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NM Roofing Permit Lookup
Every re-roof in the Albuquerque metro, Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and surrounding NM cities requires a permit. Verify yours was pulled before tear-off begins — or after the fact if you're worried.
Red flags to watch for
- Contractor says "you don't need a permit for a re-roof." (You do, in every NM city we serve.)
- Contractor asks YOU to pull an "owner-builder" permit. That transfers all liability to you.
- Cash discount offered to "skip the permit fee." You lose warranty rights and insurance coverage.
- Work started before you saw a permit posted or a permit number on the contract.
- Contractor can't produce their NM CID license number (GB-98, GB-2, or MM-3).
- No mid-roof (dry-in) inspection scheduled on a full tear-off.
Not sure how to read what you find? Text a photo of the permit (or the contract) to (505) 595-7203 and James will tell you if it's legit.
Find your city's permit portal
albuquerque
City of Albuquerque Planning Dept — Building Safety Division
Fee: Residential re-roof: ~$60 base + sq-ft fee. Most homes land between $90 and $180.
Inspections: Mid-roof (dry-in / underlayment) and final. We schedule both — you don't.
Tear-off: Maximum 2 layers of shingles allowed before tear-off is required. Tile and metal: full tear-off on every re-roof.
rio rancho
City of Rio Rancho Development Services
Fee: Flat residential re-roof permit fee, typically $75–$150.
Inspections: Final inspection required. Mid-roof at inspector discretion.
Tear-off: Single-layer rule — full tear-off required on most re-roofs. High-wind fastening schedule required (130 mph design wind).
santa fe
City of Santa Fe Land Use Department
Fee: Typically $120–$300 residential, more for HDRB review.
Inspections: Mid-roof and final required on historic district properties.
Tear-off: Tear-off required when prior layers show wear. Earthen / mud roofs preserved per historic guidelines.
bernalillo
Town of Bernalillo / Sandoval County
Fee: $60–$140 typical residential.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Maximum 2 layers before mandatory tear-off.
placitas
Sandoval County Building Department
Fee: $70–$160 typical.
Inspections: Final required; mid-roof common on steep-slope re-roofs.
Tear-off: Full tear-off required when prior layers show degradation.
corrales
Village of Corrales Building Department
Fee: Permit fees typically $90–$175 for residential re-roofs.
Inspections: Final required; mid-roof at inspector discretion.
Tear-off: Tear-off generally required. Original adobe parapet structures must be preserved on character homes.
east mountains
Bernalillo County Zoning, Building & Planning
Fee: $75–$180 typical residential.
Inspections: Final required; mid-roof common.
Tear-off: Full tear-off required on most East Mountains re-roofs. Class A fire-rated assemblies recommended in WUI zones.
tijeras
Bernalillo County Building & Planning
Fee: $75–$170 typical.
Inspections: Mid-roof and final.
Tear-off: Full tear-off required on most re-roofs.
los lunas
Village of Los Lunas Community Development
Fee: $65–$140 typical residential.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Maximum 2 layers before mandatory tear-off.
belen
City of Belen Planning & Zoning
Fee: $60–$130 typical.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Maximum 2 layers before mandatory tear-off.
peralta
Village of Peralta / Valencia County
Fee: $60–$130 typical.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Maximum 2 layers before mandatory tear-off.
bosque farms
Village of Bosque Farms / Valencia County
Fee: $60–$130 typical.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Maximum 2 layers before mandatory tear-off.
los alamos
Los Alamos County Community Development
Fee: $90–$220 typical.
Inspections: Mid-roof and final required.
Tear-off: Full tear-off required on most re-roofs. Class A fire-rated assemblies mandatory in WUI zones (most of the county).
taos
Town of Taos / Taos County Planning
Fee: $90–$220 typical residential.
Inspections: Final required; mid-roof on snow-load sensitive structures.
Tear-off: Full tear-off required when prior assemblies show structural damage from snow load.
espanola
City of Española / Rio Arriba County
Fee: $80–$180 typical.
Inspections: Final required; mid-roof on flat-adobe restorations.
Tear-off: Tear-off required when prior assemblies fail. Traditional earthen / mud roofs preserved per cultural guidelines.
edgewood
Town of Edgewood / Santa Fe County
Fee: $70–$160 typical.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Full tear-off required on most re-roofs.
moriarty
City of Moriarty / Torrance County
Fee: $70–$150 typical.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Full tear-off recommended due to wind exposure.
algodones
Sandoval County Building Department
Fee: $70–$160 typical.
Inspections: Final required.
Tear-off: Full tear-off required on most re-roofs.
What a valid NM roofing permit shows
- • Permit number (assigned by the AHJ, not the contractor)
- • Property address matching your deed
- • Contractor's NM CID license number (GB-98, GB-2, or MM-3)
- • Scope: tear-off + reroof, layers, decking replacement
- • Inspection schedule (mid-roof / final)
- • Issue date and expiration (typically 180 days)
- • Posted visibly at the job site during work
- • Signed off after final inspection passes
Next step
Worried the permit's missing or wrong?
Text a photo of the permit (or the contract) to (505) 595-7203. I'll tell you within an hour if you're covered.
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