Building Permits in Lovington, New Mexico

Part of Lea County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Lovington itself. Below are the New Mexico rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Lovington are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Lea County handles applications.

New Mexico statewide rules

State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.

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