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Edgewood building permits
Edgewood, New Mexico — as published 2026-07-18.
Reviewed 2026-07-18 · Source
Codes adopted
2015 International Fire Code (IFC) — the only building-related code the Town of Edgewood's own Planning & Zoning page lists as directly 'adopted by Town of Edgewood' in its Quick Links (edgewood-nm.gov/planning-zoning).Edgewood is NOT a New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) — unlike Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Rio Rancho, it has no building department of its own, so all structural/trade codes are enforced directly by the state CID under the statewide New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) Title 14 baseline, not a town-adopted amendment set. Per NM RLD/CID's Rules, Laws and Building Codes page (current as of the 2025-11-19 fee-page update) and CID's October 2024 Building Permit Guide for Residential Construction, CID currently enforces: 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (NMAC 14.7.2) / 2021 International Building Code; 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (NMAC 14.7.3) / 2021 International Residential Code; 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Construction Code, Phase III (NMAC 14.7.4); 2009 New Mexico Non-Load-Bearing Baled Straw Construction Building Code, Phase III (NMAC 14.7.5); 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code (NMAC 14.7.6, effective 7/30/2024); 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (NMAC 14.7.7); 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings code (NMAC 14.7.8); 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Code (NMAC 14.7.9); 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (NMAC 14.8.2) / 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO); 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code (NMAC 14.8.3); New Mexico Medical Gas Code (NMAC 14.8.4); 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code (NMAC 14.9.2) / 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO); 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (NMAC 14.9.6); 2017 ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility Code; 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (NMAC 14.10.4) / 2020 National Electrical Code; and 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code (NMAC 14.10.5).
Permit types & fees
Development Permit (Town Zoning & Floodplain Compliance Review)
Required by the Town of Edgewood Planning & Zoning Official Administrator before any building, structure, land use, or Manufactured Home installation begins within Town limits, and BEFORE an applicant may apply to the state Construction Industries Division (CID) for a State Building Permit. Reviews zoning and National Flood Insurance Program (floodplain) compliance and may trigger Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) review.
Reviewed 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- No building, structure, or land use may commence within the Town of Edgewood without Planning & Zoning Official Administrator review and sign-off (Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §8.A)
- Development Permit applications must receive zoning and Flood Plain compliance review and signature BEFORE applying to CID for the State Building Permit
- Site development plan required, showing: a scaled map of boundaries/buildings/structures/land uses (existing and proposed) and driveway location/dimensions (driveways must be at least 14' wide, with a turn-around or hammerhead if 150' or longer); location/dimensions of contiguous streets, utility easements, septic system/leach field, and parking/loading areas; a description of natural features (topography, vegetation) and any special drainage or flood-plain conditions; a description of buildings/structures on contiguous lands; and an exterior lighting plan if applicable (§8.B)
- Development Permits are issued only for stick-built buildings, manufactured buildings, or mobile homes in qualifying commercial/mixed-use/light-industry/special-use zones — NOT for shipping containers, sheds, carports, trailers, semi-trailers, or RVs used as alternative commercial structures (§8.F)
- For residential structures, Development Review approvals are issued only for IRC-compliant buildings or NM Manufactured Housing Division-approved manufactured homes — not shipping containers, sheds, carports, trailers, semi-trailers, or RVs outside an approved RV park (§8.E)
- Elevation Certificates required for all structures built or placed in the Town's designated flood plain
- Permit expires within one year of approval; forfeited if construction is not initiated within six months or work stops for more than 90 days without documented justification (§8.D)
Required documents
- RequiredDevelopment Permit ApplicationTown of Edgewood's own application form, obtainable at Town offices per Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §39.A; not posted as a downloadable PDF in the Town's online Document Library as of 2026-07-18.
- RequiredSite Development PlanScaled site plan meeting the components listed in Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §8.B (boundaries, buildings, driveway, utilities, drainage/flood-plain conditions, lighting plan if applicable).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee (Development Permit application) | Not published online | Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §39: the administrative fee is set 'in accordance with the Governing body resolution establishing the fees authorized hereunder,' but no such fee-schedule resolution or dollar figure was found in the Town's online Document Library (searched the Planning & Zoning 'Forms, Permits, and Applications' category and a site-wide 'fee' keyword search) or its Ordinances & Resolutions listings as of 2026-07-18. Confirm the current amount with Planning & Zoning at (505) 286-4518. |
State Building Permit (NM Construction Industries Division)
VerifiedThe actual building permit for new construction, additions, alterations, repairs, or demolition within the Town of Edgewood, issued by the New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Department's Construction Industries Division (CID) rather than by the Town, because Edgewood has not been designated a CID Local Enforcement Agency (LEA). Applicants must first obtain the Town's Development Permit zoning/flood-plain sign-off (see the development-permit entry above) before CID will accept the State Building Permit application.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Edgewood zoning and flood-plain compliance sign-off (Development Permit) obtained BEFORE applying to CID, per Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §8.A and CID's own Building Permit Guide ('You must obtain zoning approval and signature on the APPLICATION for STATE BUILDING PERMIT before applying to this office for the building permit')
- Complete the APPLICATION for STATE BUILDING PERMIT, listing property owner, contractor (license number if applicable), architect (if applicable), project address, legal description, scope of work, and total square footage
- Two complete sets of plans (minimum 1/4"=1'-0", on at least 11"x17" paper): Site Plan, Foundation Plan, Floor Plan, Floor & Roof Framing Plans, construction Details (wall sections, footing/foundation, energy-code compliance), and a total square footage breakdown (heated/garage/carport/porch/patio)
- A signed contract between owner and contractor is required for project valuation; homeowner-permit applicants get their valuation calculated by CID from its own tables (NMAC 14.5.5.10)
- Homeowners applying for a Homeowner Construction Permit must sign and notarize the Homeowner's Responsibilities Form; a homeowner permit cannot be used where a GB-2/GB-98 licensed contractor is acting as general contractor
- A separate septic permit (from the NM Environment Department) is required if the project needs an individual liquid-waste system
- Plans for steel-stud/structural-steel/steel-pipe construction, prefabricated/premanufactured/component structures, wood foundations, retaining walls over 4 feet, second-story additions, or alternate materials/methods must be prepared and sealed by a NM-registered architect or structural engineer
Required documents
- RequiredApplication for State Building Permit (Multi Purpose State Building Application)CID's statewide application form covering General Building, Foundation, Roofing, and Demolition scopes of work; submitted to the Santa Fe, Albuquerque, or Las Cruces CID office.
