City Building Permits
Village of McIntosh, NM - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of McIntosh, New Mexico. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
McIntosh is a very small incorporated village in Torrance County (population approximately 100-200). Local permitting capacity is minimal. Structural building permits are handled through CID Albuquerque. Local zoning, if it exists, should be confirmed directly with the village.
- Department
- Village of McIntosh -- Village Office
- Address
- McIntosh, NM 87032 (Torrance County)
Application Process
- Contact Torrance County Planning & Zoning at (505) 544-4393 to confirm whether McIntosh has an active zoning ordinance or relies on the county for land use approvals.
- If a village zoning ordinance exists, obtain clearance from the village.
- Apply for CID building permit at the Albuquerque Regional Office with required documents.
- Pay CID fees; receive permit; post at job site.
- Schedule CID inspections at key milestones.
- Receive CID Certificate of Occupancy.
Typical processing time: CID: 10-30 days baseline for plan review. Village step: indeterminate; contact directly.
General Requirements
Statewide CID requirements apply. Village zoning approval if applicable.
Required Documents
- CID application, construction plans, energy compliance, contractor info or owner-builder application
- Building code
- NMAC Title 14 codes apply.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder NMAC 14.5.2.18 applies.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- CID plan review fee: 20% of building permit fee.
- Permit fee formula
- Village fees: Not published; confirm with village or 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).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of McIntosh -- Village Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- CID Albuquerque: (505) 222-9800 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Standard inspection sequence. CO issued by CID.
Additional Resources
- Building code: NMAC Title 14 codes apply.
- Verify contractor license: RLD License Lookup
- Torrance County Planning & Zoning
- License lookup guide: New Mexico Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: New Mexico Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- New Mexico hub: New Mexico Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of McIntosh -- Village Office before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of McIntosh Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of McIntosh, NM?
- Statewide CID requirements apply. Village zoning approval if applicable.
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of McIntosh, NM?
- Fees are calculated as: Village fees: Not published; confirm with village or 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..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of McIntosh, NM?
- 1. Contact Torrance County Planning & Zoning at (505) 544-4393 to confirm whether McIntosh has an active zoning ordinance or relies on the county for land use approvals. 2. If a village zoning ordinance exists, obtain clearance from the village. 3. Apply for CID building permit at the Albuquerque Regional Office with required documents. 4. Pay CID fees; receive permit; post at job site. 5. Schedule CID inspections at key milestones. 6. Receive CID Certificate of Occupancy.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Village of McIntosh, NM?
- Typical processing time is CID: 10-30 days baseline for plan review. Village step: indeterminate; contact directly..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of McIntosh, NM?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: CID Albuquerque: (505) 222-9800.
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