Code Enforcement

What We Do

Code Enforcement provides a positive constituent experience by being responsive to the community’s land use concerns through timely and thorough interaction to achieve compliance.

Related links:

• Cannabis Cultivation/Manufacturing Application
• Cannabis Odor Control Requirements
• Cannabis Retail Location Information and Application
• Safe Outdoor Space Information and Application
• Integrated Development Ordinance
• Uniform Housing Code
• Weed & Anti-Litter Ordinance
• Problematic Properties Program (A list of the top 15 most problematic properties in the city; the eyesores which are public nuisances for neighborhoods and communities) 
• Successfully Resolved Problem Properties  (A list of problematic properties that have been successfully resolved)

How We Serve You

Code Enforcement conducts inspections of properties throughout the city to determine compliance with code requirements and, when necessary, notifies owners of observed ordinance violations and methods by which to correct those violations. Code compliance is achieved through a combination of education, resource and assistance referral and enforcement. The Division also performs plan review functions for building permit applications and answers questions concerning zoning and land-use matters.

Find details on property ownership, zoning, school districts and more: Use the Address Report

• Homeowner’s How-To Guide
• Renter's Guide to the Albuquerque Housing Code
• Nuisance Weed Removal Enforcement
• Report a weed violation
• Report a zoning violation 
• Request an official Zonal Certification Letter
• Request an Application for Vacant Building Registration
• Request an official Zoning Verification Statement

Codes & Ordinances

Below you'll find the ordinances and codes used by the Code Enforcement division, inspectors and planners.

• City of Albuquerque Code of Ordinances (American Legal link)
• Integrated Development Ordinance (Viewable/Downloadable PDF and Individual Section PDFs)
• Numbering of City Buildings Ordinance
• Uniform Housing Code
• Vacant Building Maintenance Code
• Weeds, Litter and Snow Ordinance

Sign Regulations

Trying to secure a sign permit? Looking for clarification on where you can place a sign? Need specs on sign sizes and types allowed within Albuquerque? The Code Enforcement division can assist.

Read through the Sign Regulations below for answers to all your questions.

Learn more about Sign Regulations