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Fence & Wall Permit in Bernalillo, New Mexico

Required for fences and walls within Town limits. Structures 6 feet or less in height are issued directly by the Town at a percentage-of-valuation fee; structures over 6 feet require a full CID Building Permit instead.

Verified 2026-07-18 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Fence or wall construction within Town limits
  • For 6 feet or less in height: Town-issued Fence & Wall Permit
  • For over 6 feet in height: full CID Building Permit required instead (see Residential/Commercial Building Permit)
  • Attached drawing identifying all property lines, adjacent streets, existing structures, and the location, materials, height, and dimensions of the proposed wall or fence
  • Work must be completed within six months of permit issuance or the permit becomes null and void

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Fee schedule

Zoning ReviewFence & Wall Permit Application with Site Plan, Town of Bernalillo (updated 2024).
$75.00 commercial / $25.00 residential
Wall/Fence Permit (6 feet or less)Fence & Wall Permit Application with Site Plan, Town of Bernalillo (updated 2024); matches the Town's Fee Schedule (updated 7/8/24).
4.35% of construction valuation

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Final Inspection

    Verifies fence/wall height, setback compliance, and construction against the approved application.

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

Tips

  • A property in the Mainstreet Overlay District (Historic Overlay Zone) must refer to that district's separate design guidelines — the Fence & Wall Permit application itself asks whether the property is in the Historic Overlay Zone.
  • If the proposed fence or wall exceeds 6 feet in height, this permit does not apply — a full CID Building Permit is required instead.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Fences and walls 6 feet or less in height require a Town-issued Fence & Wall Permit, priced at 4.35% of construction valuation plus a $25 (residential) or $75 (commercial) zoning review fee. Fences or walls over 6 feet require a full CID Building Permit instead. Source: Town of Bernalillo Fence & Wall Permit Application and Fee Schedule.

In Bernalillo, the published Zoning Review is: $75.00 commercial / $25.00 residential. Additional published fees: Wall/Fence Permit (6 feet or less) — 4.35% of construction valuation. These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Bernalillo does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning Department at (505) 771-7118 (Planning and Zoning); (505) 867-3311 (Town Hall general information); fax (505) 867-0481 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Fence & Wall Permit Application with Site Plan. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Bernalillo requires 1 inspection(s) for a fence & wall permit, in order: Final Inspection. Schedule each through Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning Department ((505) 771-7118 (Planning and Zoning); (505) 867-3311 (Town Hall general information); fax (505) 867-0481).

Apply through Town of Bernalillo Planning and Zoning Department at 829 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM 87004 (mail: P.O. Box 638, Bernalillo, NM 87004). Phone: (505) 771-7118 (Planning and Zoning); (505) 867-3311 (Town Hall general information); fax (505) 867-0481, email: pzdept@tobnm.gov. Office hours: Not separately published by the Planning and Zoning Department as of 2026-07-18; the department directs applicants to submit electronically to pzdept@tobnm.gov. General Town Hall information line: (505) 867-3311.. Official information: https://www.tobnm.gov/departments/planning_zoning/index.php.

Bernalillo, New Mexico has adopted: The Town of Bernalillo does not self-administer building permits — the State of New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) issues building permits, trade permits, and all inspections on behalf of the Town, per the Town's own Planning and Zoning page: 'CID issues building permits, trades permits and all inspections on behalf of the Town.' The codes below are the codes CID currently enforces, as published in the 'Building Permit Guide for Commercial Construction' (rev. 5/23/2023) and 'Building Permit Guide for Residential Construction' (rev. 5/23/2023) — both bundled inside the Town's own linked CID application PDFs.; 2021 New Mexico Commercial & Residential Building Code (based on the 2021 IBC / 2021 IRC); 2021 New Mexico Existing Building Code; 2012 New Mexico Uniform Solar Energy Code (IAPMO); 2018 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code; ICC/ANSI A117.1 Accessibility — the CID Commercial guide cites the 2009 edition; the CID Residential guide cites the 2017 edition. Both editions appear verbatim in CID's own bundled documents as of 2026-07-18 — flagged here as published rather than reconciled.; 2021 New Mexico Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) / 2021 New Mexico Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO); 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (IAPMO); 2020 New Mexico Electrical Code (based on the 2020 National Electrical Code); 2012 National Electrical Safety Code; 2021 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code; 2021 New Mexico Historic Earthen Building Code; Liquefied Petroleum Gas Standards: 2020 NFPA 58, 2021 NFPA 54, 2021 NFPA 52, 2021 NFPA 1192 (Residential guide additionally cites 2012 NFPA 57); Town of Bernalillo Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Ordinance No. 247), enforced locally by the Town's Floodplain Manager independent of CID. Local amendments apply — see the Bernalillo overview page for the full list.

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-18.

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

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