New Mexico Regulations: Counties & Municipal Zoning Guide
Understanding where Amish tiny cabins are allowed in New Mexico depends on both county and city regulations. New Mexico has no single statewide tiny house law — each of the state’s 33 counties and their municipalities set their own rules on minimum square footage, foundation requirements, and where tiny homes can be placed. Many rural counties have minimal or more flexible regulations, particularly in desert, agricultural, and unincorporated areas, offering greater placement options. Others defer building and zoning authority to local cities and towns. In contrast, suburban and urban municipalities often enforce stricter zoning, including minimum dwelling sizes ranging from 300 to 1,000+ square feet, foundation requirements, and occupancy classifications. Some jurisdictions may also regulate tiny homes on wheels differently from permanent residential structures or seasonal cabins. Because rules vary widely by location, it’s important to verify requirements with local authorities. The guide below provides a county overview and municipal references to help you confidently plan and place your tiny cabin in New Mexico.
Counties
Yes — with specific THOW rules. Bernalillo County (home to **Albuquerque** — New Mexico’s largest city, plus Rio Rancho) has restrictive zoning in urban areas, but rural areas offer more options. **Bernalillo County allows turning a tiny house on wheels into a registered residence with an occupancy permit** — you need a permit to secure the tiny house to a foundation. Tiny home must be built per ANSI regulations for RVs AND residential code standards to be permitted as a THOW in Bernalillo County. Active urban region. Contact Bernalillo County Planning & Development Services.
Resources: Bernalillo County, NM Government Directory
Yes — New Mexico’s largest county by area. Catron County (home to **Reserve** — westernmost NM, Gila National Forest, Gila Wilderness — first designated wilderness in the U.S.) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Exceptional rural flexibility — among NM’s most accommodating for off-grid placement. Contact Catron County Planning Department.
Resources: Catron County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Chaves County (home to **Roswell** — famous UFO incident site) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Chaves County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Chaves County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Cibola County (home to **Grants** — El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments, Mount Taylor) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Note: portions of Cibola County fall within Navajo Nation and Pueblo lands. Contact Cibola County Planning Department.
Resources: Cibola County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Colfax County (home to **Raton** — northern NM, plus Cimarron — Philmont Scout Ranch) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active rural mountain region. Contact Colfax County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Colfax County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Curry County (home to **Clovis** — eastern NM, near Texas border, Cannon AFB) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Contact Curry County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Curry County, NM Government Directory
Yes. De Baca County (home to **Fort Sumner** — Billy the Kid burial site, plus Sumner Lake) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact De Baca County Planning Department.
Resources: De Baca County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Doña Ana County (home to **Las Cruces** — New Mexico’s second-largest city, New Mexico State University) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active university region. Contact Doña Ana County Community Development Department.
Resources: Doña Ana County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Eddy County (home to **Carlsbad** — Carlsbad Caverns National Park gateway, plus Artesia) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active national park tourism corridor. Contact Eddy County Planning Department.
Resources: Eddy County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Grant County (home to **Silver City** — Gila National Forest gateway, historic mining town, Western New Mexico University) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active outdoor recreation/wilderness corridor. Contact Grant County Planning & Community Development Department.
Resources: Grant County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Guadalupe County (home to **Santa Rosa** — historic Route 66 town, plus Blue Hole — popular scuba diving destination) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Contact Guadalupe County Planning Department.
Resources: Guadalupe County, NM Government Directory
Yes — New Mexico’s least populated county. Harding County (home to **Mosquero** — NM’s least populous county) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Exceptional rural flexibility — among the least populated US counties. Contact Harding County Planning Department.
Resources: Harding County, NM Government Directory
Yes — and notable for a planned tiny home town. Hidalgo County (home to Lordsburg, plus **Rodeo** — a city that recently legalized tiny dwellings and is rumored to be building a town of tiny homes) is among New Mexico’s most accommodating counties. Significant rural southwestern flexibility. Contact Hidalgo County Planning Department.
Resources: Hidalgo County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Lea County (home to **Lovington**, plus Hobbs — eastern NM oil country, near Texas border) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility — Permian Basin oil corridor. Contact Lea County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Lea County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Lincoln County (home to **Carrizozo**, plus Ruidoso — popular mountain ski resort town, Lincoln National Forest, Billy the Kid territory) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active mountain tourism corridor. Contact Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Lincoln County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Los Alamos County (home to **Los Alamos** — Manhattan Project birthplace, Los Alamos National Laboratory — smallest NM county by area) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Contact Los Alamos County Community Development Department.
