Cleaner, Safer, and Getting Up to Code

ALBUQUERQUE- Since the beginning of the year the Planning Department’s Code Enforcement Division has helped bring 11,198 properties into compliance with city ordinances and issued 14,464 Violation Notices for things like overgrown weeds and litter.  Additionally, 202 previously substandard homes have been rehabilitated and 31 unsafe structures have been demolished, the majority of which are performed by the property owner after Code Enforcement intervention.

"Buildings that have become dilapidated may be considered dangerous and can often threaten the health and safety of the surrounding neighborhoods,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “The Code Enforcement team has made huge strides this past year in identifying and removing these unsafe properties, as well as enforcing city ordinances to help keep our community clean and safe.”

The Code Enforcement Division responds to community complaints received through 311 and conducts inspections of properties throughout the city to determine compliance with code requirements. Code compliance is achieved through a combination of education, resource and assistance referral, and enforcement.

“Every property we bring into compliance represents a step toward a safer and stronger community,” said Planning Department Deputy Director Jeremy Keiser. “By addressing dangerous conditions and encouraging positive changes, we’re building a foundation for long-term neighborhood stability and quality of life”

Code Enforcement also manages the Problematic Properties Program, which targets properties that pose a public nuisance. These properties can include abandoned or substandard homes that continue to drain city resources, unsafe buildings in need of demolition, or properties that are hotspots for criminal activity.

To report violations call 311. Please make sure to provide a detailed description and location.