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Placement Permit (Manufactured/Mobile Home & Small Structures) in Bernalillo, New Mexico

Issued directly by the Town of Bernalillo (no CID routing) for manufactured or mobile home placement, and for sheds, carports, or other structures 120 square feet or less. A separate, higher fee applies for commercial placements.

Verified 2026-07-18 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Manufactured home placement (HUD-certified, any age) or mobile home placement (not HUD-certified, cannot be more than 30 years old) within Town limits
  • Or placement of a shed, carport, or other structure 120 square feet or less not otherwise requiring a CID building permit
  • Site plan showing north arrow, adjacent streets, proposed structure location and dimensions, and front/side/rear setback distances
  • Copy of rental agreement or written landowner authorization
  • Copy of title (mobile homes) or proof of HUD compliance (manufactured homes)
  • State of NM water/septic permits, or a copy of the Town of Bernalillo Application for Water and Sewer Services
  • Town of Bernalillo Floodplain Development Permit if the property is located in a floodzone
  • For manufactured homes: Manufactured Housing Division (MHD) Installer License and Installation Permit (MHIP) number, due within 7 days of placement but prior to installation
  • Permit is valid for 30 days from issuance; a mobile/manufactured home skirting inspection is scheduled 30 days from the date of occupancy

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Fee schedule

Manufactured/Mobile Home PlacementPlacement Permit General Packet, Town of Bernalillo (updated 6/3/24); matches the Town's Fee Schedule 'MH Placement Permit' line ($100.00, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT section).
$100.00
Shed/Carport/Structure ≤120sf — ResidentialPlacement Permit General Packet, Town of Bernalillo (updated 6/3/24).
$25.00
Shed/Carport/Structure ≤120sf — CommercialPlacement Permit General Packet, Town of Bernalillo (updated 6/3/24).
$75.00

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Placement/Setback Verification

    Zoning approval confirms placement meets required setbacks before the permit is finalized; the applicant is responsible for relocating the structure if setbacks are not met.

  2. 2

    Skirting Inspection (manufactured/mobile homes)

    Scheduled 30 days from the date of occupancy, per the Placement Permit application.

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

Tips

  • Mobile homes (not HUD-certified) cannot be placed within the Town if they are more than 30 years old — manufactured (HUD-certified) homes have no such age limit.
  • The Placement Permit itself is valid for only 30 days from issuance.
  • Proof of utilities (Town water/sewer or private well/septic) is required before a Certificate of Compliance is issued.
  • A Floodplain Development Permit may also be required and must be complete before the Placement Permit will be issued if the property is in a floodzone.

Frequently asked questions

No — for a shed, carport, or other structure 120 square feet or less, the Town of Bernalillo issues its own Placement Permit directly ($25 residential / $75 commercial); it is not routed through the state Construction Industries Division. Structures over 120 square feet require a full CID Building Permit instead. Source: Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning page and Placement Permit General Packet.

The Town of Bernalillo MH Placement Permit fee is $100.00, per the Town's Fee Schedule (updated 7/8/24) and Placement Permit General Packet. Separate Manufactured Housing Division (MHD) installer licensing and installation permit fees apply through the state.

Bernalillo does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning Department at (505) 771-7118 (Planning and Zoning); (505) 867-3311 (Town Hall general information); fax (505) 867-0481 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Placement Permit General Packet; Title or HUD Compliance Proof; Rental Agreement or Landowner Authorization. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bernalillo requires 2 inspection(s) for a placement permit (manufactured/mobile home & small structures), in order: Placement/Setback Verification, Skirting Inspection (manufactured/mobile homes). Schedule each through Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning Department ((505) 771-7118 (Planning and Zoning); (505) 867-3311 (Town Hall general information); fax (505) 867-0481).

Apply through Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning Department at 829 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004 (mail: P.O. Box 638, Bernalillo, NM 87004). Phone: (505) 771-7118 (Planning and Zoning); (505) 867-3311 (Town Hall general information); fax (505) 867-0481, email: pzdept@tobnm.gov. Office hours: Not separately published by the Planning and Zoning Department as of 2026-07-18; the department directs applicants to submit electronically to pzdept@tobnm.gov. General Town Hall information line: (505) 867-3311.. Official information: https://www.tobnm.gov/departments/planning_zoning/index.php.

Bernalillo, New Mexico has adopted: The Town of Bernalillo does not self-administer building permits — the State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) issues building permits, trade permits, and all inspections on behalf of the Town, per the Town's own Planning and Zoning page: 'CID issues building permits, trades permits and all inspections on behalf of the Town.' The codes below are the codes CID currently enforces, as published in the 'Building Permit Guide for Commercial Construction' (rev. 5/23/2023) and 'Building Permit Guide for Residential Construction' (rev. 5/23/2023) — both bundled inside the Town's own linked CID application PDFs.; 2021 New Mexico Commercial & Residential Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC); 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code; 2012 New Mexico Uniform Solar Energy Code (IAPMO); 2018 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code; ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility — the CID Commercial guide cites the 2009 edition; the CID Residential guide cites the 2017 edition. Both editions appear verbatim in CID's own bundled documents as of 2026-07-18 — flagged here as published rather than reconciled.; 2021 New Mexico Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) / 2021 New Mexico Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO); 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (IAPMO); 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 National Electrical Code); 2012 National Electrical Safety Code; 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code; 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Building Code; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Standards: 2020 NFPA 58, 2021 NFPA 54, 2021 NFPA 52, 2021 NFPA 1192 (Residential guide additionally cites 2012 NFPA 57); Town of Bernalillo Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Ordinance No. 247), enforced locally by the Town's Floodplain Manager independent of CID. Local amendments apply — see the Bernalillo overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.

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

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