Planning Department FAQs

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions within the Planning Department.

Information Request vs. Records Request FAQs

Go to: Information Request vs. Records Request FAQs

What is the difference between an information request and a records request for the Planning Department?
How do I go about requesting a copy of a document that is housed within the Planning Department?
How do I go about requesting information from the Planning Department?
How do I search permits, applications and inspections from the Building Safety Division?
How do I search current violations on specific properties from the Code Enforcement Division?
How do I request a lien payoff amount or pay off a lien on my property?

General FAQs

Go to: General FAQs

What are your hours?
Where is your office located?
What is the physical size of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County?
How can I find a copy of the covenants on my property?
How can I find out who owns a particular property in my neighborhood?
How much do permits or other fees cost?
Who do I call if I find mold in my house?
How do I obtain a business license/registration?
How do I request a copy of a document housed within the Planning Department or one of its divisions?
How do I file an appeal?
What is Community Connect?

ABQ-PLAN FAQs

Go to: ABQ-PLAN FAQs

How do I get started in ABQ-PLAN?
OK, but what if I still need help?
What about my old POSSE and AVOLVE records?
Why did you switch to a new software system?
So does that mean all Planning applications are online now?
What other changes did you make?

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) FAQs

Go to: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) FAQs

Can I have an ADU on my property?
Is an ADU feasible on my property?
How can I get permission to build an ADU?
How can I finance an ADU?

Albuquerque GIS FAQs (Maps)

Go to: GIS (Maps) FAQs

Can I get the Zone Atlas online?
Where do I obtain maps of Bernalillo County?
Can I view and download AGIS data online?
How can I obtain demographic, census or economic data?
How do I determine if a property is in the city or county?
Your GIS site displays my address incorrectly. What should I do?
Can I purchase city maps from AGIS?
How do I look up an address to find zoning and other information?

Building Safety & Permits FAQs (Construction Permits)

Go to: (Construction) Building Safety & Permits FAQs

Do I need a permit for my project?
How long does the permit process take?
Is there a way to submit a plan or permit request online?
How much does a permit/plan review cost?
What is FasTrax and how much does it cost?
Can I track the status of my plans and view comments online?
What happens if I build without a permit?
How can I find out if a certain address has a permit for construction?
I believe a contractor is building without a permit or not building to code. What should I do?
Which codes are being used by the City of Albuquerque?
Does the City have plans for my house on file?
I have an inspection question. Who can help me?
I need to schedule an inspection. What do I do?
How do I obtain a Contractor's License?
How do I search for permits and applications from the Building Safety Division?
How do I get a copy of a specific document housed within the Building Safety Division?
I'm getting an error message when I try to pay online for my application/permit. What do I do?
My credit card payment failed online. What did I do wrong?

Business Registration FAQs (Part of Zoning & Code Enforcement)

Go to: Zoning & Code Enforcement Business Registration FAQs

How do I complete a business registration, renewal or other update?
How do I officially close my business with your Business Registration Section?
Will I have to pay late fees or penalties if my business registration is late because of the new online system?
Can I go into the Planning Department office to complete my business registration or must I do it online?
Can I download the paper application and bring it into your office to complete?
I don't have access to a computer. Can I visit the Planning Department to use a computer to complete my business registration?
What number do I need to enter online to complete my business registration or renewal?
I tried to register my business or complete my business registration renewal online and received an error message. What do I do?
I need to get the secret code to complete my business registration or renewal online. How do I do that?
I forgot the email I used to originally login and set up the online system for my business. What do I do? I want to change the email login used for the online system. How do I do that?
I'm still having issues completing my business registration online. What should I do?
How do I search for an existing business registration?
I'm getting an error message when I try to pay online for my application/permit. What do I do?
My credit card payment failed online. What did I do wrong?

