Building Permits
Mission
The mission of the Building Division is to assist applicants with the construction permit process using a partnership approach to ensure accurate and consistent plan review, permit issuance and compliance with adopted State of New Mexico construction codes and City of Santa Fe ordinances while providing the highest possible level of customer service.
Please read this page and associated links carefully prior to submitting applications for building permit or making requests for information regarding building permitting. Due to the current high volume of applications and requests, and with the challenges related to the current public health crisis, our capacity to respond quickly is limited at this time, but much of the needed information is included here.
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Do I need a BUILDING permit?
The City of Santa Fe Land Use Department is the Authority Having Jurisdiction over building permitting within the City limits of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Building Permits are required for most types of construction work within the City. Permits are not required for interior and exterior painting of residential structures, interior painting of commercial structures, minor landscaping, carpeting, tiling, cabinetry, counter tops, and exterior decks under 200 square feet if not attached to a structure. Permits are required for exterior business signs, roofing and re-roofing, window replacement, all storage sheds, solar panels, new and replacement mechanical equipment, re-stuccoing, driveway construction, and for the placement of manufactured homes. Work on the exterior of structures within the City's Historic Districts must be pre-approved by the Historic Preservation Division. Most simple maintenance and repair work in an Historic District will not require a construction permit.
CURRENT NOTICES
***The Land Use Department is on track for approval by April 1st, 2021 to begin enforcing the requirements of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code as approved and amended by the State of New Mexico along with associated code cycle reference updates to the City Residential Green Building Code. With adoption to the City code, all subsequent applicable building permits will be subject to compliance with these changes.***
Land Use is currently accepting Building Permit Applications Online or by Email
The City of Santa Fe Land Use Department continues to provide expanded options for online permitting and permitting by email. Please carefully review and follow the permitting options and linked instructions below to help ensure prompt permit application processing and please continue to visit this site for regular permitting updates and instructions.
ONLINE PERMITS
ONLINE PAYMENT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PERMITS PROCESSED ONLINE VIA THE CITIZEN SELF SERVICE (CSS) PORTAL
Click HERE for FAQ's on CSS online permitting - PLEASE READ PRIOR TO SUBMITTING FOR PERMIT ONLINE
Once a building permit application is submitted online, please check the Dashboard frequently for updated permit review status, holds providing or requiring additional information and invoices for payment.
***IF YOU EXPERIENCE A PERMIT HOLD IN CSS, PLEASE EMAIL [bot protected email address] TO CONFIRM ONCE YOU HAVE ADDRESSED THE ISSUE OR PROVIDED THE REQUIRED INFORMATION.***
PRIMARY PERMITS ONLINE
Click here for instructions on how to create an account for online permitting and then please visit https://santafenm-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/selfservice#/home to create a Citizen Self Service (CSS) profile. Click here for instructions on how to apply for the following permit types:
Residential Express
Re-Roof
Re-Stucco
Window/Door Replacement
Shed
Deck
Commercial Express
Re-Roof
Re-Stucco
Window/Door Replacement
Shed
Solar (Residential and Commercial)
Walls and Fences (Residential and Commercial)
TRADE AND SECONDARY PERMITS ONLINE
To register with CSS and to apply for stand-alone Trade permits, click here for general instructions.
For Secondary permits, click here for instructions on how to apply under an active Primary permit after registration with CSS is complete.
Then please visit https://santafenm-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/selfservice#/home to create a Citizen Self Service (CSS) profile and apply for the following permit types:
Residential & Commercial
Electrical
Mechanical
Plumbing/Gas
Sewer
(Secondary permits for electrical, mechanical and plumbing work may usually be submitted without accompanying construction drawings, but equipment cut-sheets may be required upon request by permit intake Staff.)
Applications
To download a standard permit application click here. To download an application for a re-roofing permit click here. Applications are also available on the CSS website.
For more information on the requirments for your particular building permit type, please visit the Construction Permit Submittal Checklists webpage.
CSS Help
If any processing errors are encountered after following the instructions in the FAQ linked above, please contact Jason Kluck at [bot protected email address]. Please only use this contact for technical issues related to the website. Other requests may be delayed if sent to this email address. Please see additional contacts below.
PERMITS BY EMAIL
Click here for instructions on how to apply for Primary permits by email and then please email [bot protected email address] * to apply for the following permit types:
Commercial Permits
New Commercial
New Multi-Family
Commercial Tenant Improvements
Commercial Additions and Remodeling (see Online CSS instructions for Express permit types)
Residential Permits
New Residential
Residential Additions and Remodeling (see Online CSS instructions for Express permit types)
Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory Structures
Signage Permits
Applications
To download a standard permit application click here. Once the emailed permit application submittal is approved, four (4) complete sets of construction drawings will be required for residential projects and six (6) sets for commercial projects will be required for drop-off to initiate the plan review.
For more information on the requirments for your particular building permit type, please visit the Construction Permit Submittal Checklists webpage.
* Please DO NOT send requests for permit status, requests for general information or help, or IPRA requests to the Building Permits email address. This address is only a clearing house for permit applications. Other requests may be delayed if sent to this email address. Please see the contact information below for other inquiries.
REVISIONS & AMENDMENTS
Revisions
Drop off corrections at City Hall southwest entrance. OUTSIDE of the entrance there is a bin labeled revisions.
