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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Pecos
All construction, structural alterations, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work within town limits require permits from the applicable authority (town or CID).
- Completed permit application (town or CID)
- Construction drawings (site plan, foundation plan, floor plan, elevations, sections)
- Contractor NM CID license number or owner-builder affidavit
- Proof of lot ownership or authorization
- Applicable fees
- Building code
- State NM codes (2021 NM IBC/IRC/NEC as applicable) apply for CID-issued permits. Confirm whether the town has adopted any local amendments.
- Permit validity
- Consistent with NM CID policy (one year from issuance) if CID is the authority; confirm with town for locally issued permits.
- Owner-builder
- NM CID owner-builder rules apply per NMAC 14.5.2.18.
- Contractor requirements
- NM CID licensing required for all contractors.
Application process
Typical processing: Not available; contact the town administrative office or NM CID as applicable.
- 01 Contact the Town of Pecos administrative office at 505-757-8971 to determine whether building permits within town limits are issued by the town or by NM CID.
- 02 If the town issues its own permits, obtain and complete the town's application from the administrative office.
- 03 If NM CID issues permits (town is not an LEA), obtain the CID application from the NM CID forms-and-applications page and confirm zoning compliance with the town before applying to CID.
- 04 For any project adjacent to or near Pecos National Historical Park, contact the NPS at 505-757-7200 to determine whether Section 106 consultation or an NPS special use permit is needed.
- 05 For septic or on-site wastewater, obtain NMED approval before applying for the building permit.
- 06 Submit application with required documents and fees per the instructions of the issuing authority.
- 07 Schedule and complete required inspections through the issuing authority.
- 08 Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing all inspections.
Typical processing time: Not available; contact the town administrative office or NM CID as applicable.
Source: Town of Pecos, New Mexico -- Municipal Administration ↗
Fee schedule
Pecos building permit fees
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Town of Pecos: 505-757-8971 or NM CID Santa Fe: 505-476-4700 or Albuquerque: 505-841-9800 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Normal business hours
Typical sequence: Per NM CID requirements if CID is the authority. Typical sequence: 1) Footing/foundation, 2) Under-slab plumbing (if applicable), 3) Framing, 4) Rough electrical, 5) Rough plumbing, 6) Rough mechanical, 7) Insulation, 8) Energy compliance, 9) Final building, 10) Final electrical, plumbing, mechanical, 11) Certificate of Occupancy.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Pecos permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Pecos, NM? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Pecos, NM? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Pecos, NM? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Pecos, NM? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Pecos, NM? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Pecos, New Mexico -- Municipal Administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.