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Re-Roof Permit in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Required for re-roofing work on residential and commercial structures in Albuquerque. A general (building) permit is required for re-roofing. Residential re-roofing without truss repairs is eligible for same-day Express Permitting; drone-photo inspection is available.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Re-roofing requires a general (building) permit
  • Residential re-roof without any truss repairs qualifies for the Express Permitting System (same-day issuance)
  • Permit issued only to a homeowner (owner-occupied) or a New Mexico-licensed contractor Owner-builderContractor
  • No more than one Homeowner's Building or Reroof Permit may be issued to the same property owner within a 12-month period

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Fee schedule

Re-Roof Permit — Residential (R-3 occupancies only)2024 City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code, Table 112-G
$30.00 administrative fee plus $40.00 inspection fee = $70.00 total
Re-Roof Permit — Commercial (Apartments R-1, R-2, R-4 and all other occupancies), by valuation2024 City of Albuquerque Uniform Administrative Code, Table 112-G
$501–$5,000: $50 admin + $50 inspection = $100 total; $5,001–$10,000: $50 + $70 = $120; $10,001–$20,000: $50 + $110 = $160; $20,001–$30,000: $50 + $190 = $240; $30,001–$40,000: $50 + $270 = $320; $40,001–$50,000: $50 + $350 = $400; over $50,000: $50 + $430 = $480

Review timeline

Plan reviewAlbuquerque’s published plan-review target
0–0 business days

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Re-Roof Inspection

    Made after installation is complete; a certified Building Inspector may review photos captured by a UAS drone operator, with a follow-up on-site inspection if necessary

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

Tips

  • Residential re-roofs without truss repairs qualify for the Express Permitting System — permit can be issued the same day you apply.
  • Re-roof final inspections may be completed via drone photography reviewed by a certified inspector, with an on-site follow-up only if necessary.
  • Only one Homeowner's Building or Reroof Permit is allowed per property owner in any 12-month period.

Frequently asked questions

Albuquerque requires a re-roof permit for: Re-roofing requires a general (building) permit; Residential re-roof without any truss repairs qualifies for the Express Permitting System (same-day issuance); Permit issued only to a homeowner (owner-occupied) or a New Mexico-licensed contractor; No more than one Homeowner's Building or Reroof Permit may 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.

In Albuquerque, the published Re-Roof Permit — Residential (R-3 occupancies only) is: $30.00 administrative fee plus $40.00 inspection fee = $70.00 total. Additional published fees: Re-Roof Permit — Commercial (Apartments R-1, R-2, R-4 and all other occupancies), by valuation — $501–$5,000: $50 admin + $50 inspection = $100 total; $5,001–$10,000: $50 + $70 = $120; $10,001–$20,000: $50 + $110 = $160; $20,001–$30,000: $50 + $190 = $240; $30,001–$40,000: $50 + $270 = $320; $40,001–$50,000: $50 + $350 = $400; over $50,000: $50 + $430 = $480. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Albuquerque's published plan-review target for a re-roof permit is 0–0 business days.

You'll need: Building Permit Application (Re-Roof). 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 re-roof permit, in order: Re-Roof 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.

Residential re-roofing without any truss repairs qualifies for the City's Express Permitting System, which issues the permit the same day you apply. All required inspections still apply and are scheduled through the ABQ-PLAN dashboard.

Sources & verification

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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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