Resources: Los Alamos County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Luna County (home to **Deming** — southern NM, near Mexico border) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Luna County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Luna County, NM Government Directory
Yes. McKinley County (home to **Gallup** — gateway to Indian Country) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Note: significant portions of McKinley County fall within Navajo Nation tribal land — tribal authorities govern regulations on tribal land. Significant rural flexibility. Contact McKinley County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: McKinley County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Mora County (home to **Mora** — northern NM Plains, southern Sangre de Cristo Mountains) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Mora County Planning Department.
Resources: Mora County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Otero County (home to **Alamogordo** — White Sands Missile Range, Holloman AFB) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Otero County Building & Planning Department.
Resources: Otero County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Quay County (home to **Tucumcari** — Route 66 historic town, I-40 corridor) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Quay County Planning Department.
Resources: Quay County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Rio Arriba County (home to **Tierra Amarilla**, plus Española, Chama) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active northern NM cultural region. Note: portions of Rio Arriba County fall within Jicarilla Apache tribal land — tribal authorities govern regulations on tribal land. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Rio Arriba County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Rio Arriba County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Roosevelt County (home to **Portales** — eastern NM Plains, Eastern New Mexico University) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Roosevelt County Planning Department.
Resources: Roosevelt County, NM Government Directory
Yes. San Juan County (home to **Aztec**, plus Farmington — Four Corners region) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Note: portions of San Juan County fall within Navajo Nation tribal land — tribal authorities govern regulations on tribal land. Contact San Juan County Department of Planning & Land Development.
Resources: San Juan County, NM Government Directory
Yes. San Miguel County (home to **Las Vegas, NM** — historic Wild West town, NOT Las Vegas NV, plus New Mexico Highlands University) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Contact San Miguel County Planning Department.
Resources: San Miguel County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Sandoval County (Albuquerque metro north — home to Bernalillo, plus Rio Rancho) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Note: portions of Sandoval County fall within Jemez/Sandia Pueblo lands — tribal authorities govern regulations on tribal land. Contact Sandoval County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Sandoval County, NM Government Directory
Yes — New Mexico’s flagship tiny home county. Santa Fe County (home to **Santa Fe** — New Mexico’s capital, the oldest state capital in the U.S., founded 1610) is one of the most progressive counties regarding tiny homes. Santa Fe permits tiny homes on BOTH wheels and foundations — though they must meet specific zoning and building code requirements. THOWs allowed if they comply with RV standards (long-term living may require special permit). In rural areas, there’s more flexibility for off-grid living and alternative building methods. Active artistic/cultural tourism corridor. Contact Santa Fe County Land Use Department.
Resources: Santa Fe County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Sierra County (home to **Truth or Consequences** — hot springs town, plus Elephant Butte Lake State Park — NM’s largest lake) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active thermal/lake tourism corridor. Contact Sierra County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Sierra County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Socorro County (home to **Socorro** — NM Tech, Bosque del Apache NWR, Very Large Array radio telescope) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Socorro County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Socorro County, NM Government Directory
Yes — and home to alternative housing pioneers. Taos County (home to Taos, plus the famous **Earthship Biotecture community** by Michael Reynolds, plus Taos Ski Valley) has a strong reputation for supporting alternative housing, including Earthships and other sustainable dwellings. Tiny homes increasingly popular here. Active artistic/cultural/ski tourism corridor. Contact Taos County Department of Planning, Building & Zoning.
Resources: Taos County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Torrance County (home to **Estancia** — central NM, Manzano Mountains) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Torrance County Planning Department.
Resources: Torrance County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Union County (home to **Clayton** — far northeastern NM, near Texas/Oklahoma borders) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Significant rural flexibility. Contact Union County Planning Department.
Resources: Union County, NM Government Directory
Yes. Valencia County (Albuquerque metro south — home to Los Lunas, plus Belen) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active suburban growth region. Contact Valencia County Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: Valencia County, NM Government Directory
Municipalities
Yes. Alamogordo (Otero County — White Sands Missile Range, Holloman AFB) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Contact Alamogordo Planning & Zoning Department.
Resources: City of Alamogordo, NM
Yes — with specific THOW rules. Albuquerque (Bernalillo County — New Mexico’s largest city) follows Bernalillo County’s framework: tiny house on wheels can be turned into a registered residence with an occupancy permit. You need a permit to secure the tiny house to a foundation. Must comply with both ANSI RV standards AND residential code standards. Active urban region. Contact Albuquerque Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Albuquerque, NM
Anthony (in Doña Ana County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Anthony, NM
Artesia (in Eddy County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Artesia, NM
Aztec (in San Juan County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Aztec, NM
Belen (in Valencia County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Belen, NM
Yes. Carlsbad (Eddy County — Carlsbad Caverns National Park gateway) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active national park tourism. Contact Carlsbad Department of Planning, Engineering & Inspection.
