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FILE 35049 · COUNTY OF SANTA FESEAT · SANTA FEPOPULATION · 155KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Santa Fe.

Santa Fe County in New Mexico. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Santa Fe
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Santa Fe County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatSanta Fe
Population (est.)155K
FIPS35049
Building departmentSanta Fe County Building and Development Services Division
Permit portalSanta Fe County Online Permitting Portal
Fire marshalSanta Fe County Fire Marshal's Office
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County of
Santa Fe
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 35049
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2015 International Building Code and 2015 International Residential Code with New Mexico state amendments.

The County Building and Development Services Division manages permits for all unincorporated areas of Santa Fe County. The City of Santa Fe and the Town of Edgewood operate their own independent building and planning departments for properties within their respective municipal limits. Development in the county is subject to specific terrain management and wildland-urban interface fire code requirements.

The county enforces a strict Terrain Management Ordinance that requires specific drainage, grading, and erosion control plans for development on sloped lots.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · Santa Fe County Building and Development Services DivisionLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors must hold a valid New Mexico state license, but no additional local registration is required for work within the county's jurisdiction.

Building

Santa Fe County Building and Development Services Division

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Santa Fe County Online Permitting Portal

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Santa Fe County Planning Division

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Santa Fe County Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Santa Fe County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Santa Fe County Building and Development Services Division
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Contractor bond/license bond rules apply by classification
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of valid New Mexico state licensure and current workers' compensation insurance as required by the state Construction Industries Division.
Verify
Varies
Santa Fe County Building and Development Services Division
Source · Santa Fe County Building and Development Services DivisionVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN SANTA FE COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Santa Fe County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

Santa FeSanta Fe County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN SANTA FE COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Santa Fe County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
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Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/new-mexico
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05 / 2026
County

Santa Fe County Building and Development Services Division

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Santa Fe County Online Permitting Portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Santa Fe County Planning Division

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Santa Fe County Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Santa Fe County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division. Santa Fe County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (Santa Fe County Building and Development Services Division). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Santa Fe County Building and Development Services Division
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Santa Fe County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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