Town of Elida

NM state building codes (2021 IBC/IRC, 2020 NEC, NMAC 14.5 series) apply to all construction in Elida regardless of whether permits are issued by the town or NM CID.

Building code

NM state building codes (2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2020 NEC, 2021 UPC, 2021 IMC, and NMAC amendments)

Owner-builder

NMAC 14.5.2.18 owner-builder provisions apply (one permit per 12 months, primary residence, personal occupancy required).

Contractor requirements

NM CID licenses required for all contractor work (GB-2, GB-98, EE-98, PB-98, MM-98).

1. 01
   Contact the Town of Elida via Roosevelt County at (575) 356-8562 or through the NM Municipal League to confirm whether Elida issues its own building permits or defers to NM CID.
2. 02
   If Elida issues its own permits: obtain application from Town Hall, submit plans and application at Town Hall, pay applicable fee, and await review and permit issuance.
3. 03
   If NM CID handles Elida permits (likely given town size): follow the NM CID process as described in the Unincorporated Roosevelt County section. Submit to the CID Roswell Regional Office at 200 E. Chisum St., Roswell, NM 88201; (575) 637-9580.
4. 04
   Ensure compliance with Elida local zoning (if any) and any applicable town ordinances. Check with town administration for zoning and land use rules.
5. 05
   Schedule required inspections through the issuing authority (town or CID Roswell).

Typical processing time: Not confirmed. Contact Elida town administration or CID Roswell at (575) 637-9580.

Source: Town of Elida -- Town Clerk / Administration ↗

• (575) 637-9580 (CID Roswell if CID handles permits) (phone)

Typical sequence: Standard NM inspection sequence applies (foundation, rough MEP, framing, insulation, final). Rural location means CID inspector travel times from Roswell may be significant; allow additional scheduling lead time.