Administrative overview · FIPS 35001
Bernalillo County permit authority
The first compliance decision is jurisdictional: identify the office with statutory authority over your parcel, then use its filing and inspection sequence to keep the project moving.
Jurisdictional status
County
This county profile is the primary starting point for unincorporated-area permitting.
Responsible agency
Bernalillo County Planning & Development Services
For a project in or near Bernalillo County, this office is the identified point of contact for permit intake, statutory code enforcement, plan review coordination, and inspection release conditions. Confirm the parcel’s boundary and project type before relying on the county lane.
Direct contact
505-314-0350
Call before mobilizing if the project has a boundary, occupancy, fire, septic, or utility question.
Permit counter
415 Silver Avenue SW, 2nd Floor, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Operating hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for Planning & Development Services.
Review expectation
N/A; county review time varies by completeness and project type.
Compliance workbench
Choose the next project decision.
Apply online
Open the verified digital gateway, application form, and review timeline.
Open guide →Fees & penalties
Understand fee schedules, enforcement exposure, and stop-work liabilities.
Open guide →Codes & exemptions
Read the code framework, minor-work exemptions, and inspection lane.
Open guide →Agency website
Visit the primary public source for current notices and contact changes.
Open guide →Source trail
Official sources for this profile
Use these direct agency or licensing links to confirm current instructions before you file, pay, or schedule work. External pages control if their information differs from this directory.
Project questions
Frequently asked questions for Bernalillo County
Who handles permitting for this jurisdiction?
Bernalillo County Planning & Development Services is the identified county-level authority for this profile. Confirm that the property is in its service area before filing.
How should I begin an application?
Begin with the online permit gateway listed in the application guide. If the portal does not recognize the address or project type, contact 505-314-0350.
How long might review take?
N/A; county review time varies by completeness and project type.
How are inspections scheduled?
The permit holder authorizes Bernalillo County staff to conduct required inspections. Contact Planning & Development Services at 505-314-0350 for inspection scheduling and status.
Which codes and exemptions should I review?
Bernalillo County building regulations plus the current New Mexico state baseline: 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code, 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code, 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code, 2021 New Mexico residential and commercial energy codes, and 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code, with local amendments and ordinances where applicable. The county residential packet covers new construction, additions, modular work, alterations/repairs, demolition, tall walls/signs, solar arrays, and swimming pools; minor-work exemptions are project-specific and must be confirmed with Bernalillo County Planning & Development Services.