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FILE 35001 · COUNTY OF BERNALILLOSEAT · ALBUQUERQUEPOPULATION · 675KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Bernalillo.

Bernalillo County in New Mexico. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Albuquerque
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Bernalillo County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatAlbuquerque
Population (est.)675K
FIPS35001
Building departmentBernalillo County Building and Zoning Department
Permit portalBernalillo County Online Permitting Portal
Fire marshalBernalillo County Fire Marshal's Office
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County of
Bernalillo
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 35001
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2015 International Building Code and 2015 International Residential Code with New Mexico state amendments.

The City of Albuquerque operates its own independent building and permitting department for properties within city limits. Bernalillo County Building and Zoning handles permits for unincorporated areas of the county. Projects in unincorporated areas may be subject to additional review for floodplains and specific zoning overlays defined in the Bernalillo County Zoning Ordinance.

The county enforces strict requirements for development within the Volcano Heights and Volcano Canyon Sector Development Plan areas, which include specific architectural and design standards.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · Bernalillo County Building and Zoning DepartmentLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors must hold a valid New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID) license, but no additional local county-specific registration is required.

Building

Bernalillo County Building and Zoning Department

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Bernalillo County Online Permitting Portal

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Bernalillo County Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
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Article III · County Overlay

What Bernalillo County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
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Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
Bernalillo County Building and Zoning Department
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Contractor bond/license bond rules apply by classification
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of valid New Mexico state licensure, general liability insurance, and workers' compensation coverage as required by the state.
Verify
Varies
Bernalillo County Building and Zoning Department
Source · Bernalillo County Building and Zoning DepartmentVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN BERNALILLO COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Bernalillo County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

AlbuquerqueBernalillo County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN BERNALILLO COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Bernalillo County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
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Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/new-mexico
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

Bernalillo County Building and Zoning Department

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Bernalillo County Online Permitting Portal
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Bernalillo County Planning and Development Services

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Bernalillo County Fire Marshal's Office

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Bernalillo County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division. Bernalillo County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department - Construction Industries Division
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (Bernalillo County Building and Zoning Department). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · Bernalillo County Building and Zoning Department
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Bernalillo County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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