Building permits in Albuquerque, NM
Permits for Albuquerque are issued by City of Albuquerque, Planning Dept. — Building Safety & Permits Division. Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Albuquerque, Planning Dept. — Building Safety & Permits Division
- Phone
- 505-924-3860
- Portal
- www.cabq.gov/planning/online-planning-permitting-applications
POSSE-based online planning/permitting. Plaza del Sol, 600 Second NW.
What each job needs in Albuquerque
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Albuquerque before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in New Mexico
A state CID license is required for construction work exceeding roughly $7,200/year; General Building (GB) licenses require experience, a qualifying party, exams, and a bond.
Issued by New Mexico Regulation & Licensing Dept. — Construction Industries Division (CID) · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.