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Building Permits in New Mexico

New Mexico statewide rules

These state rules apply everywhere in the state. Cities and counties may add stricter local rules — open your city below.

Issued by
Construction Industries Division (CID), Regulation and Licensing Department source: srca.nm.gov
Local changes allowed
Limited source: srca.nm.gov
Building code
2021 International Residential Code, as amended source: srca.nm.gov

Shed

Size limit (sq ft)
120 source: srca.nm.gov
Permit required
No source: srca.nm.gov

Roof

Permit required
Yes source: srca.nm.gov

Pool

Exempt from a permit
Prefabricated pools accessory to a group R-3 occupancy that are installed entirely above ground with no permanent connections to water or power source: srca.nm.gov
Conditions
The top of the pool barrier must be at least 48 inches above grade, measured on the side facing away from the pool source: srca.nm.gov

Solar Panels

Conditions
Contractor installing a solar PV electric system must hold a valid CID license (EE-98, EL-1 or ER-1 classification, as applicable) source: srca.nm.gov

Demolition

Permit required
Yes source: srca.nm.gov

Cities

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