To Non-profit Organizations,
On March 17, 2014 amendments to Ordinance No. 2707 were adopted by the City of Las Cruces City
Council. As a result, the current process for business registrations of non-profit organizations has
changed.
An organization claiming non-profit status under the Internal Revenue Code will no longer be assessed a
registration fee. For the purpose of ensuring the structure occupied and activities conducted comply with
applicable fire, building, and other city codes and ordinances, the organization will need to provide the
following information to the Community Development Department within seven days of taking
occupancy of any physical structure other than a personal residence.
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The name of the individual, group, entity, or organization;
The address if the individual, group, entity or organization;
Dates and time of operation;
Point of contact for the group, entity, or organization;
The basis for claiming non-profit status.
The notification required shall be made on a one-time basis, unless (1) the organization moves to a new
location within Las Cruces city limits or (2) the organization commences a substantially new activity to
the extent that the non-profit would have to pay gross receipt tax for that activity.
Existing organizations presently claiming non-profit status shall provide the notification to the
Community Development Department with 180 days following the adoption of the amendments to this
ordinance.
In order to facilitate compliance we ask for your cooperation and take a few minutes to complete the
notification form enclosed and mail it to:
City of Las Cruces – Community Development
Attn: Business Registration
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM 88004
If you prefer, you may deliver the completed form in person to our office located inside the City Hall
Building at 700 N. Main St., Suite 1100. Our staff is available Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. to assist you.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Business Registration office in person, by
phone at 575-541-2287 or via e-mail at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Business Registration Administration Office
City of Las Cruces
NON-PROFIT NOTIFICATION FORM
ORDINANCE NO. 2707
City of Las Cruces Community Development
PO Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM 88004
[email protected]
Office at: 700 N Main St., Ste 1100
Phone: (575) 541-2287
Fax: (575) 528-3155
PLEASE PROVIDE COPY OF DECLARATION FOR BASIS OF CLAIMING NON-PROFIT STATUS
(NOT REQUIRED FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS)
City Notification Certificate Number: ________________
Name of Business/Corporation: ______________________________________________________
DBA Name: _____________________________________________________
Physical Address: _______________________________________ Las Cruces, NM ___________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________
Business Phone: _____________________________
Owner’s Name (President/CEO): ____________________________________________________
Type of Business: ________________________________________________________________
Sq ft of bldg/business space: ______________
City of Las Cruces Staff Use Only Number of Employees at this location: ______
Building Dept. Verification: ______________ Days of operation: M T W TH F SA SU
Fire Dept. Verification: _________________ Times of operation: _______ a.m. to _______ p.m.
Planning Dept. Verification: _____________ Local Contact Name: _____________________________ Title: ____________________________
Local Contact Phone #: ________________________________
Alternative Contact Name: ________________________ Title: ___________________________
Alternative Contact Phone #: ___________________________
SIGNATURE: __________________________________ Date: ___________________________