1998 subdivision regulations
State Records Center lists DeBaca County Subdivision Regulations adopted by the county commission and certified October 21, 1998.
County profile
Partially sourcedDe Baca County
Sourced review-queue profile based on State Records Center records for DeBaca County Subdivision Regulations adopted October 21, 1998, plus State Engineer subdivision review context; current county-office confirmation is still needed before verification.
County-level researchedParcel review requiredOff-grid research candidate
Profile boundary
County Profiles Do Not Approve Parcels
This profile summarizes county-level signals. Before relying on a parcel, verify current rules with planning, zoning, building, environmental health, water, road, fire, title, and local professionals.
Verification queue
What Still Needs Confirmation
This profile has official source coverage for county-level discovery, but it still needs stronger current county-office confirmation before being promoted to verified. Treat it as a shortlist candidate, then confirm the exact parcel and intended use with local offices.
Current county contact
Confirm who handles planning, subdivision, rural addressing, floodplain, permitting, and enforcement for the parcel.
Exact intended use
Ask about the specific structure, RV or camper occupancy plan, water source, septic path, access road, and development sequence.
At a glance
Fast Read
County-level discovery summary for alternative housing research. Use this as a shortlist signal, then verify the specific parcel and code path.
Promising discovery fit
De Baca County has a Freedom Score of 66. Its strongest profile signals are Off-grid living (5/5) and Tiny homes (3/5).
low density eastern New Mexico rural land research
Best initial fit: low density eastern New Mexico rural land research, Fort Sumner area due diligence, subdivision and water screening. Check county planning materials before making parcel assumptions.
20/100 affordability score
Land pricing still needs review, but the county has a 1/5 land availability signal.
ADUs needs extra review
Verify current subdivision regulations county ordinances state building path wastewater water access roads fire response covenants municipal boundaries and occupancy guidance before buying land
Trust strip
Source Snapshot
Fast source context for this county profile. Use the full source trail below for links, citations, and parcel-level verification reminders.
Land snapshotsourced
Jun 4, 2026LandSearch
Broadbandsourced
2024Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002
Public landsourced
2026BLM New Mexico Surface Management Agency GIS layer
Solar periodsourced
2001-2020NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatology
County citationssourced
12Planning, zoning, building, and profile links
Best Fit
Pros
- State Records Center lists DeBaca County Subdivision Regulations adopted by the county commission and certified by the county clerk as adopted on October 21, 1998
- State Engineer subdivision review provides water-resource review context
Cons
- Current county planning, zoning, permit, or ordinance source coverage is sparse online
- Direct county office confirmation is essential before treating the county as verified
- Remote parcels may have water road and service constraints
Alternative Housing Ratings
derived
Verified county-level discovery scores
Alternative Housing Notes
Tiny Homes
De Baca County remains in the sourced review queue. State Records Center records list DeBaca County Subdivision Regulations adopted by the county commission and certified by the county clerk as adopted on October 21, 1998, but current county planning, permitting, occupancy, and enforcement guidance still needs direct office confirmation before tiny home assumptions are treated as verified.
RV Living
RV living should be confirmed directly with De Baca County officials because subdivision regulation records do not establish blanket long-term RV occupancy rights.
Off Grid
Off grid projects should verify subdivision regulations, water availability, septic, legal access, road maintenance, fire response, state building requirements, county ordinances, covenants, and municipal boundaries before relying on rural acreage.
Container Homes
Container homes should be reviewed with county officials and state construction resources before relying on a parcel.
ADUs
ADU feasibility should be checked against subdivision status, utilities, Fort Sumner or municipal jurisdiction, and private restrictions.
Land Affordability
sourced
Sourced market snapshot
Source: LandSearch snapshot from June 4, 2026. LandSearch New Mexico county price table showed zero active county rows at import time; per-acre estimate left blank rather than inferred.
Population Context
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Sourced Census estimate
Population uses 2024 U.S. Census county estimates. Density is computed from county land area in the imported GeoJSON boundary data.
Water and Septic
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Parcel-level verification needed
Water
Water supply should be reviewed with New Mexico Office of the State Engineer subdivision and well resources before purchase.
Septic
Septic feasibility should be confirmed through New Mexico Environment Department requirements before purchase.
Climate, Utilities, and Access
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Mixed sourced and derived layers
Public land source: BLM New Mexico Surface Management Agency GIS layer snapshot from 2026. County-clipped GIS estimate using New Mexico Surface Management Agency categories: Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation; State; State Game and Fish. Excludes Private and Indian/tribal surface categories.
