Neighborhood FAQs

Question: Is there a limit to how many garage sales my neighbor can hold?
Answer: Each home in an R-1 area may have a garage sale or yard sale ONCE every twelve months. The sale may not exceed three (3) days in length and only normally accumulated household goods may be sold. Only one (1) non-illuminated sign, not more than six (6) square feet in area, may be located on the premises where the sale is being held during the period of the sale. No off-site premise signs may be locate din the public right-of-way medians or on utility poles. Questions? Contact the Albuquerque Zoning and Residential Code Enforcement at 505-924-3850.

Question: When is a building permit necessary for a remodeling or building project in our neighborhood?
Answer: Most fix-up or remodeling projects require a building permit as do fences. Some of the most obvious projects are visible from the street, e.g., carports, walls, fences, garage conversions, etc. The only way to be sure whether a building permit is needed is to call the Residential Building Permit Section at 505-924-3955 with a description of the project. (If a building permit has been obtained, it should be posted so that it is clearly visible from the front of the house). If you are trying to determine whether a permit has been obtained for a project in the neighborhood, call the Residential Building Permit Section with the address where the work is taking place. They can tell you if a permit has been issued and the scope of work covered by the permit issued.