Bernalillo County

Home permits and project costs in Albuquerque, NM

High-desert sun and low humidity favor evaporative cooling and flat-roof coatings that behave very differently from humid-climate systems.

Verified August 2026

Local cost index

-7%

vs national average

Permit fee index

-4%

vs national baseline

Population

560,274

Homeownership

60%

Do you need a permit in Albuquerque?

For most structural work, yes

Albuquerque enforces new mexico residential building code, based on the irc through Bernalillo County. Roofing, electrical, plumbing, structural, pools and most exterior additions require a permit and inspection. Cosmetic work — paint, flooring, cabinet swaps — generally does not.

Project costs in Albuquerque

National baselines adjusted by the local labor and materials index.

Project	Typical cost	Permit	Deep pages
Roof Replacement	$9,000 – $30,300	required	Cost·Permit
AC Replacement	$4,900 – $14,600	required	Cost·Permit
Fence Installation	$2,300 – $10,300	usually required	Cost·Permit
Water Heater Replacement	$1,100 – $5,100	required	Cost·Permit
Pool Installation	$35,700 – $108,100	required	Cost·Permit
Window Replacement	$7,100 – $32,300	required	Cost·Permit
Electrical Panel Replacement	$1,800 – $6,400	required	Cost·Permit
Generator Installation	$6,100 – $20,600	required	Cost·Permit
Solar Panel Installation	$14,300 – $45,700	required	Cost·Permit
Kitchen Remodel	$16,900 – $86,600	conditional	Cost·Permit
Bathroom Remodel	$8,400 – $39,400	conditional	Cost·Permit
Driveway Replacement	$3,900 – $17,800	usually required	Cost·Permit
Paver Patio & Walkway	$3,300 – $14,900	conditional	Cost·Permit
Deck Construction	$5,200 – $26,300	required	Cost·Permit
Shed Installation	$1,700 – $11,200	conditional	Cost·Permit
Whole-House Repipe	$4,200 – $14,900	required	Cost·Permit
EV Charger Installation	$700 – $3,900	required	Cost·Permit
Hurricane Shutter Installation	$3,000 – $17,000	required	Cost·Permit
Pool Enclosure / Screen Cage	$8,500 – $39,500	required	Cost·Permit
Septic System Replacement	$7,100 – $26,400	required	Cost·Permit
Impact Window Installation	$8,600 – $40,100	required	Cost·Permit
Exterior Door Replacement	$800 – $6,100	usually required	Cost·Permit
Garage Door Replacement	$1,300 – $7,100	required	Cost·Permit
Siding Installation	$7,500 – $35,700	usually required	Cost·Permit
Stucco Repair	$800 – $15,000	conditional	Cost·Permit
Soffit & Fascia Replacement	$1,700 – $10,300	conditional	Cost·Permit
Gutter Installation	$800 – $6,100	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Roof Repair	$400 – $4,500	conditional	Cost·Permit
Flat Roof Replacement	$5,700 – $26,400	required	Cost·Permit
Attic Insulation	$1,100 – $7,100	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Ductwork Replacement	$2,400 – $11,300	required	Cost·Permit
Mini Split Installation	$2,300 – $11,800	required	Cost·Permit
Flooring Installation	$2,300 – $18,700	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Tile Installation	$1,700 – $14,900	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Interior Painting	$1,400 – $8,700	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Exterior Painting	$2,600 – $13,800	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Drywall Repair	$300 – $4,100	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing	$4,200 – $18,600	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Countertop Replacement	$2,100 – $11,300	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Tub to Shower Conversion	$3,300 – $14,900	usually required	Cost·Permit
Sod Installation	$800 – $6,600	rarely required	Cost·Permit
Irrigation System Installation	$2,100 – $9,300	conditional	Cost·Permit
Tree Removal	$400 – $5,100	conditional	Cost·Permit
Outdoor Kitchen	$5,600 – $42,100	usually required	Cost·Permit
Seawall Repair	$7,500 – $89,400	required	Cost·Permit
Dock Construction	$8,500 – $80,000	required	Cost·Permit
Well Installation	$5,200 – $23,500	required	Cost·Permit
Mold Remediation	$1,400 – $13,900	conditional	Cost·Permit
Water Softener Installation	$1,100 – $6,100	usually required	Cost·Permit
Home Addition	$42,500 – $264,300	required	Cost·Permit

Albuquerque permitting basics

Jurisdiction	Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
Building department	Official site
Permit portal	Apply online
Owner-builder permits	Owner-builder permits allowed on owner-occupied property
Contractor verification	Verify any license with New Mexico Construction Industries Division before signing

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.