Homeowner’s Building Permit Guide
Starting on May 30, 2025, the Building Safety permit counter will be closed every Friday from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. This temporary closure will not affect the public from accessing the ABQ-Plan permitting portal, inspection scheduling, or permit applications.
Homeowners who are interested in making changes to their home or want to build a new home, usually have many questions about how to make their vision a reality. They may have questions on where to start or what is needed. Other questions may be about the rules and requirements that must be followed.
We know that starting any home improvement project can be exciting, but it can also be a bit intimidating. As a homeowner, you don’t always know where to begin and that’s why we’re here to assist you from the beginning to the end of your project.
This guide is full of information to help answer some of the most common questions homeowners face when trying to make changes to their home.
NOTE: Homeowner's allowed one permit for each type of permit: Building, General, Plumbing and Electrical, if all qualifications are met.