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Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Required for additions, interior remodels, and exterior alterations to existing residential structures in Santa Fe (the City's Building Permit Application lists 'Additions,' 'Exterior Alterations/Repairs,' and 'Interior Remodel' as distinct proposed-work categories on the same unified application form). Additions/remodels affecting conditioned space must comply with a Green Code Chapter 11 or Chapter 12 checklist depending on scope.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Application submitted via the City's unified Building Permit Application (COSFBP_APP), checking 'Additions,' 'Exterior Alterations/Repairs,' or 'Interior Remodel' as applicable
  • Green Building Code applicability determined via the Green Code Applicability Chart: projects requiring Chapter 11 compliance must submit the Green Code Chapter 11 Checklist Worksheet; projects requiring Chapter 12 compliance must complete and submit the Chapter 12 Checklist with applicable items initialed
  • Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended by the State of New Mexico)
  • Historic Preservation District approval required first if the property is within one of the City's five historic districts and work affects the exterior
  • Escarpment Overlay District approval required first if the property is within the foothills overlay district

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Fee schedule

Administrative FeeFee Schedule effective 01/01/2021
$40.00
Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction)Fee Schedule effective 01/01/2021 applies the same valuation-based schedule to additions and remodels as to new construction
Varies by construction valuation — see the Residential Building Permit fee tiers ($25 minimum up to $5,893.37 + $4.40/$1,000 over $1,000,001)
Residential Plan Review FeeFee Schedule effective 01/01/2021
50% of the Building Permit Fee
Plan Amendment Review FeeFee Schedule effective 01/01/2021
$60.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours
Building Permit Revision (change information and reissue permit board)Fee Schedule effective 01/01/2021
$120.00 per revision

Review timeline

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

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Footing and Foundation (if new footings)

    Per IRC Section 109.1.1, as referenced by NMAC 14.5.3.9.B(1)

  2. 2

    Frame and Masonry

    Per IRC Section 109.1.4, as referenced by NMAC 14.5.3.9.B(3)

  3. 3

    Final Inspection

    Per IRC Section 109.1.6, as referenced by NMAC 14.5.3.9.B(11)

See the full Santa Fe inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Determine your Green Code chapter (11 or 12) using the Green Code Applicability Chart before submitting — the two chapters have different checklist and compliance requirements.
  • A Building Permit Revision (change of submitted information and reissue of the permit board) costs $120 — plan your scope carefully to avoid this fee.
  • The first revision review per review station is free; the Plan Amendment Review Fee ($60/hr, 2-hour minimum) applies to later or more involved review cycles.

Frequently asked questions

Santa Fe requires a residential addition / remodel / alteration permit for: Application submitted via the City's unified Building Permit Application (COSFBP_APP), checking 'Additions,' 'Exterior Alterations/Repairs,' or 'Interior Remodel' as applicable; Green Building Code applicability determined via the Green Code Applicability Chart: projects requiring Chapter 11 compliance must submit the Green Code Chapter 11 Checklist Worksheet; projects requiring Chapter 12 compliance must complete and submit the Chapter 12 Checklist with applicable items initialed; Must comply with the 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code (2021 IRC as amended by the State of New Mexico); Historic Preservation District approval required first if the property is within one of the City's five historic districts and work affects the exterior; Escarpment Overlay District approval required first if the property is within the foothills overlay district. 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 Administrative Fee is: $40.00. Additional published fees: Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same table as new construction) — Varies by construction valuation — see the Residential Building Permit fee tiers ($25 minimum up to $5,893.37 + $4.40/$1,000 over $1,000,001); Residential Plan Review Fee — 50% of the Building Permit Fee; Plan Amendment Review Fee — $60.00 per hour, minimum 2 hours; Building Permit Revision (change information and reissue permit board) — $120.00 per revision. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a residential addition / remodel / alteration permit in Santa Fe typically runs 5–10 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; Green Code Chapter 11 or Chapter 12 Checklist; Site Plan and Construction Drawings. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Santa Fe requires 3 inspection(s) for a residential addition / remodel / alteration permit, in order: Footing and Foundation (if new footings), Frame and Masonry, Final Inspection. 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.

Yes, if it affects conditioned floor area. The City's Green Code Applicability Chart determines whether a Chapter 11 or Chapter 12 checklist applies to your addition or remodel scope, and the corresponding checklist must be submitted with the building permit application.

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

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