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Demolition Permit in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Required for demolition of a building or structure in Albuquerque, including homeowner-occupied demolitions performed by the owner. Fee is based on the floor area being demolished.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Demolition of any building or structure requires a permit under the Uniform Administrative Code
  • Permit issued only to a homeowner (for their own owner-occupied home) or a New Mexico-licensed contractor Owner-builderContractor
  • No more than one Homeowner's permit (including demolition) shall be issued to the same property owner within a 12-month period

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Fee schedule

Demolition Permit Fee — up to and including 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area (all floors and basements)2024 City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code, Table 112-A, Other Inspections and Fees item 8 (rendered directly from the PDF page to confirm — a prior version of this record cited $100.00, which is actually item 9's unrelated Temporary Certificate of Occupancy fee on the same table; the raw PDF text extraction shifts values by one row, a known trap with this document)
$47.00
Demolition Permit Fee — each additional 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereofUAC Table 112-A, Other Inspections and Fees item 8
$10.00

Review timeline

Plan reviewTypical estimate — confirm current times with the Albuquerque building department
~13–13 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Demolition Final Inspection

    Made after the building is demolished, all materials removed from the site, and the vacant lot filled to existing grade and leveled

See the full Albuquerque inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Demolition fee is based on floor area: $47 for up to 1,500 sq ft (including all floors and basements), plus $10 for each additional 500 sq ft or fraction thereof.
  • Homeowners demolishing their own owner-occupied home must complete the Homeowners' Responsibilities affidavit and are limited to one homeowner permit per 12-month period. Owner-builder

Frequently asked questions

Albuquerque requires a demolition permit for: Demolition of any building or structure requires a permit under the Uniform Administrative Code; Permit issued only to a homeowner (for their own owner-occupied home) or a New Mexico-licensed contractor; No more than one Homeowner's permit (including demolition) shall be issued to the same property owner within a 12-month period. If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Albuquerque Planning Department — Building Safety Division at (505) 924-3320 before starting work.

The demolition permit fee is $47.00 for wrecking/demolition up to and including 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area (including all floors and basements), plus $10.00 for each additional 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof, per UAC Table 112-A.

Plan review for a demolition permit in Albuquerque typically runs 13–13 business days. This is an estimate, not a published figure — confirm current review times with City of Albuquerque Planning Department — Building Safety Division at (505) 924-3320.

You'll need: Demolition Permit Application. Depending on your project, Albuquerque may also ask for: Homeowners' Responsibilities for Obtaining a Residential Permit (affidavit). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Albuquerque requires 1 inspection(s) for a demolition permit, in order: Demolition Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Albuquerque Planning Department — Building Safety Division ((505) 924-3320).

Apply through City of Albuquerque Planning Department — Building Safety Division at Plaza Del Sol Building, 600 2nd St. NW, Suite 190, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Phone: (505) 924-3320. Office hours: Building Permits & Plan Review: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday. Building/Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical Inspections & Trade Permits: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday. The Building Safety permit counter is closed every Friday from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.. Official information: https://www.cabq.gov/planning/building-safety-division.

Albuquerque, New Mexico has adopted: 2021 New Mexico Commercial Building Code — adopted statewide by the NM Construction Industries Commission (NMAC Title 14), effective in Albuquerque December 14, 2023; 2021 New Mexico Residential Building Code — adopted statewide by the NM Construction Industries Commission (NMAC Title 14), effective in Albuquerque December 14, 2023; 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code — effective in Albuquerque December 14, 2023; 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code — effective in Albuquerque September 28, 2023; 2021 New Mexico Mechanical Code, including Appendixes A, B, C, and D; 2021 New Mexico Plumbing Code, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, I, K, and L; 2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; 2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code; 2021 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code (includes EV-charging-readiness requirements adopted by the Construction Industries Commission, required on new construction starting July 30, 2024); 2021 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code (includes EV-charging-infrastructure parking requirements, required on new construction starting July 30, 2024); 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code; 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings Code; New Mexico Boiler Code; 2023 Uniform Administrative Code of the City of Albuquerque (ROA 1994, Chapter 14, Article 1) — the City's local administrative amendment governing permitting, fees, and inspections; effective February 2, 2024; a 2024 edition (Exhibit A) is the current administrative chapter on file with Building Safety; City of Albuquerque Ordinance O-2022-024 (Council Bill O-22-23) — adopted the Uniform Administrative Code and technical codes, repealing the prior Chapter 14, Article 1, ROA 1994. Local amendments apply — see the Albuquerque overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-02.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Albuquerque building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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