Albuquerque building permits
Building permits in Albuquerque are issued by the Building Safety Division, City of Albuquerque Planning Department1. You can apply and request inspections online through cityofalbuquerquenm-energovweb.tylerhost.net2.
On this page
- Building department contacts
- Building codes in force in Albuquerque
- Albuquerque building permit fees
- How to get a building permit in Albuquerque
- Permit expiration and extensions
- Inspections in Albuquerque
- Building without a permit in Albuquerque
- Doing the work yourself (owner-builder)
- New Mexico rules that also apply in Albuquerque
- Sources
Building department contacts
Building Safety Division, City of Albuquerque Planning Department1
Building permits
- Apply online
- cityofalbuquerquenm-energovweb.tylerhost.net2
- Phone
- (505) 924-33201
- Address
- Plaza del Sol Building, 600 Second NW, Albuquerque, NM 871023
- Hours
- Building Permits & Plan Review: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday; inspections & trade permits: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday2
- Inspections
- Online via ABQ-PLAN or by phone 505-924-33204
Code Enforcement & Zoning Permits (Zoning Counter), City of Albuquerque Planning Department2
Zoning and planning
City of Albuquerque 311 (complaints about work without a permit)5
Code enforcement
- Phone
- 311 (505) 768-2000)1
To look up permits already issued for an address (useful before you buy, or to check a contractor's work), use the city's official permit search: cityofalbuquerquenm-energovweb.tylerhost.net2.
Building codes in force in Albuquerque
These are the model codes Albuquerque enforces, with the edition and the date it took effect. Plans are reviewed and work is inspected against them. For the state framework, see New Mexico building codes.
| Code | Title as adopted | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| International Residential Code (IRC) | 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code6 | 1 |
| International Building Code (IBC) | 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code6 | 1 |
| International Existing Building Code (IEBC) | 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code6 | 1 |
| National Electrical Code (NEC) | 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code6 | 1 |
| Energy code, residential | 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code6 | – |
| Energy code, commercial | 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code6 | – |
Adopted by: New Mexico Construction Industries Division (state codes); City of Albuquerque amendments via the Uniform Administrative Code7.
Albuquerque building permit fees
Fees come from the City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code § 112 (Tables 112-A through 112-H)7.
How valuation is set. Applicant's estimated total value of work, including materials and labor; final valuation set by the Building Official7.
Each line is worded as in Albuquerque’s schedule; formulas are not added up into a total (how permit fees work).
| Fee | Type | As the schedule states it |
|---|---|---|
| Building permit fee, Table 112-A (row $1.00 to $500.00) | Based on project valuation | $1.00 to $500.00 $23.507 |
| Building permit fee, Table 112-A (row $501-$2,000) | Based on project valuation | $501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00.7 |
| Building permit fee, Table 112-A (row $2,001-$25,000) | Based on project valuation | $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00.7 |
| Building permit fee, Table 112-A (row $25,001-$50,000) | Based on project valuation | $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.75 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.007 |
| Building permit fee, Table 112-A (row $50,001-$100,000) | Based on project valuation | $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00.7 |
| Building permit fee, Table 112-A (row $100,001 and up) | Based on project valuation | $100.001.00 and up $993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.7 |
| Albuquerque Regional Modifier, one- and two-family dwellings (applied to Table 112-A) | Based on project valuation | (.50)7 |
| Albuquerque Regional Modifier, apartments/public/commercial (applied to Table 112-A) | Based on project valuation | (.67)7 |
| Building/sign plan review fee | Plan review | 65 percent7 |
| Electrical, mechanical and plumbing plan review fee | Plan review | 25 percent7 |
| Re-inspection fee | Re-inspection | Re-inspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 113.5.8 $47.00 each7 |
| Inspections outside of normal business hours | After-hours inspection | $47.00 per hour7 |
| Inspection cancellation fee (less than 24 hours notice) | Per inspection | $47.007 |
| Preliminary and integrated plan review | Plan review | $75.00 per hour7 |
| Demolition permit fee (up to 1,500 sq ft) | Flat fee | $47.007 |
| Demolition permit fee, each additional 500 sq ft | – | $10.007 |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | Flat fee | $100.007 |
| Certificate of Occupancy | Flat fee | $50.007 |
| Re-roof permit, residential (R-3 occupancies only) | Flat fee | Administrative Fee $30.00; Inspection Fee $40.00; Total $70.007 |
| Electrical permit administrative charge | Flat fee | $47.00 each7 |
| Plumbing permit administrative charge | Flat fee | $47.00 each7 |
| Plumbing permit: swimming pool (private) | Flat fee | $60.00 each7 |
| FasTrax expedited plan review | Expedited review | three times the regular plan fee, $1,000 minimum8 |
| Hydrology review fee (fee schedule handout) | Flat fee | $509 |
To apply Albuquerque's valuation table to your own project value, use the permit fee calculator; it shows the schedule line it used.
