City Building Permits
Village of Ruidoso Downs, NM - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
The Village of Ruidoso Downs is an incorporated municipality immediately east of Ruidoso along U.S. Highway 70. Ruidoso Downs is home to Ruidoso Downs Race Track (All American Futurity) and related hospitality and commercial development. The Village has its own building permit authority as a Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), handling permits within incorporated village limits.
- Department
- Village of Ruidoso Downs -- Building / Planning and Zoning
- Address
- 146 Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 (Village Hall)
- Phone
- 575-378-4422
- Website
- https://www.ruidosodowns-nm.gov/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Village of Ruidoso Downs website • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Contact the Village of Ruidoso Downs at 575-378-4422 before beginning any project to confirm permit requirements and obtain a current application form.
- Complete the application and assemble required documents (site plan, construction drawings, contractor license information or owner-builder affidavit).
- Submit in person at Village Hall, 146 Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs, with the applicable fee.
- Staff reviews the application for code compliance.
- Permit is issued upon approval; post permit card at job site.
- Schedule required inspections through Village Hall.
- Upon passing final inspection, Certificate of Completion is issued.
- NM CID Certificate of Occupancy issued after Village completion.
Typical processing time: Not published; contact Village Hall at 575-378-4422.
Source: Village of Ruidoso Downs -- Building / Planning and Zoning
General Requirements
All new construction, additions, structural alterations, change of occupancy, and placement of manufactured/modular homes within village limits require building permits. Accessory structures, decks, fences over 6 feet, and solar energy systems also require permits.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Site plan
- Floor plans and elevations
- Foundation and structural plans
- Energy compliance documentation
- Contractor CID license number or owner-builder affidavit
- Building code
- As an LEA, Ruidoso Downs adopts and enforces NM state codes (2021 NM Residential/Commercial Building Code, 2020 NM Electrical Code, etc.). Contact Village Hall to confirm currently adopted code editions.
- Owner-builder
- NM CID owner-builder rules apply (14.5.2.18 NMAC). Must occupy as primary residence; one permit per 12 months; owner-builder affidavit required.
- Contractor requirements
- NM CID license required; license number on application.
Fees
- Payment note
- Contact Village Hall at 575-378-4422 for current fee schedule. Trade permits are issued by NM CID Roswell District Office at 575-624-6070; CID fee schedule at https://www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries/forms-and-applications/fees/
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Ruidoso Downs -- Building / Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 575-378-4422 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Advance notice required; contact Village Hall for lead time requirements.
- Inspection hours
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mountain Time
Typical inspection sequence: Standard NM LEA sequence (foundation, framing, rough trades, insulation, final); trade inspections by NM CID Roswell District Office at 575-624-6070.
Additional Resources
- Building code: As an LEA, Ruidoso Downs adopts and enforces NM state codes (2021 NM Residential/Commercial Building Code, 2020 NM Electrical Code, etc.). Contact Village Hall to confirm currently adopted code editions.
- Verify contractor license: NM CID Contractor Licensing
- License lookup guide: New Mexico Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: New Mexico Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- New Mexico hub: New Mexico Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Ruidoso Downs -- Building / Planning and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Ruidoso Downs Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Ruidoso Downs, NM?
- All new construction, additions, structural alterations, change of occupancy, and placement of manufactured/modular homes within village limits require building permits. Accessory structures, decks, fences over 6 feet, and solar energy systems also require permits.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Ruidoso Downs, NM?
- 1. Contact the Village of Ruidoso Downs at 575-378-4422 before beginning any project to confirm permit requirements and obtain a current application form. 2. Complete the application and assemble required documents (site plan, construction drawings, contractor license information or owner-builder affidavit). 3. Submit in person at Village Hall, 146 Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs, with the applicable fee. 4. Staff reviews the application for code compliance. 5. Permit is issued upon approval; post permit card at job site. 6. Schedule required inspections through Village Hall. 7. Upon passing final inspection, Certificate of Completion is issued. 8. NM CID Certificate of Occupancy issued after Village completion.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Village of Ruidoso Downs, NM?
- Typical processing time is Not published; contact Village Hall at 575-378-4422..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Ruidoso Downs, NM?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 575-378-4422. Advance notice required; contact Village Hall for lead time requirements..
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