County permits

Otero County

Otero County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Otero County.

If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.

Permit authority: New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID), Southern Region Field Office -- Las Cruces
Website: CID Forms and Applications ↗
Online portal: CID Forms and Applications ↗
Phone: (575) 524-6320
Address: 505 S. Main Street, Suite 103, Loretto Town Center, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Full unincorporated Otero County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Otero County

Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Otero County, New Mexico. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.