County permits

Santa Fe County

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

§ 01 Unincorporated

Unincorporated Santa Fe County.

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

Permit authority: Santa Fe County Building and Development Services Division
Website: Online Pre-Application Inquiry ↗
Online portal: Online Pre-Application Inquiry ↗
Phone: 505-986-6225 (main permit desk: 505-986-6307)
Email: inspections@santafecountynm.gov
Address: 240 Grant Avenue, Second Floor, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Full unincorporated Santa Fe County permit guide →

§ 02 Jurisdictions

Cities in Santa Fe County

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

§ 03 County navigation

Information last verified for Santa Fe 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.