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Swimming Pool Permit in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Required for in-ground and certain above-ground swimming pool installation in Rio Rancho. Requires coordinated building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits, plus a floor plan showing all connected systems.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Site plan required
  • Completed Building Permit & Plan Review Application
  • Completed Building Permit Application
  • Plumbing/mechanical permits required
  • Electrical permit required
  • Floor plan must include plumbing/mechanical and electrical
  • Gallons (pool capacity) must be documented on the application

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Fee schedule

Plumbing — Swimming PoolPlumbing Permit (Residential) application form, City of Rio Rancho
$40.00
Electrical — Swimming PoolElectrical Permit application form, City of Rio Rancho
$80.00
Building Permit & Plan Review Application FeeBuilding Permit & Plan Review Application, City of Rio Rancho — applies to the structural/pool-shell building permit
65% of the Building Permit Fee (non-refundable)

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Rio Rancho building department
~5–10 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Plumbing Rough-In / Top Out

    Pool plumbing lines inspected before concealment or gunite/shotcrete application

  2. 2

    Electrical Rough-In

    Bonding, grounding, and conduit verified before energizing per NEC pool provisions

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    All systems complete, barrier/fencing requirements verified

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

Tips

  • A swimming pool permit requires separate, coordinated plumbing and electrical permits in addition to the building permit application — budget for all three fee lines.
  • The floor plan submitted must show plumbing/mechanical and electrical systems together, not as separate uncoordinated sheets.
  • Document the pool's gallons capacity on the Building Permit & Plan Review Application.

Frequently asked questions

A swimming pool project requires a Building Permit & Plan Review Application (structural/pool shell, fee is 65% of the building permit fee for the application), a plumbing permit ($40.00 for the pool line item), and an electrical permit ($80.00 for the pool line item). Source: City of Rio Rancho Swimming Pool Permit Packet, Plumbing Permit application, and Electrical Permit application.

In Rio Rancho, the published Plumbing — Swimming Pool is: $40.00. Additional published fees: Electrical — Swimming Pool — $80.00; Building Permit & Plan Review Application Fee — 65% of the Building Permit Fee (non-refundable). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a swimming pool permit in Rio Rancho typically runs 5–10 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Rio Rancho Development Services — Building Inspection Division at (505) 891-5005.

You'll need: Swimming Pool Permit Packet; Floor Plan showing plumbing/mechanical/electrical. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Rio Rancho requires 3 inspection(s) for a swimming pool permit, in order: Plumbing Rough-In / Top Out, Electrical Rough-In, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Rio Rancho Development Services — Building Inspection Division ((505) 891-5005).

Apply through City of Rio Rancho Development Services — Building Inspection Division at 3200 Civic Center Circle NE, Suite 130, Rio Rancho, NM 87144. Phone: (505) 891-5005, email: Permits@rrnm.gov. Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Official information: https://www.rrnm.gov/77/Building-Division.

Rio Rancho, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 International Building Code (IBC) — with New Mexico state amendments; 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) — with New Mexico state amendments; 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) — with New Mexico state amendments; 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) — with New Mexico state amendments; 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) — with New Mexico state amendments; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — with New Mexico state amendments; 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code; 2021 International Fire Code (IFC); 2012 Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code; Current New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) Title 14 construction code chapters, as adopted and amended by the Construction Industries Division; City of Rio Rancho Code of Ordinances, Title XV Land Use: Chapter 151 (Building Regulations), Chapter 152 (Flood and Erosion Control), Chapter 153 (Storm Drainage Requirements), Chapter 154 (Planning and Zoning). Local amendments apply — see the Rio Rancho overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.

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

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