Apply for a Residential Building Permit

Residential construction permits allow alteration and construction projects on your home. Please see our Permit Types and Checklists section for a list of available project permits.

Please note that you should not start construction before obtaining your permit. If you do, you will incur double fees and risk delays by being required to remove some of your work for inspection purposes.

Permit Types and Checklists

Each project has a checklist to help ensure that you have everything needed for the application process.

We recommend you go through your project checklist before submitting your application.

Available Projects

New checklists with new code information.. 01/18/2024

Fees

When you submit your documents, a fee will be collected for your plan review. The plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee.

View Fee Schedule(PDF, 319KB)

Other Fees

  • Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans: $47.00 per hour
  • Use of outside consultants for plan checking and/or inspections: actual costs
  • Standard/typical building inspections are included in the permit fee, but additional charges may be incurred for re-inspections and inspection outside of normal business hours. Contact the building division for additional information.

 

Online Process

Step 1.Complete Your Project's Checklist

Review and complete your project's checklist. Two sets of the building plans and the site plans must be provided for plan review.

Step 2.Review the Fees

Different fees apply depending on your project's needs. Review the fees so you have an understanding of what you need to pay.

Step 3.Submit Your Application

Once you have completed your checklist reviewed the fees, it's time to apply for your permit. You can apply online by visiting our Citizen Self Service Portal.

Visit the Portal

Step 4.Review Process

After we've received your application, a Permit Technicians and department staff member will review it. Most residential permits take three business days to process.

If you we need additional information from you, we will reach out.

Step 5.Receive Your Permit

Once your permit has been approved, a Permit Technician will reach out to collect fees and issue your permit.

Step 6.Schedule an Inspection

At this point, you can begin your project. If an inspection is required, you will be need to schedule one with our staff. If you pass your inspection, you will receive a Certificate of Occupancy.

In Person Process

Step 1.Complete Your Project's Checklist

Review and complete your project's checklist. Two sets of the building plans and the site plans must be provided for plan review.

Step 2.Review the Fees

Different fees apply depending on your project's needs. Review the fees so you have an understanding of what you need to pay.

Step 3.Submit Your Application

Once you have completed your checklist reviewed the fees, it's time to apply for your permit. You can apply in person by visiting our office at:

1000 Central Avenue, Suite 150
Los Alamos, NM 87544

Step 4.Review Process

After we've received your application, a Permit Technicians and department staff member will review it. Most residential permits take three business days to process.

If you we need additional information from you, we will reach out.

Step 5.Receive Your Permit

Once your permit has been approved, a Permit Technician will reach out to collect fees and issue your permit.

Step 6.Schedule an Inspection

At this point, you can begin your project. If an inspection is required, you will be need to schedule one with our staff. If you pass your inspection, you will receive a Certificate of Occpancy.

Contact Us

Phone

505-662-8120

 

Fax

505-662-8363

 

Email

permit.techs@lacnm.us

 

Address

1000 Central Avenue, Suite 150
Los Alamos, NM 87544
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