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Do I need a permit for a fence in Albuquerque, NM?

Short answer: It depends on the details for a fence in Albuquerque, NM (for example: Up to 6 ft: zoning permit).

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Fences and walls 6 ft or less need no building permit but do need a permit from the Zoning Counter. Taller ones need a building 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

“Exterior fences and freestanding masonry walls not over six feet high above grade on the lowest side;”

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

“Walls and fences over six (6) feet high. Note: Walls and fences under six (6) feet require a permit from the Zoning Counter.”

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

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