Code Enforcement & Zoning
What We Do
The mission of the Code Enforcement Division is to implement and administer many of the City’s various property maintenance standards, including the Integrated Development Ordinance, the Uniform Housing Code, the Weed & Anti-Litter Ordinance and similar municipal standards adopted by City Council. These enforcement efforts help to safeguard life and health and protect the community from blight and deterioration.
How We Serve You
Code Enforcement conducts inspections of properties throughout the city to determine compliance with code requirements and, when necessary, notifies owners of observed ordinance violations and methods by which to correct those violations. Code compliance is achieved through a combination of education, resource and assistance referral and enforcement. The Division also performs plan review functions for building permit applications and answers questions concerning zoning and land-use matters.
Find details on property ownership, zoning, school districts and more: Use the Address Report
Nuisance Weed Removal Enforcement
Report a weed or zoning violation
Request an official Zonal Certification Letter
Request an official Zoning Verification Statement
Codes & Ordinances
Below you'll find the ordinances and codes used by the Code Enforcement division, inspectors and planners.
City of Albuquerque Code of Ordinances (American Legal link)
Integrated Development Ordinance (Viewable/Downloadable PDF and Individual Section PDFs)
Numbering of City Buildings Ordinance
Vacant Building Maintenance Code
Weeds, Litter and Snow Ordinance
Sign Regulations
Trying to secure a sign permit? Looking for clarification on where you can place a sign? Need specs on sign sizes and types allowed within Albuquerque? The Code Enforcement division can assist.
Read through the Sign Regulations below for answers to all your questions.
Learn more about Sign Regulations
Resources
Applications, Forms, Handouts & Related Links
Apply Online for Code Enforcement/Zoning Permit
Homeowner's How-To Guide (wall permit information)
Integrated Development Ordinance
Planning Department General Fee Schedule
Revising a Site Plan (Replacement, Amendments, Variances, Deviations, and Waivers)