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San Juan County Community Development, Building Division

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San Juan County Community Development, Building Division issues 4 permits we publish for San Juan County, last verified 2026-10-12. Each carries the fee as the agency publishes it, with a link to the schedule it was read from.

What this agency issues

Permits required, with issuing agency, fee, renewal term and the date each record was last verified against its source
Building Permit and Building Plan Review (commercial construction and alterations)only if it applies to youSan Juan County Community Development, Building DivisionBuilding permit fee: valuation of project x .005; building plan review fee: valuation of project x .0012, in addition to the permit fee. Valuation uses the latest ICC Building Valuation Data for new buildings and additions, and the contract price for alterations and repairs; re-inspection $75.00.expires one year from issuance; may be extended one year by renewing before expiration for half the original permit fee2026-10-12
Electrical Permitonly if it applies to youSan Juan County Community Development, Building Division$60–$1,275 electric service by amperage: under 100 amps $60 minimum; 100-200 A $85; 201-400 A $275; 401-600 A $375; 601-800 A $475; 801-1000 A $575; 1001-2000 A $800; over 2000 A $1,275; plus commercial feeder and branch circuits $0.06 per sq ft heated, temporary power pole $25 each, communication systems $25 each, miscellaneous inspections $25 each, and a $40 administrative fee; re-inspection $75.00per permit2026-10-12
Plumbing and Gas Piping Permitonly if it applies to youSan Juan County Community Development, Building DivisionCommercial DWV and water distribution $0.06 per sq ft heated; gas piping system $40 each with yard line, $30 each without; water heater $10 each; backflow device $5 (up to 1 inch), $10 (1 to 3 inch), $15 (3 inch and up) each; water service line $10 (up to 1 inch), $15 (1 1/4 inch and up) each; sewer or building drain $10 each; medical gas system $0.05 per sq ft heated; plus a $40 administrative fee; re-inspection $75.00.per permit2026-10-12
Mechanical Permit (heating, cooling, gas piping, Type I hoods)only if it applies to youSan Juan County Community Development, Building DivisionCommercial heating and cooling distribution $0.06 per sq ft heated; heating or cooling unit $10 for the first unit and $5 each additional; combo unit $20 for the first and $10 each additional; Type I hood $20 each; gas piping system $40 each with yard line, $30 each without; plus a $40 administrative fee; re-inspection $75.00.per permit2026-10-12

Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.

About each permit

Building Permit and Building Plan Review (commercial construction and alterations)

Ordinance 9 adopts the New Mexico Construction Codes, including subsequent amendments, and requires a permit for regulated work (§5). The figures are as published on the county Building Department page: "Building Permit Fee: valuation of project x .005" and "Building Plan Review Fee: valuation of project x .0012", the plan review fee applying to buildings that require an architect's or engineer's seal; project valuations use the latest Building Valuation Data published by the International Code Council for new buildings or additions, and the contract price inclusive of all work for alterations and repairs that do not change the occupancy classification. Ordinance 9 §5.1 provides that the fee schedule is printed and available at the Office of the County Building Official; that adopted schedule is not published on the county website. The commercial application sets a $75 re-inspection fee and states "ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE", and lists Flood Plain approval among its requirements. The page's FAQ states that permits expire one year from issuance and may be extended for a further year by renewing before expiration for half the original permit fee. All commercial projects require a contractor licensed by the NM Construction Industries Division. The county Building Department page states that it provides information on the building and permitting process "in the unincorporated areas of San Juan County and also includes the City of Aztec and the City of Bloomfield and the Town of Kirtland"; the City of Farmington is not named. A business in one of those communities confirms with the Building Division and the municipality which office issues its permit. San Juan County Community Development, Building Division, (505) 334-4313; inspections are scheduled a day in advance at the same number.

Electrical Permit

An electrical permit covers new, addition and remodel electrical work. The county's Electrical Permit Application prints the fees: electric service by amperage from the $60 minimum for services under 100 amps through $85 (100-200 A), $275 (201-400 A), $375 (401-600 A), $475 (601-800 A), $575 (801-1000 A) and $800 (1001-2000 A) to $1,275 over 2000 A; commercial feeder and branch circuits at $0.06 per square foot of heated area; a temporary power pole $25 each; communication systems $25 each; solar PV systems $25 per kW for the first 160 kW and $5 per kW after; and miscellaneous inspections $25 each. The figures are printed on the county's permit application forms (each marked "Revised 04/11/2023"), which are linked from the county Building Department page. Each form adds a $40 administrative fee, sets a $75.00 re-inspection fee and states "PERMIT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE". Ordinance 9 §5.1 provides that the fee schedule is printed and available at the Office of the County Building Official; that adopted schedule is not published on the county website, and the application forms are the county's published statement of the amounts. The county Building Department page states that it provides information on the building and permitting process "in the unincorporated areas of San Juan County and also includes the City of Aztec and the City of Bloomfield and the Town of Kirtland"; the City of Farmington is not named. A business in one of those communities confirms with the Building Division and the municipality which office issues its permit. San Juan County Community Development, Building Division, (505) 334-4313; inspections are scheduled a day in advance at the same number.

