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Solar PV Permit — Bernalillo, New Mexico · Requirements sheet
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source: https://www.tobnm.gov/departments/planning_zoning/forms_applications.php
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Solar PV Permit in Bernalillo, New Mexico
The Town of Bernalillo has no local building-inspection staff or dedicated solar permit type; building and electrical permitting statewide, including for solar PV installations, is issued directly by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F), which sets detailed statewide licensing and submittal requirements for solar PV installers. The Town's own role is limited to a Zoning Review and administrative processing under its published Fee Schedule.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
When you need this permit
- Installers must hold a valid CID license with the EE-98, EL-1, or ER-1 classification, as applicable — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F)(1)
- Building Permit (CID) fee is 'ICC — Based on Valuation,' per the Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule (updated 7/8/24); the CID calculates the valuation and fee directly under NMAC 14.5.5.10 — the Town does not set or collect this fee
- Town Zoning Review fee of $25.00 applies to residential development, per the Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule
- Submittal documents required by CID include a site plan, PV panel layout, one-line diagram identifying all system components and conductor sizes, mounting-system listing documentation, utility interconnection details, and grounding system documentation — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F)(2)
- A structural analysis by a New Mexico-licensed professional engineer is required if the added dead load exceeds statutory thresholds (5 lbs/sq ft, 45 lbs point load, or 200 lbs added dead load), per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F)
- Commencing work without a permit doubles the applicable permit fee, per the Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule
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Fee schedule
Building Permit (CID)Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule, updated 7/8/24; no distinct solar/PV line item — the New Mexico CID calculates this fee directly per NMAC 14.5.5.10, not the Town
ICC — Based on Valuation
Zoning Review (Town, Residential Development)Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule, updated 7/8/24
$25.00
Re-Inspection FeeTown of Bernalillo Fee Schedule, updated 7/8/24
$25.00
Review timeline
Plan review
Not published — contact the department
Inspection process
See the full Bernalillo inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →
Tips
- Bernalillo has no local building department — solar PV building and electrical permits are issued directly by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), the same statewide agency that permits solar in other small NM towns without their own CID-certified program.
- The Town's own fee is limited to a $25 Zoning Review; the substantive permit fee (ICC valuation-based) is set and collected by CID, not the Town.
- Starting work before a permit is issued doubles the applicable permit fee under the Town's Fee Schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Bernalillo requires a solar pv permit for: Installers must hold a valid CID license with the EE-98, EL-1, or ER-1 classification, as applicable — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F)(1); Building Permit (CID) fee is 'ICC — Based on Valuation,' per the Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule (updated 7/8/24); the CID calculates the valuation and fee directly under NMAC 14.5.5.10 — the Town does not set or collect this fee; Town Zoning Review fee of $25.00 applies to residential development, per the Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule; Submittal documents required by CID include a site plan, PV panel layout, one-line diagram identifying all system components and conductor sizes, mounting-system listing documentation, utility interconnection details, and grounding system documentation — N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F)(2); A structural analysis by a New Mexico-licensed professional engineer is required if the added dead load exceeds statutory thresholds (5 lbs/sq ft, 45 lbs point load, or 200 lbs added dead load), per N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F); Commencing work without a permit doubles the applicable permit fee, per the Town of Bernalillo Fee Schedule. 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.
No distinct solar/PV fee line is published. The CID Building Permit fee is calculated from project valuation using the standard ICC method, and the Town adds a flat $25 Zoning Review fee for residential development.
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: CID Homeowner Permit Application w/ Site Plan; CID Multi-Purpose Building Application w/ Site Plan; One-Line Electrical Diagram and Solar Array Plan Set. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.
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 New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) issues the Building Permit for solar PV installations directly, under N.M. Admin. Code 14.5.2.8(F). The Town of Bernalillo's own role is a separate $25 Zoning Review fee; the Town has no local building-inspection staff.
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-20.
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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