Building Permits in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Access 102,209 building permits issued in Albuquerque, New Mexico through a single REST API. Refreshed daily from the official Albuquerque open data portal and normalized into a consistent schema.

102,209
Total permits
3,024
Last 12 months
1
Last 30 days
vs same period prior year
May 18, 2026
Latest permit

Permits by category (last 12 months)

Most common permit types issued in the last year.

Mechanical
888
Plumbing
831
Electrical
786
Solar
228
Interior remodel
43
Roofing
39
New construction
36
Addition
13
Demolition
12
Signage
3

Most recent permits

The 10 most recent permits issued in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Full dataset available via REST API.

IssuedPermit #AddressCategoryDescription
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Access Albuquerque permit data via API

Query Albuquerque, New Mexico permits with a single HTTP request. Returns JSON with address, category, status, dates, and full description.

# Search all Albuquerque permits issued this month
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_KEY" \
  "https://api.permit-stack.com/v1/permits/search?city=Albuquerque&state=NM&issued_after=2026-04-01"

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FAQ

Where does PermitStack get Albuquerque permit data?

We ingest data directly from the official Albuquerque open data portal (the official city portal) daily. This is the same source used by the city's own public dashboards, normalized into a consistent JSON schema across our U.S. jurisdictions.

How current is the Albuquerque data?

Our automated ingestion runs daily at 03:00 UTC. The latest permit in our database for Albuquerque, New Mexico was issued on May 18, 2026. Permit backlogs on the city side may mean some permits take a few days to appear.

Can I access Albuquerque permits without an API key?

Yes — our free tier includes 100 requests per day, enough to search and filter Albuquerque permits interactively. Sign up for a free API key to get started.

Can I export Albuquerque permit data?

Yes. Paid plans support CSV export and periodic webhooks for changed permits.

How long does an Albuquerque building permit take to issue?

The median time from permit filing to issuance in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 2 days, based on permits issued in the last 12 months. Smaller permit types (residential alteration, electrical) typically issue faster; new construction and large additions usually take longer.

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