Roofing Permit (Re-Roof) in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe requires a roofing permit (re-roof) for: Submit online via the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal (santafenm-energovpub.tylerhost.net) — re-roof permits must be submitted online; Document submittals (2 sets): Roof Plan showing type of roof system, roof slope, and roof drainage; manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions; All commercial re-roof projects require professional seals certifying: the structure can sustain the additional dead load of the new roof system, the roof deck is structurally sound, roof drains/drainage are sufficient, the existing roof system is securely attached to the deck, the existing roof assembly above the deck is dry/not deteriorated, and fire-retardant requirements are maintained; Escarpment Overlay District pre-approval required if applicable; Historic Preservation District pre-approval required if the property is within one of the City's five historic districts. 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 Building Permit Fee — valuation-based is: Assessed on construction valuation using the same primary building permit fee table as new construction. Additional published fees: Administrative Fee — $40.00. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Plan review for a roofing permit (re-roof) in Santa Fe typically runs 1–3 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: Construction Application & Checklist — Commercial and Residential Re-Roof Submittals; Roof Plan; Manufacturer's Specifications and Installation Instructions. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Santa Fe requires 2 inspection(s) for a roofing permit (re-roof), in order: Roof Assembly Inspection, 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.

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.

No — per the City's Re-Roof Construction Application & Checklist, re-roof permits must be submitted online via the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) portal.