00Mechanical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023), printed fee assessment notice

Roofing / Residing / Windows Permit

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Required for re-roofing, exterior residing, and window replacement in unincorporated San Juan County. Self-administered directly by the San Juan County Building Division using its own combined Roofing/Residing/Windows Permit Application.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

Requirements

  • Re-roofing (roofing type specified on the application), residing of the structure, or window replacement
  • Project valuation must be declared on the application
  • All work must be inspected; a minimum of 24 hours' notice is required for an inspection

Required documents

  • RequiredRoofing/Residing/Windows Permit ApplicationCounty form — landowner/contractor info, project type checkbox (roofing/residing/windows), project valuation, description of work

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee (valuation-based, same schedule as new residential construction)$45 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the county's general Building Permit Fee Schedule (e.g. $60 for the first $2,000 plus $10.00 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000)
The Roofing/Residing/Windows application requires a declared project valuation but does not publish a separate dedicated fee table of its own — it is priced under the same general Building Permit Fee… Show full citation

The Roofing/Residing/Windows application requires a declared project valuation but does not publish a separate dedicated fee table of its own — it is priced under the same general Building Permit Fee Schedule used for other valuation-based residential work, per the county's Building Department page ('Building Permit Fee: valuation of project x .005') and its general valuation-scale table

Solar PV Permit

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San Juan County has adopted the 2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code (IAPMO) alongside its other construction codes, and its Electrical Permit Application publishes a distinct 'Solar PV Systems' fee tier ($25/kW for the first 160 kW, then $5/kW thereafter) separate from its general electrical fee schedule. A standard roof-mounted PV installation is typically covered by this Electrical Permit alone; a separate general construction Building Permit is only additionally required when structural reinforcement of the existing roof is necessary, per statewide New Mexico rule 14.5.2.8(F) NMAC (added dead load over 5 psf, point load over 45 lb, or over 200 lb on a single truss/rafter/joist, as determined by a New Mexico-licensed structural engineer).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

  • Electrical Permit required for the PV interconnection (arrays, inverters, disconnects, point of connection), billed at the county's distinct Solar PV Systems rate — apply via a New Mexico-licensed electrical contractor (license number and expiration date required on the application)
  • One Line Diagram required on any electrical service 200 amps and above, per the standard Electrical Permit Application requirements
  • A separate general construction Building Permit is required IN ADDITION to the Electrical Permit only if structural reinforcement of the existing roof is necessary, per 14.5.2.8(F)(6) NMAC — i.e., when a PE structural analysis (triggered under 14.5.2.8(F)(5) NMAC by added dead load >5 psf, point load >45 lb, >200 lb on a single truss/rafter/roof joist, a unique mounting design, or over-spanned framing members) concludes reinforcement is needed
  • Structural analysis by a New Mexico-licensed professional engineer is required when any of the 14.5.2.8(F)(5) NMAC thresholds are met, even if reinforcement ultimately proves unnecessary
  • Manufactured-home roof-mounted solar permits may only be pulled by a contractor licensed and registered with the New Mexico Manufactured Housing Division (a distinct licensing track from the standard electrical contractor license)
  • 2021 IECC Residential Energy Code Compliance Form required with residential submittals generally, per the county's New Residential Permit Application Checklist

Required documents

  • RequiredSan Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023)Same application form used for other electrical work, with a distinct 'Solar PV Systems' line in its fee table
  • OptionalOne Line DiagramRequired for any electrical service 200 amps and above
  • OptionalPE Structural Analysis / Building Permit Application (only if a 14.5.2.8(F)(5) NMAC threshold is met)New Mexico-licensed structural engineer's analysis, and a general construction Building Permit if reinforcement is found necessary

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Electrical Permit — Solar PV Systems$25/kW or fraction thereof for the first 160 kW, then $5/kW thereafterSan Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023), fee table — the same distinct solar line already documented in this jurisdiction's Electrical Permit entry.
Administrative Fee (per inspection)$25 per inspection, $40 minimumSan Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) — same administrative fee applied to all electrical permits.
General construction Building Permit (only if structural reinforcement required per 14.5.2.8(F)(6) NMAC)Valuation-based per the county's standard Building Permit Fee Schedule, e.g. $45 for $1.00-$500 valuation, scaling up with per-$100/$1,000 incrementsSan Juan County Building Permit Fee Schedule — same table documented in this jurisdiction's Residential Building Permit entry. Applies only when a PE determines roof reinforcement is necessary.
Reinspection Fee$75.00San Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023), printed fee assessment notice.

EV Charger / EVSE Permit

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San Juan County self-administers electrical permitting directly (not routed through the New Mexico Construction Industries Division) and does not publish a distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line item on its Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) fee table. The application's itemized fee table has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE category. Re-chased 2026-07-20 against the full itemized fee table: the most directly applicable published category for a standalone EVSE circuit added without a new/upgraded electrical service is "FEEDER AND BRANCH CIRCUITS," billed by the structure's heated square footage ($0.03/sq ft residential, $0.06/sq ft commercial); if the installation instead requires a new or upgraded electrical service, the county's tiered "ELECTRIC SERVICE" amperage table applies. (Solar PV and Wind Generator installations use a distinct $25/kW-or-fraction rate, which does not apply to EVSE circuits.) Installation must comply with the adopted 2020 NEC (with 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code amendments).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

  • Electrical Permit required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation in unincorporated San Juan County, using the county's own Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) — not a New Mexico CID permit
  • Valid New Mexico electrical contractor license (license number and expiration date required on the application), unless performing work as an exempt homeowner
  • One Line Diagram required if the installation involves a service upgrade of 200 amps or above
  • Installation must comply with the adopted 2020 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code
  • No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line, expedited timeline, or SolarAPP+-style instant-permitting platform was found published by the county as of this review

Required documents

  • RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationCounty form (rev. 04/11/2023) covering EV charger/EVSE circuit installation

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Feeder and Branch Circuits (EVSE circuit added to existing structure, no service upgrade)Residential: heated square footage of the structure X $0.03/sq ft; Commercial: heated square footage X $0.06/sq ft
San Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. Show full citation

San Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023), "FEEDER AND BRANCH CIRCUITS" line -- re-chased 2026-07-20 and directly confirmed the full itemized fee table (the live PDF returns HTTP 403 to automated fetch; retrieved via a Wayback Machine snapshot dated 2026-05-20 of the same document). This corrects a prior citation: the $25/kW-or-fraction rate is the SOLAR PV SYSTEMS and WIND GENERATOR line, not the "Miscellaneous" line (which is actually $25 per inspection); a standalone EV charger dedicated circuit added without a new/upgraded electrical service is most directly billed under this Feeder and Branch Circuits line, priced by the structure's heated square footage.

Electric Service (if the EV charger requires a new or upgraded electrical service)Under 100 amps: $60 minimum; 100-200 amps: $85; 201-400 amps: $275; 401-600 amps: $375; 601-800 amps: $475; 801-1000 amps: $575; 1001-2000 amps: $800; over 2000 amps: $1,275San Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023), "ELECTRIC SERVICE" table -- applies only if the charger installation requires a new service or a service-amperage upgrade rather than a simple added branch circuit.
Administrative Fee$40.00 flatSan Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023) -- applies to all electrical permits regardless of category.
Reinspection Fee$75.00San Juan County Electrical Permit Application (rev. 04/11/2023).

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-08.

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 Unincorporated San Juan County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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Snapshot date: 2026-07-20

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