Resources: City of Carlsbad, NM
Carrizozo (in Lincoln County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Carrizozo, NM
Chama (in Rio Arriba County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Chama, NM
Cimarron (in Colfax County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Cimarron, NM
Clayton (in Union County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Clayton, NM
Clovis (in Curry County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Clovis, NM
Deming (in Luna County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Deming, NM
Edgewood (in Santa Fe County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Edgewood, NM
Española (in Rio Arriba County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Española, NM
Estancia (in Torrance County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Estancia, NM
Yes. Farmington (San Juan County — Four Corners region) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Contact Farmington Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Farmington, NM
Fort Sumner (in De Baca County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Fort Sumner, NM
Does Gallup, New Mexico, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Gallup (McKinley County — gateway to Indian Country, on Route 66) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Contact Gallup Department of Planning & Development.
Resources: City of Gallup, NM
Grants (in Cibola County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Grants, NM
Hobbs (in Lea County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Hobbs, NM
Yes. Las Cruces (Doña Ana County — New Mexico’s second-largest city, New Mexico State University) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active university region. Contact Las Cruces Community Development Department.
Resources: City of Las Cruces, NM
Does Las Vegas (NM), New Mexico, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Yes. Las Vegas, NM (San Miguel County — historic Wild West town, NOT Las Vegas NV, plus New Mexico Highlands University) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active historic district tourism. Contact Las Vegas Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Las Vegas (NM), NM
Does Lordsburg, New Mexico, Allow Amish Tiny Cabins?
Lordsburg (in Hidalgo County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Lordsburg, NM
Los Alamos (in Los Alamos County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Los Alamos, NM
Los Lunas (in Valencia County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Los Lunas, NM
Lovington (in Lea County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Lovington, NM
Mora (in Mora County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Mora, NM
Mosquero (in Harding County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Mosquero, NM
Portales (in Roosevelt County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Portales, NM
Raton (in Colfax County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Raton, NM
Reserve (in Catron County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Reserve, NM
Yes. Rio Rancho (Sandoval County — Albuquerque metro northwest, NM’s third-largest city) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active suburban region. Contact Rio Rancho Department of Development Services.
Resources: City of Rio Rancho, NM
Yes — and notable for planning a tiny home town. Rodeo (Hidalgo County — extreme SW New Mexico, near Arizona border) recently legalized tiny dwellings and is rumored to be building a town of tiny homes. Contact Rodeo Village Office.
Resources: City of Rodeo, NM
Yes. Roswell (Chaves County — famous 1947 UFO incident site) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active UFO tourism. Contact Roswell Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Roswell, NM
Yes. Ruidoso (Lincoln County — popular mountain resort town, Ski Apache, Inn of the Mountain Gods) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active mountain tourism corridor — strong vacation rental market for park model tiny homes. Contact Ruidoso Department of Planning & Building Inspection.
Resources: City of Ruidoso, NM
Yes — New Mexico’s flagship tiny home city. Santa Fe (Santa Fe County — New Mexico’s capital, oldest state capital in the US, founded 1610) is one of the most progressive cities in NM for tiny homes. Permits tiny homes on BOTH wheels and foundations with zoning/code compliance. Active artistic/cultural tourism corridor. Contact Santa Fe Department of Planning & Land Use.
Resources: City of Santa Fe, NM
Santa Rosa (in Guadalupe County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Santa Rosa, NM
Yes. Silver City (Grant County — Gila National Forest gateway, Western New Mexico University) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active outdoor recreation corridor. Contact Silver City Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Silver City, NM
Socorro (in Socorro County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Socorro, NM
Yes. Taos (Taos County — home to Earthship Biotecture community, Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage Site, Taos Ski Valley) has a strong reputation for supporting alternative housing including Earthships. Active artistic/cultural/ski tourism. Contact Taos Department of Planning.
Resources: City of Taos, NM
Tierra Amarilla (in Rio Arriba County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Tierra Amarilla, NM
Yes. Truth or Consequences (Sierra County — hot springs town, plus nearby Elephant Butte Lake — NM’s largest lake) permits tiny homes under NM’s IRC + Appendix Q framework. Active thermal/lake tourism corridor. Contact Truth or Consequences Department of Community Development.
Resources: City of Truth or Consequences, NM
Tucumcari (in Quay County) permits tiny homes under New Mexico’s IRC + Appendix Q framework (max 400 sq ft, min 120 sq ft, 6’8″ ceiling). NM Energy Conservation Code applies. Casitas (NM ADUs) require permits. Contact local zoning office for property-specific permit guidance.
Resources: City of Tucumcari, NM
