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Below find answers to your Building Safety questions.

City Council Budget Meetings - No "Community Conversation" for May 7, 2026

Due to the Albuquerque City Council Budget meetings, Councilor Roger's monthly conversation for May is preempted.

Link to the Get Certified ABQ website.

The resources below allow you to download forms, estimate permit fees, pull reports and search for permits.

Building inspections are required during the construction process, and after permits are issued to ensure compliance with approved plans and ordinances.

The Building Safety Division of the Planning Department for the City of Albuquerque is comprised of six different sections. Each section plays a vital role in making sure the new buildings, alterations, and additions of the City comply with the 2024 Uniform Administrative Code.

Learn more about Historic Protection Overlay zones in Albuquerque.

Learn more about the phasing out of the Development Review Board.

Report a residential missed trash pick-up via the form below or call 311.

The Planning Department compiles information for appeals of land use decisions that are heard by the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO), who makes a recommendation to City Council. Ultimately, appeals are decided by the City Council. These are appeals filed in 2022.

The Planning Department compiles information for appeals of land use decisions that are heard by the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO), who makes a recommendation to City Council. Ultimately, appeals are decided by the City Council. These are appeals filed in 2021.

The Planning Department compiles information for appeals of land use decisions that are heard by the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO), who makes a recommendation to City Council. Ultimately, appeals are decided by the City Council. These are appeals filed in 2020.

The Planning Department compiles information for appeals of land use decisions that are heard by the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO), who makes a recommendation to City Council. Ultimately, appeals are decided by the City Council. These are appeals filed in 2023.

Learn how to file your appeal of a decision related to the City's Integrated Development Ordinance.

Land use decisions that are appealed go through the Land Use Hearing Officer for recommendation and then to City Council for a final decision.

These online maps are resources for regulations in the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) affecting particular geographies in the City of Albuquerque.

Maps available for online use or download from AGIS.

The Planning Department maintains these thematic interactive maps.

This page contains the City’s free casita construction plans and permitting information.

Learn the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Accessory Dwelling Units, which are small houses (i.e. “casitas”) added to properties that already have a main house.