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Do I need a permit for an interior or bathroom remodel in Albuquerque, NM?

Short answer: It depends on the details for an interior or bathroom remodel in Albuquerque, NM (for example: Finish work only: no permit).

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Tiling, cabinets and counters need no building permit. Installing or altering bathroom piping needs a plumbing permit.

What changes the answer

Cost

Fee not extracted; see Building Safety fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://www.cabq.gov/planning/building-safety-division/permits

Where to apply

City of Albuquerque Building Safety Division (ABC-PIP online / Express Permitting)

Permitting authority: City of Albuquerque Planning Department, Building Safety Division. Based on the City's 2020 Uniform Administrative Code and Building Safety permit pages. Walls and fences also need zoning approval. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

“Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work;”

Source: https://documents.cabq.gov/planning/BuildingSafety/2020%20UAC.pdf

“Installation or alteration of bathroom or kitchen piping”

Source: https://www.cabq.gov/planning/building-safety-division/permits

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