Electrical Permit in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe requires an electrical permit for: Work must comply with the 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended by the State of New Mexico) and, where applicable, the 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code; Fees are fixed amounts based on the specific type of electrical work proposed (secondary/trade permit), per the City's published fee schedule, rather than valuation-based like primary building permits. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) at (505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588 before starting work.

In Santa Fe, the published Issuance of Electrical Permit (Commercial & Residential) is: $40.00 per permit. Additional published fees: Meter Loop New thru 100 AMP (Residential) — $45.00 per permit; 150-200 AMP/panel thru 200 AMP (Residential) — $72.00 per permit; Over 200 AMP/Panel thru 320 AMP (Residential) — $99.00 per permit; Over 320 AMP/Panel thru 400 AMP (Residential) — $225.00 per permit; Over 400 AMP/Panel (Residential) — $360.00 per permit; Temporary Power Pole (Commercial & Residential) — $27.00 per permit; Service Change Only/No Outlets — $27.00 per permit; Low Voltage — $20.00 per unit. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for an electrical permit in Santa Fe typically runs 1–5 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) at (505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588.

You'll need: City of Santa Fe Building Permit Application. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Santa Fe requires 5 inspection(s) for an electrical permit, in order: Temporary Pole (if applicable), Underground or Under-Slab (if applicable), Rough-In, Service Pre-Final (if applicable), Final. Schedule each through City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) ((505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588).

Apply through City of Santa Fe Planning, Land Use and Housing Department — Building Division (Permitting) at Santa Fe City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave., 1st Floor (southwest entrance facing Marcy Street nearest the Convention Center), Santa Fe, NM 87501; Mailing: City of Santa Fe Building Permit Division, P.O. Box 909, Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909. Phone: (505) 955-6571 (Planning, Land Use and Housing Department main line); Building Permit Division direct: (505) 955-6588, email: permitcounter@santafenm.gov. Office hours: By appointment only, 8:00 a.m.–Noon and 1:00–4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Drop-off hours for revision/amendment submittals only: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.. Official information: https://www.santafenm.gov/land-use/building-permits.

Santa Fe, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code (2021 IBC as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended by the State of New Mexico), plus the City of Santa Fe Residential Green Building Code; 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code (2021 International Existing Building Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code (2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as amended by the State of New Mexico), plus City of Santa Fe UPC amendments; 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code (2021 Uniform Mechanical Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 National Electrical Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code (2012 National Electrical Safety Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code; 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings Code; 2021 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (2021 International Energy Conservation Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code (2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code (2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code as amended by the State of New Mexico); 2021 International Fire Code, plus City of Santa Fe IFC amendments; New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) Title 14, Chapter 5: 14.5.1 General Provisions, 14.5.2 Permits, 14.5.3 Inspections; 2017 ICC A117.1-2017 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Local amendments apply — see the Santa Fe overview page for the full list.

The 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (2020 NEC as amended statewide by New Mexico), and the 2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code where applicable — both are state-mandated codes enforced locally by the City's Building Division.