Broadband source: Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002 snapshot from 2024. Broadband score is a county-level ACS household broadband subscription proxy, not parcel-level service availability. Score is based on the percentage of households with broadband of any type.
Solar source: NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatology for 2001-2020. County-centroid solar proxy using NASA POWER ALLSKY_SFC_SW_DWN annual all-sky surface shortwave downward irradiance. This is a county-level solar resource estimate, not a parcel-level PV design study.
Red Flags
- Verify current subdivision regulations county ordinances state building path wastewater water access roads fire response covenants municipal boundaries and occupancy guidance before buying land
Source Trail
County office links, sourced data layers, and profile citations used to build this county-level research summary.
Official County Links
Data Layer Sources
LandSearchLand market snapshot from June 4, 2026U.S. Census county estimatesPopulation and density contextBLM New Mexico Surface Management Agency GIS layerPublic land acreage snapshot from 2026Census Reporter ACS 2024 5-year table B28002Broadband household subscription proxy from 2024NASA POWER 2001-2020 solar irradiance climatologyCounty-centroid solar resource for 2001-2020
County Profile Citations
census.govhttps://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest.htmlcensus.govhttps://www.census.gov/geographies/mapping-files/time-series/geo/carto-boundary-file.htmldata.rcc-acis.orghttps://data.rcc-acis.org/GridDatadata.rcc-acis.orghttps://data.rcc-acis.org/MultiStnDataapi.censusreporter.orghttps://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/acs2024_5yr?table_ids=B28002&geo_ids=05000US35011power.larc.nasa.govhttps://power.larc.nasa.gov/api/temporal/climatology/point?parameters=ALLSKY_SFC_SW_DWN&community=RE&longitude=-104.42303561538462&latitude=34.358657&format=JSONpropertytaxexplorer.comhttps://propertytaxexplorer.com/us/new-mexico/gis.blm.govhttps://gis.blm.gov/nmarcgis/rest/services/Lands/BLM_NM_Lands_Surface_Management_Agency/MapServer/0srca.nm.govhttps://www.srca.nm.gov/county-subdivision-regulations/ose.nm.govhttps://www.ose.nm.gov/Subdiv/power.larc.nasa.govhttps://power.larc.nasa.gov/api/temporal/climatology/point?parameters=ALLSKY_SFC_SW_DWN&community=RE&longitude=-104.42303561538462&latitude=34.358657&start=2001&end=2020&format=JSONlandsearch.comhttps://www.landsearch.com/price/new-mexico
Research Status
draft
County-level profile reviewed; parcel-level confirmation still required
This profile is currently marked partially sourced. It is ready for county comparison and early research, but legal claims and parcel-specific decisions should still be verified against county code, planning offices, and local experts.
County FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is De Baca County a good county for alternative living?+
De Baca County has a Freedom Score of 66, which makes it useful for county-level discovery. Treat that score as a shortlist signal, then verify zoning, building, water, septic, access, and covenant rules for the specific parcel.
Can you live in a tiny home in De Baca County?+
De Baca County has a tiny home score of 3/5. That score does not approve a tiny home by itself; it means the county is worth researching through planning, zoning, building code, sanitation, and parcel-specific rules.
Can you live in an RV on land in De Baca County?+
De Baca County has an RV living score of 3/5. RV rules often depend on duration, construction status, sanitation, water, zoning district, and whether the land is inside a subdivision or municipality.
Is De Baca County good for off-grid living?+
De Baca County has an off-grid score of 5/5. Off-grid feasibility still depends on legal access, septic or OWTS approval, water options, fire risk, winter access, and whether a lawful dwelling can be permitted.
How affordable is land in De Baca County?+
De Baca County has a land affordability score of 20/100 based on the current county-level dataset. Use this for comparison only, because actual parcel prices can vary by road access, utilities, terrain, water, covenants, and listing quality.
Who is De Baca County best suited for?+
Based on the current profile, De Baca County is best suited for low density eastern New Mexico rural land research, Fort Sumner area due diligence, subdivision and water screening. The best fit can change once you narrow from county-level research to a specific property.
What should I verify before buying land in De Baca County?+
Before buying, confirm zoning, building permits, legal access, road maintenance, water rights or well eligibility, septic feasibility, wildfire requirements, floodplain issues, mineral rights, and any HOA, POA, subdivision, or covenant restrictions.