Cannabis Retail Locations in Albuquerque

Go to: Cannabis Retail Locations FAQs

What types of cannabis establishments may be located in the City?
What types of licenses, approvals, permits and registrations are required?
What kinds of cannabis establishments do not require a Cannabis Retail Location Approval?
What are the separation requirements and zoning restrictions for cannabis retail establishments?
Can I locate a cannabis retail establishment in Old Town?
How do I know whether my proposed location is within 600 feet of another cannabis retail location?
How many potential retail cannabis locations are available within the City of Albuquerque?
How will the City prioritize the requests for cannabis retail locations?
Why is the City using a first come first serve process for reviewing completed applications for cannabis retail locations?
How do I submit an application for a Cannabis Retail Location Approval?
Can two or more State-licensed cannabis retail businesses conduct business at the same location?
Prior to the City now accepting applications for Cannabis Retail Location Approvals, how many proposed cannabis retail locations received Cannabis Retail Location Approvals from the City?
What questions must I answer in the application?
In addition to answering all the questions, what documents must I submit to complete a valid application for a Cannabis Retail Location Permit Approval?
Do I need to have a lease or deed in order to apply?
When will my cannabis retail site be “locked in” for separation purposes?
What happens if my location is denied via the first come first serve Cannabis Retail Location Approval process because it is too close to another Cannabis Retail Location?
How can I verify that the location I am considering for my cannabis business is zoned for the cannabis use(s) I am interested in pursuing?
Where can I find the City ordinances and regulations that apply to cannabis establishments?
Am I required to submit an odor control plan?

City Real Estate Sales & Services (Real Property)

Go to: City Real Estate Sales & Services (Real Property) FAQs

Where do I pay my property taxes?
How do I find out who owns a property?
What is surplus property?
I need to record or need copies of a recorded document. What do I do?
How do I buy property from the City?
I want to lease City property or I want the City to lease my property. What do I do?
How do I get a copy of a document housed within the Real Property Division?

Code Enforcement FAQs (Zoning)

Go to: Code Enforcement Zoning FAQs

How do I report a zoning, litter or weed ordinance violation?
How do I find out how a particular property is zoned?
What does a particular zone designation mean?
What businesses are allowed in single-family residential neighborhoods (R-1 Zones)?
Is there a limit to how many garage sales my neighbor can hold?
Can an RV be parked on private property in an R-1 zone?
Can a group home be located in an R-1 zone?
Do I need a zoning permit to raise the wall around my yard to 6ft?
How do I know if a weed violates the Weed & Anti-Litter Ordinance?
Where can I learn more about nuisance weed removal and how Code Enforcement works to correct issues with weeds?
I live in a poorly maintained apartment. What can I do?
Can the City put a lien on my property?
Does the Code Enforcement Division have regulations that cover billboards?
Can the Code Enforcement Division regulate the content of billboard ads?
How long is a dumpster permitted to sit in a driveway or on private property?
Can a "Chicken Business" be run out of a residential home?
A neighbor is running a general contractor business or other type of business out of their home. Do they need to have a permit to do this?
Are goats allowed in residential areas and zones?
Where can I learn more about nuisance weed removal?
Does Code Enforcement handle graffiti calls for service?
Which Ordinances or Codes does the Code Enforcement Division enforce?
Can the Code Enforcement Division do anything about cars, RV's or boats parked in the street for an extended length of time?
Where can I learn more about Safe City Strike Force?
How do I get a lien payoff amount for a Code Enforcement lien placed on my property? How do I pay the lien off to release it?
How do I find out if a property has any open violations from Code Enforcement?
How do I get a copy of open violations on a specific property?
How do I get a copy of a lien placed on a property?
How do I get a copy of all Code Enforcement actions placed upon a property?
How do I get a copy of a specific document housed within the Code Enforcement Division?
I'm getting an error message when I try to pay online for my application/permit. What do I do?
My credit card payment failed online. What did I do wrong?

Development Review Services FAQs (Development Review Board, etc.)

Go to: Development Review Services FAQs

What process do I follow for a zone change, site plan approval, landscaping plan, conditional use, etc?
What are your fees for various services?
Who can help walk me through the City of Albuquerque's procedures for land development?
How do I get a copy of a document housed within the Development Review Services Division?
How do I look up flood zone information for a particular address?
Do I need a Flood Plain permit?

Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency FAQs

Go to: Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency FAQs

Where can I locate information about open RFPs with the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency?
Where can I locate information about current Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas within the city?

Urban Design & Development FAQs (Current & Long-Range Planning)

Go to: Urban Design & Development FAQs

What process do I follow for a zone change, site plan approval, or conditional use approval?
What is the Bike Locker Program that's mentioned in the Bikeways &Trails Facility Plan?
How do I apply for a special exception to the Integrated Development Ordinance?
What are the fees for submissions to Boards and Commissions?
Who can walk me through the City of Albuquerque's procedures for land development?
Is there an official tree list that I can use to know what I can and can't plant on my private property? Or a list of trees that shows me what is recommended and follows City code?
How do I get a copy of a document housed within the Urban Design and Development Division?
What happened to my sector development plan?