There are 3 Building Departments in Roswell, New Mexico, serving a population of 48,163 people in an area of 30 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 16,054 people, and 1 Building Department per 9 square miles.
In New Mexico, Roswell is ranked 12th of 544 cities in Building Departments per capita, and 9th of 544 cities in Building Departments per square mile.
Find Roswell, New Mexico building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.
Chaves County Building Department 1 Saint Mary's Place Roswell, NM
Chaves County Planning Department 1 Saint Mary's Place Roswell, NM
Roswell Zoning 415 North Richardson Avenue Roswell, NM
Building Departments in Roswell, NM are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Roswell DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.
You may contact the Building Department for questions about:Find Roswell Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.
| Roswell | Chaves County | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 20,244 | 27,194 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,422 (86.1%) | 23,169 (85.2%) |
| Roswell | Chaves County | |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 14,043 (80.6%) | 17,721 (76.5%) |
| Single-Family Attached Homes | 606 (3.5%) | 611 (2.6%) |
| 2 Apartments | 308 (1.8%) | 385 (1.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Apartments | 495 (2.8%) | 513 (2.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Apartments | 259 (1.5%) | 259 (1.1%) |
| 10 or More Apartments | 703 (4.0%) | 733 (3.2%) |
| Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing | 1,008 (5.8%) | 2,947 (12.7%) |
| Roswell | Chaves County | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 or Later | 84 (0.5%) | 179 (0.8%) |
| 2010 to 2013 | 204 (1.2%) | 325 (1.4%) |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,034 (5.9%) | 1,802 (7.8%) |
| 1980 to 1999 | 3,395 (19.5%) | 5,343 (23.1%) |
| 1960 to 1979 | 6,295 (36.1%) | 7,961 (34.4%) |
| 1940 to 1959 | 5,506 (5,506.0%) | 6,153 (6,153.0%) |
| 1939 or Earlier | 904 (5.2%) | 1,406 (6.1%) |
| Roswell | Chaves County | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Room | 335 (1.9%) | 354 (1.5%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 13,215 (75.9%) | 17,214 (74.3%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 6,052 (34.7%) | 8,142 (35.1%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 7,046 (40.4%) | 9,126 (39.4%) |
| 8 or More Rooms | 2,640 (15.2%) | 3,875 (16.7%) |
| Roswell | Chaves County | |
|---|---|---|
| No Bedroom | 411 (2.4%) | 448 (1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | 1,250 (7.2%) | 1,560 (6.7%) |
| 2 or 3 Bedrooms | 13,215 (75.9%) | 17,214 (74.3%) |
| 4 or More Bedrooms | 2,546 (14.6%) | 3,947 (17.0%) |
| Roswell | Chaves County | |
|---|---|---|
| With Complete Plumbing Facilities | 17,290 (99.2%) | 22,975 (99.2%) |
| With Complete Kitchen Facilities | 17,308 (99.3%) | 22,981 (99.2%) |