Administrative overview · FIPS 35045
San Juan County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
San Juan County Community Development Department, Building Department
For a project in or near San Juan County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
505-334-4313
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
San Juan County Building Department, 100 South Oliver Drive, Aztec, NM 87410
Operating hours
Operating hours not verified
Review expectation
The current residential checklist states a minimum of two weeks for plan review after all documents are submitted; commercial review materials state roughly two to three weeks. Permit fees are based on project valuation and plan review requirements.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for San Juan County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
San Juan County Community Development Department, Building Department is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 505-334-4313.
How long might review take?
The current residential checklist states a minimum of two weeks for plan review after all documents are submitted; commercial review materials state roughly two to three weeks. Permit fees are based on project valuation and plan review requirements.
How are inspections scheduled?
Inspection requests must be scheduled at least one day in advance by calling 505-334-4313. The residential checklist requires all work to be inspected, at least 24 hours' notice, and a minimum two-week plan review after complete submission.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code, 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Residential Code, 2021 International Existing Building Code, 2021 NM Energy Conservation Code, 2021 NM Plumbing and Mechanical Code, 2021 International Fire Code, 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code/2020 NEC, 2012 Solar Energy Code, 2017 NFPA 58, and 2018 NFPA 54, as listed by the County. San Juan County states permits are required for covered projects erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, or demolished. No separate county exemption schedule was identified; confirm minor work with the Building Department.