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Residential Building Permit (CID) in Bernalillo, New Mexico

Required for new single-family residential construction, additions, and alterations exceeding 120 square feet within Town limits. The Town of Bernalillo does not issue this permit itself — Town Planning and Zoning staff perform a zoning/floodplain pre-review and sign off on the application, which is then submitted electronically to the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), which issues the permit and performs all inspections.

Verified 2026-07-18 · Source

When you need this permit

  • New construction, additions, or alterations to a residential structure exceeding 120 square feet within Town limits
  • Town Planning and Zoning zoning/floodplain pre-review and sign-off required before submittal to CID
  • Contractors: submit the CID Multi-Purpose Building Application with a site plan and building plans to pzdept@tobnm.gov; Homeowners: submit the CID Homeowner Permit Application with a site plan and building plans (a homeowner permit requires a separately signed and notarized Homeowner's Responsibilities Form and applies only to an owner-occupied primary residence) Owner-builder
  • Two complete sets of plans, minimum 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, on at least 8½"x11" paper, showing site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, floor/roof framing plans, and construction details
  • Zoning approval and a floodplain determination from the Town must be obtained before applying to CID
  • Separate electrical and plumbing permits are required for those trades and are not covered by this application

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Fee schedule

Zoning Review (Town)Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule, updated 7/8/24 (RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT section) — the Town's own pre-review fee, separate from the CID permit fee.
$25.00
Building Permit (CID)Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule, updated 7/8/24; CID calculates the valuation and fee directly per NMAC 14.5.5.10 — the Town does not set or collect this fee.
ICC — based on project valuation
Re-Inspection FeeTown of Bernalillo Fee Schedule, updated 7/8/24.
$25.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewBernalillo’s published plan-review target
3–4 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Foundation Inspection

    After excavation for footings is complete and required reinforcing steel is in place, before concrete is placed.

  2. 2

    Concrete Slab / Under-Floor Inspection

    After in-slab or under-floor service equipment, conduit, and piping are in place, before concrete is placed or the subfloor is installed.

  3. 3

    Frame Inspection

    After roof, framing, fire blocking, and bracing are in place and rough electrical, plumbing, and heating are complete and approved.

  4. 4

    Weather-Resistive Barrier Inspection

    After installation of the weather-resistive barrier, before it is covered.

  5. 5

    Final Inspection

    After finish grading and completion; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections must be conducted first. CID issues the Certificate of Occupancy after approving the final inspection.

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

Tips

  • Because CID — not the Town — issues the permit, budget for two sequential review stages: the Town's own zoning/floodplain sign-off (generally 2-3 days) followed by CID's processing window (3-4 working days for residential) once the signed application reaches CID.
  • A homeowner permit may only be used for an owner-occupied primary residence and requires a notarized Homeowner's Responsibilities Form; it cannot be used if a licensed general contractor is supervising the project. Owner-builderContractor
  • Structures 120 square feet or less do not need this permit at all — use the Town's Placement Permit instead.

Frequently asked questions

Bernalillo requires a residential building permit (cid) for: New construction, additions, or alterations to a residential structure exceeding 120 square feet within Town limits; Town Planning and Zoning zoning/floodplain pre-review and sign-off required before submittal to CID; Contractors: submit the CID Multi-Purpose Building Application with a site plan and building plans to pzdept@tobnm.gov; Homeowners: submit the CID Homeowner Permit Application with a site plan and building plans (a homeowner permit requires a separately signed and notarized Homeowner's Responsibilities Form and applies only to an owner-occupied primary residence); Two complete sets of plans, minimum 1/4" = 1'-0" scale, on at least 8½"x11" paper, showing site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, floor/roof framing plans, and construction details; Zoning approval and a floodplain determination from the Town must be obtained before applying to CID; Separate electrical and plumbing permits are required for those trades and are not covered by this application. If your project isn't listed, confirm with 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 before starting work.

In Bernalillo, the published Zoning Review (Town) is: $25.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit (CID) — ICC — based on project valuation; Re-Inspection Fee — $25.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

The Town's own zoning/floodplain pre-review generally takes 2-3 days. Once the signed application reaches CID, CID's own published FAQ states residential permits are processed in 3 to 4 working days. Sources: Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning page; New Mexico Construction Industries Division FAQ.

You'll need: CID Multi-Purpose Building Application (Contractor); Site Plan. Depending on your project, Bernalillo may also ask for: CID Homeowner Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bernalillo requires 5 inspection(s) for a residential building permit (cid), in order: Foundation Inspection, Concrete Slab / Under-Floor Inspection, Frame Inspection, Weather-Resistive Barrier Inspection, Final Inspection. 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.

The State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) issues the permit and performs all inspections. The Town of Bernalillo's Planning and Zoning Department performs a required zoning/floodplain pre-review and signs off on the application before it is submitted electronically to CID at www.rld.nm.gov. Source: Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning page.

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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