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Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit in Village of Corrales, New Mexico

Required for additions, remodels, and alteration/repair work to existing single-family residences in Corrales. Uses the same Application for Construction Permit as new construction, with a scope of submittal reduced for non-structural alteration/repair work.

Verified 2026-07-05 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Building permit required for additions, remodels, and alteration/repair work regulated by the adopted Building Code
  • For additions: the floor plan must show the addition and all existing rooms, doors, and windows adjoining it, with distances to property lines and existing structures documented on all sides, and existing sleeping-room egress must not be blocked
  • For alteration/repair without structural changes: two sets of lists outlining the work to be performed and materials to be used may be accepted in lieu of full construction-document submittal
  • Any work suspected of involving asbestos-containing materials requires a call to the Air Quality Control Bureau (1-800-224-7009) before commencing
  • Same 35% lot coverage cap and 25 ft front / 10 ft side-rear setbacks apply to additions as to new construction
  • Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC permits for the addition/remodel must be obtained separately through the City of Rio Rancho Building Department

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Fee schedule

Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction)Village of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
$23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the Building Permit Fees and Rates table
Residential Plan Review FeeVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule
50% of the Building Permit Fee
Any permit for which no fee is specifically indicatedVillage of Corrales Building Permit Fees and Rates schedule, item 1
$55.00/hour (2-hour minimum)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Frame Inspection

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

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    After the work is complete and ready for occupancy; final electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspections (via Rio Rancho) must be completed first

See the full Village of Corrales inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Non-structural alteration/repair work can use a simplified two-list submittal (work description + materials) instead of full construction documents — ask the Building Official whether your project qualifies before preparing full plans.
  • An addition cannot block an existing sleeping room's sole means of egress — verify this on your floor plan before submittal.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Use the Village's Application for Construction Permit, selecting 'Addition.' The floor plan must show the addition's connection to the existing structure and distances to property lines. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work for the addition is permitted separately through the City of Rio Rancho Building Department.

In Village of Corrales, the published Building Permit Fee (same valuation-based schedule as new construction) is: $23.50 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per the Building Permit Fees and Rates table. Additional published fees: Residential Plan Review Fee — 50% of the Building Permit Fee; Any permit for which no fee is specifically indicated — $55.00/hour (2-hour minimum). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Village of Corrales does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Village of Corrales Planning and Zoning Department (Building Official: Brian Gresham) at (505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217) for current turnaround.

You'll need: Application for Construction Permit; Floor Plan / Scope-of-Work Lists. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Village of Corrales requires 2 inspection(s) for an addition / remodel / alteration permit, in order: Frame Inspection, Final Inspection. Schedule each through Village of Corrales Planning and Zoning Department (Building Official: Brian Gresham) ((505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217)).

Apply through Village of Corrales Planning and Zoning Department (Building Official: Brian Gresham) at 4324 Corrales Road, Corrales, NM 87048. Phone: (505) 897-0502 (fax (505) 897-7217), email: Brian Gresham (Building Official): bgresham@corrales-nm.org; Laurie Stout (P&Z Administrator, ext. 219): lstout@corrales-nm.org; general: Planning@corrales-nm.org. Office hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; mornings available for walk-in requests, afternoons by appointment only. Official information: https://www.corrales-nm.org/342/Building-Permits-Inspections.

Village of Corrales, New Mexico has adopted: GOVERNANCE MODEL (verified directly from the Village's own current Building Permit Guide, part of the 'Application for Construction Permit,' revised June 2026): the Village of Corrales SELF-ADMINISTERS building/structural permitting through its own Building Official (Brian Gresham) under the Planning and Zoning Department — it is not a direct New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) field-office jurisdiction for the building/structural permit itself. HOWEVER, for the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical/HVAC trades, Corrales routes permitting and inspection to the CITY OF RIO RANCHO'S Building Department under an interlocal service arrangement — NOT to the state CID directly. Verified verbatim, twice, from two current official Village of Corrales sources: (1) the Village's 'Building Permits & Inspections' page states 'The City of Rio Rancho performs mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections for the Village of Corrales. The permits and inspections for these disciplines should be coordinated with the prospective subcontractor.' (2) The Village's own Building Permit Guide (Application for Construction Permit, revised June 2026, page 5 of 6) states under 'Required Inspections': 'Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Inspections: Permits must be obtained in the City of Rio Rancho Building Department unless directed otherwise by the Building Official.' This is a distinct third governance pattern in this corpus — neither full self-administration of all trades (Rio Rancho itself) nor direct state-CID enforcement of the deferred trades (Los Alamos County) — Corrales instead defers those trades to a NEIGHBORING MUNICIPALITY'S building department. Sources: corrales-nm.org/342/Building-Permits-Inspections; Village of Corrales Application for Construction Permit (Building Permit Guide, rev. June 2026).; The Village of Corrales' own Building Permit Guide states the Building Official enforces the codes 'The Village of Corrales & Construction Industries Division (CID) currently enforces the following codes' (verbatim heading), listing: 2021 New Mexico Commercial & Residential Building Code, 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2012 Solar Energy Code, New Mexico Energy Conservation Code, 2021 New Mexico Plumbing and Mechanical Code, 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO), 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO), 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, Hot Tub Code, 2021 New Mexico Electrical Code, 2020 National Electrical Code, 2012 NMESC / National Electrical Safety Code, ICC/ANSI A117.1-1998, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Standards, NFPA 58-1998 (LP Gas), NFPA 57, NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code), NFPA 52, NFPA 501-C, Manufactured Housing Requirements, and Modular Structures. Source: Village of Corrales Application for Construction Permit, Building Permit Guide, page 6 of 6 (rev. June 2026).; Building permit administration is enforced under the Village's adopted Building Code, Ordinance No. 08-012, per the Village's own Building Permits & Inspections page: 'The Building Official/Inspector enforces the provisions of the adopted Building Code (Ord 08-012).' Source: corrales-nm.org/342/Building-Permits-Inspections.; Village of Corrales Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Land Use (Article II, Zoning) governs zoning compliance required before building permit issuance, including lot coverage, setbacks, and accessory-structure/dwelling-unit definitions. Source: Village of Corrales Application for Construction Permit; Village Code Sections 18-28, 18-29, 18-37, 18-203 (Ordinance No. 21-04, adopted June 15, 2021).. Local amendments apply — see the Village of Corrales overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-05.

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

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