- RequiredTwo sets of construction plansSite Plan, Foundation Plan, Floor Plan, Framing Plans, and construction Details, per CID's Building Permit Guide for Residential Construction (Oct. 2024).
- OptionalHomeowner's Responsibilities FormSigned and notarized; required only if a homeowner (not a licensed contractor) is applying for a Homeowner Construction Permit.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General Building Permit Fee | Valuation-based; contact a CID office for a project-specific quote | CID Fees page (rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/forms-and-applications/fees/, updated 2025-11-19): 'Permitting Fees are based upon type of construction, square footage, type of materials and construction costs. The best method of obtaining permitting fees is to contact any of CID's three offices.' Project valuation is set under NMAC 14.5.5.10. |
Electrical Permit (NM Construction Industries Division — Electrical Bureau)
VerifiedRequired for electrical service, panel, or wiring installation, change, or repair within the Town of Edgewood, issued by CID's Electrical Bureau (the state agency, since Edgewood has no local electrical inspection program). Fees are itemized by service/panel amperage.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, change, or repair of any electrical service, panel, or wiring system within Edgewood town limits
- Town of Edgewood Development Permit zoning sign-off may be required first if the electrical work is part of new construction or an addition (Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §8.A)
- Homeowners may not perform electrical work themselves unless they apply for and pass the required CID exam for that work
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit Application (CID Electrical Bureau)CID's statewide electrical permit application, itemizing service/panel amperage and fee.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential service, 100 Amp and below | $45 | CID Fees page (rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/forms-and-applications/fees/), Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Residential service, over 100 Amp thru 200 Amp | $72 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Residential service, over 200 Amp thru 320 Amp | $99 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Residential service, over 320 Amp thru 400 Amp | $225 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Residential service, over 400 Amp | $360 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Temporary Power Pole | $27 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Mobile Home Service | $27 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Reinspection Fee | $80 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Minimum Inspection Fee for Items not Listed | $27 | CID Fees page, Electrical Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
Mechanical/Plumbing Permit (NM Construction Industries Division — Mechanical Plumbing Bureau)
VerifiedRequired for plumbing fixture, water heater, gas piping, and HVAC/mechanical installation or repair within the Town of Edgewood, issued by CID's combined Mechanical Plumbing Bureau. Fees are itemized per fixture/appliance/system.
Verified 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Installation, repair, or replacement of any plumbing fixture, water heater, gas piping system, or mechanical/HVAC system within Edgewood town limits
- Town of Edgewood Development Permit zoning sign-off may be required first if the work is part of new construction or an addition (Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §8.A)
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical/Plumbing Permit Application (CID Mechanical Plumbing Bureau)CID's statewide combined mechanical/plumbing permit application, itemizing fixtures/systems and fees.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee for Any Inspection | $37.50 | CID Fees page (rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/forms-and-applications/fees/), Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Each Plumbing Fixture / Waste Discharging Device | $4.00 | CID Fees page, Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Each Water Heater | $4.00 | CID Fees page, Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Each Swimming Pool | $50.00 | CID Fees page, Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Each Evaporative Cooler | $6.00 | CID Fees page, Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Each Gas Piping System / Each Gas Appliance | $4.00 each | CID Fees page, Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Each Duct Work System | $10.00 | CID Fees page, Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
| Each Re-Inspection (2nd re-inspection $120.00) | $80.00 | CID Fees page, Mechanical Plumbing Bureau schedule, updated 2025-11-19. |
Manufactured Home Placement Permit
Required from the Town of Edgewood Planning & Zoning Official Administrator before a Manufactured Home may be installed within Town limits, and BEFORE the applicant applies to the Manufactured Housing Division of the NM Regulation & Licensing Department (RLD) for the foundation permit.
Reviewed 2026-07-18 · Source
Requirements
- Manufactured Home placement permit obtained from the Town's Planning & Zoning Official Administrator BEFORE applying to RLD's Manufactured Housing Division for a foundation permit (Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §8.A)
- Manufactured Homes may not be installed less than 20 feet from any other Dwelling Unit, regardless of the underlying zone's setback rules (§7.D)
- Manufactured Homes are limited to residential use only
- Prior to occupancy: must be connected to utilities, skirted with a durable material, and stabilized/anchored per the Manufactured Housing Act and its regulations (§7.D)
- Must be installed on a Permanent Foundation as defined by the Manufactured Housing Act, NMSA 1978 (§7.E)
Required documents
- RequiredManufactured Home Placement Permit ApplicationTown of Edgewood's own application, obtainable at Town offices per Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §39.A; not posted as a downloadable PDF in the Town's online Document Library as of 2026-07-18.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Fee | Not published online | Same fee-schedule gap as the Development Permit — Zoning Ordinance 2024-017 §39 defers the dollar amount to a Governing Body fee resolution not posted in the Town's online Document Library as of 2026-07-18. Confirm with Planning & Zoning at (505) 286-4518. |
Sources & verification
Key facts 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 Edgewood building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.