How to get a building permit in Albuquerque
- Read the Homeowner’s Guide to help you know what permit(s) you need for your project?11
- Homeowner fills out an online permit application or submits via email11
- If plans/drawings are required, homeowner uploads them during online application process11
- Submitted application is reviewed by Planning Assistant11
- If corrections are needed, the online system will send notification to the homeowner11
- Homeowner submits corrections online11
- If no corrections are required or if corrections have been made, homeowner pays permit fees11
- Permit is issued11
- Apply online
- Yes2
- Over-the-counter permits
- Residential re-roof without any truss repairs, Roof-mounted solar permits under 50 kWs, Residential water heater replacement, Small repair/minor alterations, like window or door replacements10
- Posting the permit
- Yes7
Permit expiration and extensions
- How long a permit lasts
- 180 days7
- Extensions
- One 180-day extension on written request before expiration7
Inspections in Albuquerque
Albuquerque’s inspection stages, in order. Do not cover work until the stage has passed (how inspections work).
- Foundation inspection7
- Foundation insulation inspection7
- Frame inspection7
- Frame insulation inspection7
- Exterior lath and/or wallboard inspection7
- Final inspection7
- Demolition final inspection7
- Re-roof and solar inspection (after installation; drone photos may be used)7
- How to schedule
- Online (ABQ-PLAN) or 505-924-3320; requests before 4:15 p.m. generally next business day4
- Re-inspection fee
- Re-inspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 113.5.8 $47.00 each7
- After the final inspection
- Certificate of Occupancy required before use or occupancy7
Building without a permit in Albuquerque
| Consequence | Applies to | As the city states it | Way to fix it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher permit fee City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code (2024 ed.) § 108.2 | Work started without a permit7 | Double permit fee7 | Stop work order, then notification letter with 30-45 days to comply5 |
| Investigation fee City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code (2024 ed.) § 112.4 | Work commenced without first obtaining a required permit7 | Equal to the permit fee (in addition to the permit fee)7 | – |
| Stop-work order | Any work done without a required permit5 | Stop work order; final letter gives 10 days; then pre-criminal summons with 10 business days before court action5 | – |
| Civil penalty City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code (2024 ed.) § 108.3 | Failure to cure violations after notice7 | $200 first / $300 second / $500 third or subsequent failure to cure7 | – |
| Lien or recorded notice City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code (2024 ed.) § 108.3 | Unpaid civil fines7 | Lien on the property for unpaid fine7 | – |
| Permit revoked City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code (2024 ed.) § 108.2 | Owner or contractor with a violation7 | Revocation of permits until corrected; refusal of further permits7 | – |
| Daily fine City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code (2024 ed.) § 108.1 | Each day of violation is a separate offense7 | – | – |
For how unpermitted work is usually legalized, see how to legalize unpermitted work.
Doing the work yourself (owner-builder)
- Homeowner may pull a building permit
- Yes, for own single-family residence and/or garage (own use)7
- Homeowner electrical work
- Conditional: after passing written exam (75% or greater)2
- Homeowner plumbing work
- Conditional: after passing written exam (75% or greater)2
- Owner and occupancy requirement
- Home must be owned and occupied by the homeowner throughout the work12
- Affidavit or declaration
- Yes12
New Mexico's statewide owner-builder and licensing rules are on the New Mexico permit guide.
New Mexico rules that also apply in Albuquerque
- Deadlines for permit decisions and inspections in New Mexico
- Contractor licensing in New Mexico
- Selling a home with unpermitted work in New Mexico
- Private plan review and inspections in New Mexico
Sources
- Building Safety DivisionCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionLast updated November 3, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- PermitsCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Contact UsCity of Albuquerque, Planning DepartmentChecked November 6, 2026
- InspectionsCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Building Safety & Permits FAQsCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Current Building CodesCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 6, 2026
- 2024 City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code (Exhibit A)City of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Plan ReviewCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- City of Albuquerque Plan Review and Building Permit Fees (Revised April 2010)City of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionRevised April 2010Checked November 7, 2026
- Express Permitting SystemCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Homeowner Building Permit Process (flow chart)City of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
- Homeowners' Responsibilities for Obtaining a Residential PermitCity of Albuquerque, Planning Department, Building Safety DivisionRevised September 30, 2025Checked November 7, 2026