Plumbing and Gas Piping Permit

A plumbing permit covers drain, waste and vent piping, water distribution, gas piping, water heaters, backflow devices and service lines in new, addition and remodel work. The county's Plumbing Permit Application prints the fees: commercial DWV and water distribution at $0.06 per square foot of heated area; gas piping (new or replacement) $40 each with a yard line or $30 each without; water heaters $10 each; backflow devices $5, $10 or $15 each by size; water service lines $10 or $15 each by size; sewer or building drains $10 each; and medical gas systems at $0.05 per square foot of heated area. A gas reconnect test only is charged the administrative fee. The figures are printed on the county's permit application forms (each marked "Revised 04/11/2023"), which are linked from the county Building Department page. Each form adds a $40 administrative fee, sets a $75.00 re-inspection fee and states "PERMIT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE". Ordinance 9 §5.1 provides that the fee schedule is printed and available at the Office of the County Building Official; that adopted schedule is not published on the county website, and the application forms are the county's published statement of the amounts. The county Building Department page states that it provides information on the building and permitting process "in the unincorporated areas of San Juan County and also includes the City of Aztec and the City of Bloomfield and the Town of Kirtland"; the City of Farmington is not named. A business in one of those communities confirms with the Building Division and the municipality which office issues its permit. San Juan County Community Development, Building Division, (505) 334-4313; inspections are scheduled a day in advance at the same number.

Mechanical Permit (heating, cooling, gas piping, Type I hoods)

A mechanical permit covers heating and cooling distribution, heating, cooling and combination units, gas piping and commercial kitchen Type I hoods in new, addition and remodel work. The county's Mechanical Permit Application prints the fees: commercial heating and cooling distribution at $0.06 per square foot of heated area; heating or cooling units $10 for the first unit and $5 for each additional; combination units $20 for the first and $10 for each additional; Type I hoods $20 each; gas piping (new or replacement) $40 each with a yard line or $30 each without; radiant in-floor systems $10 each; and solar water heating systems $25 each. A restaurant or coffee shop installing a Type I hood also pays the Fire Department's $50 per-system hood plan fee. The figures are printed on the county's permit application forms (each marked "Revised 04/11/2023"), which are linked from the county Building Department page. Each form adds a $40 administrative fee, sets a $75.00 re-inspection fee and states "PERMIT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE". Ordinance 9 §5.1 provides that the fee schedule is printed and available at the Office of the County Building Official; that adopted schedule is not published on the county website, and the application forms are the county's published statement of the amounts. The county Building Department page states that it provides information on the building and permitting process "in the unincorporated areas of San Juan County and also includes the City of Aztec and the City of Bloomfield and the Town of Kirtland"; the City of Farmington is not named. A business in one of those communities confirms with the Building Division and the municipality which office issues its permit. San Juan County Community Development, Building Division, (505) 334-4313; inspections are scheduled a day in advance at the same number.

Contact

Jurisdiction
San Juan County
Phone
505-334-4313

Contact details are taken from the agency’s own site or its published fee schedule. Where we have not verified a phone number we leave it blank rather than guess.

Sources

Every fee and term above was read from one of these government pages on the date shown.

  1. Building DepartmentSan Juan County Community Development, New Mexico · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-12
  2. Commercial building permit applicationSan Juan County Community Development, New Mexico · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-12
  3. Community DevelopmentSan Juan County, New Mexico · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-12
  4. Electrical Permit Application (Revised 04/11/2023)San Juan County Community Development, New Mexico · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-12
  5. Mechanical Permit Application (Revised 04/11/2023)San Juan County Community Development, New Mexico · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-12
  6. Ordinance No. 9, Building Codes (adopted May 16, 2007; amended February 17, 2009)San Juan County Board of Commissioners, New Mexico · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-12
  7. Plumbing Permit Application (Revised 04/11/2023)San Juan County Community Development, New Mexico · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-12

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