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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Manzano
Statewide CID building code requirements apply.
Agricultural exemptions: May apply for qualifying structures; confirm with CID.
- Exempt Agricultural exemptions: May apply for qualifying structures; confirm with CID.
Required documents
- CID application, construction plans, energy compliance, contractor or owner-builder information
- For WUI areas: Chapter 7A materials documentation may be required
- Building code
- NMAC Title 14 codes apply. Wildland-Urban Interface consideration: Manzano's location at the forest edge means WUI fire code requirements (ignition-resistant construction, defensible space) may apply. Verify with CID and local fire authority.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder: NMAC 14.5.2.18 provisions apply.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the parcel is within the Village of Manzano incorporated limits or in unincorporated Torrance County. Given Manzano's very small size, the distinction may not be obvious; confirm with Torrance County Planning & Zoning at (505) 544-4393.
- 02 Confirm whether Manzano has an active village government and zoning ordinance; contact county for guidance if village is unresponsive.
- 03 For parcels near Cibola National Forest or Manzano Mountains State Park, verify that no federal or state land-use permits are required in addition to state and local permits (e.g., USDA Forest Service right-of-way, easement, or access permit).
- 04 Apply for CID building permit at the Albuquerque Regional Office.
- 05 Pay CID fees; receive permit; post at job site.
- 06 Schedule CID inspections. CID CO upon final inspection.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Manzano building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
CID plan review fee: 20% of building permit fee.
02
Permit fee formula
Village fees: Not published; confirm with village or Torrance County. CID fees: Statewide formula ($3.00 per $1,000 first $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000 above; plan review = 20% of permit fee).
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- CID Albuquerque Regional Office: (505) 222-9800 (phone)
Typical sequence: CID Albuquerque Regional Office: (505) 222-9800. Standard inspection sequence. NMED conducts septic inspections independently. CO issued by CID after final inspection.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Manzano permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Manzano, NM? ▸
Statewide CID building code requirements apply.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Manzano, NM? ▸
Building permit fees in Manzano, NM are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Village fees: Not published; confirm with village or Torrance County. CID fees: Statewide formula ($3.00 per $1,000 first $15,000; $1.00 per $1,000 above; plan review = 20% of permit fee).. Plan check fee: CID plan review fee: 20% of building permit fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Manzano, NM? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Manzano, NM, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the parcel is within the Village of Manzano incorporated limits or in unincorporated Torrance County. Given Manzano's very small size, the distinction may not be obvious; confirm with Torrance County Planning & Zoning at (505) 544-4393. 2. Confirm whether Manzano has an active village government and zoning ordinance; contact county for guidance if village is unresponsive. 3. For parcels near Cibola National Forest or Manzano Mountains State Park, verify that no federal or state land-use permits are required in addition to state and local permits (e.g., USDA Forest Service right-of-way, easement, or access permit). 4. Apply for CID building permit at the Albuquerque Regional Office. 5. Pay CID fees; receive permit; post at job site. 6. Schedule CID inspections. CID CO upon final inspection.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Manzano, NM? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Manzano, NM. The following work is generally exempt: Agricultural exemptions: May apply for qualifying structures; confirm with CID.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Manzano, NM? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Manzano, NM via: CID Albuquerque Regional Office: (505) 222-9800.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Manzano -- Village Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.