Ensure all revisions are collated into sets and each set is stapled along the left hand side.
Fill out top portion of revisions form and attach to submittal. Please email [bot protected email address] once you have dropped it off.
Number of correction copies needed
Roof 2
Solar 2
Telecommunication 3
Pool 3
Residential 4
Commercial 6
ALL CURRENT PLAN REVIEWS MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO INTAKE OF REVISION SUBMITTALS.
Amendments
Provide your approved perforated set of plans along with two copies of your changes.
Fill out top portion of Amendment form and attach to submittal.
Drop off at City Hall southwest entrance. OUTSIDE the entrance there is a bin labeled revisions.
Please email [bot protected email address] once you have dropped it off.
INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED WHILE A PERMIT IS IN AMENDMENT REVIEW.
Hours of Drop off
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
FEES
what WILL MY PERMIT COST?
Fees for primary permits (those related to new structures, additions and remodels) vary based on construction valuation. Fees for secondary permits (i.e. electrical, plumbing or mechanical work) are fixed amounts that depend on the type of work proposed. 2021 Planning & Land Use Fee Schedule
Please contact [bot protected email address] for other inquiries regarding fees.
HOURS OF OPERATION & ADDRESS
Building Division regular hours of operation are 8am-Noon and 1pm-4pm M-F (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY). Hours of operation may be affected by constraints in effect due to the current public health crisis. City Hall is currently closed to the Public. Please make an appointment with Staff prior to entering the building.
Physical Location: Santa Fe City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave., 1st Floor, southwest entrance nearest to the Convention Center facing Marcy Street
Mailing Address: City of Santa Fe, Building Permit Division, P.O. Box 909, Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909 (DO NOT MAIL IN PERMIT SUBMITTALS WITHOUT PROIR AUTHORIZATION)
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Building Permitting
Email [bot protected email address] to request general information regarding building permitting.
Permit Review Status Inquiries
Visit www.santafelanduse.com to send us an email to check on your permit status. Please allow five (5) working days after you submit your application before requesting a status update.
Telecommunations Towers and Antennas
Please contact Daniel Esquibel at [bot protected email address] regarding Telecommunations permitting.
IPRA Requests
Visit https://cityofsantafenm.nextrequest.com/ to request access to public information under the IPRA (Inspection of Public Records Act).
Building Permit Extension & Renewal Requests
Email [bot protected email address] to request extension and renewal of construction permits.
Zoning/Architecture/Sign Code
Please Contact the Planning Division: https://www.santafenm.gov/current_planning
Inspections
Visit https://www.santafenm.gov/inspections_and_enforcement for general information regarding inspections or for how to schedule an inspection.
Business Registration
Visit https://www.santafenm.gov/doing_business_with_the_city Business Registration and Licensing.
Addressing & GIS Parcel information
Please visit http://santafe.geocortex.com/html5viewer/index.html?viewer=Aerials_City_Santa_Fe.Viewer_for_Santa_Fe to view the City's interactive mapping website.
For addressing, please contact ITT/GIS Division
Office Location - 2651 Siringo Rd Bldg. H Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Hours 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.)
Mailing Address - P.O. Box 909 Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 955-6490, [bot protected email address]
BUILDING CODES
Please visit https://www.santafenm.gov/adopted_construction_codes for a listing of all currently adopted building codes.
Please also visit https://library.municode.com/nm/santa_fe/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CHVIIBUHO to view the City Building and Housing Code & https://library.municode.com/nm/santa_fe/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH14LADE to view the City Land Development Code.
RESIDENTIAL GREEN BUILDING CODE
The Santa Fe Residential Green Building Code applies to all new single family units, guesthouses, additions and remodels. Click here to view the Santa Fe Green Building Code.
STORMWATER MANAGMENT
Please note that all construction sites and associated permit holders within the City of Santa Fe must adhere to the approved best management practices (BMPs), for construction site management of stormwater runoff. Construction General Permits (CGP) and construction sites that disturb one (1) or more acres, including smaller sites that are part of a larger plan of development, must submit an US EPA Notice of Intent. Please see the following links for guidelines:
How to Apply for an US EPA Notice of Intent (NOI):
https://www.santafenm.gov/media/archive_center/EPA_NOI_Combined.pdf
Best Management Practices for Construction Sites: https://www.santafenm.gov/media/archive_center/Best_Management_Practices1.pdf
US EPA Helpful Links for Construction Site Management: https://www.epa.gov/npdes/stormwater-discharges-construction-activities
Need Additional Help?
Building Division:
Richard Trujillo, Building Division Director - [bot protected email address]
Commercial Plan Review:
Bennett Lopez, Construction Plans Examiner II - [bot protected email address]
Residential & Green Building Plan Review:
Richard Valentine, Residential Building Plan Reviewer - [bot protected email address]
Residential Green Building Review:
Robert Ortiz, Green Building Specialist- [bot protected email address]
For additional information and updates regarding remote operations:
Land Use Department: https://www.santafenm.gov/land_use
Inspections & Enforcement Division: https://www.santafenm.gov/inspections_and_enforcement
Engineering Division & Technical Review: https://www.santafenm.gov/technical_review
Historic Preservation Division: https://www.santafenm.gov/historic_preservation
Current Planning Division: https://www.santafenm.gov/current_planning
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