How much does a mechanical/HVAC permit cost in unincorporated Bernalillo County?

Per Resolution 25-2009 (Table 3-C): a $23.50 administrative charge applies to all mechanical permit applications, plus per-appliance fees (e.g., $7.00 for a standard appliance including ducts/venting, $8.00 for repair/alteration of a heating appliance).

Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Unincorporated Bernalillo County, New Mexico

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Required for furnace/AC installation or replacement, gas appliance work, and ventilation systems in unincorporated Bernalillo County. Governed by the Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) as adopted through Bernalillo County Building Ordinance 2024-8. Professional applications go through Accela Citizen Access.

Verified 2026-07-02 · Source

From$23.50Administrative Charge (all mechanical permit applications) — see all 8 fees below

When you need this permit

Furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump installation or replacement
Installation or relocation of boilers, absorption systems, or condensing units
Ductwork, ventilation systems, and exhaust hood installations
Valid State of New Mexico mechanical contractor license and current Bernalillo County Business License for contractor-pulled permits; homeowners may not self-perform gas appliance installation under the plumbing homeowner permit

Required documents

Required
Accela Citizen Access Application
Professional mechanical permit applications are submitted online via Accela Citizen Access — PDF forms are no longer available
Optional
Manual J / Manual D Calculations
HVAC equipment sizing and duct sizing calculations, required as part of the Residential Building Packet for new construction with a furnace

Fee schedule

Fee type	Amount	Notes
Administrative Charge (all mechanical permit applications)	$23.50 each	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Item 1 (exception: permits written for rejection of work)
Each Appliance (incl. ducts/venting; excludes boilers, refrigeration, AC, absorption units)	$7.00	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Item 6
Repair/Alteration/Addition to Heating Appliance, Refrigeration Unit, Boiler, Cooling System	$8.00	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Item 7
Boiler/Absorption System Installation (up to 36,000 BTU output)	$11.00	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Item 8 (higher BTU tiers: $20.00, $27.00, $40.00, $67.00 per Items 9–12)
Air Handling Unit (incl. attached ducts)	$7.00	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Item 13
Evaporative Cooler (other than portable)	$7.00	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Item 14
Ventilation Fan (single duct)	$7.00	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Item 15
Re-inspection Fee	$47.00 per hour	Resolution 25-2009, Table 3-C, Other Inspections and Fees, Item 2

Review timeline

~3–10 business days

Typical estimate — confirm current times with the Unincorporated Bernalillo County building department

Inspection process

1
Rough-In
Ductwork and gas piping installed, before walls closed
2
Final
Equipment operational, combustion air verified, gas pressure tested. Inspection Phone: (505) 314-0351.

Tips

Homeowners CANNOT self-perform gas heating/cooling appliance installation (furnaces, boilers, air conditioners) — this is explicitly excluded from the plumbing homeowner test scope per the county's Homeowner Projects & Permits page.
No trade permits for new construction can be issued without an open building permit on the property; no refunds are issued for Accela application errors.
Verify your property is within unincorporated Bernalillo County (not the City of Albuquerque) before applying via Accela.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical/HVAC permit cost in unincorporated Bernalillo County?: Per Resolution 25-2009 (Table 3-C): a $23.50 administrative charge applies to all mechanical permit applications, plus per-appliance fees (e.g., $7.00 for a standard appliance including ducts/venting, $8.00 for repair/alteration of a heating appliance).

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 Unincorporated Bernalillo County building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

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