New Mexico ADU Laws & Rules (2026)

Compare ADU zoning rules across 1 New Mexico cities. Average ADU score: 7.0/10.

Avg Score: 7.0/101 Cities

Key New Mexico ADU Laws

New Mexico ADU Overview

  • 1 cities currently covered with detailed ADU zoning data
  • Average ADU-friendliness score: 7.0/10
  • Rules vary by city — check individual city pages for details
  • We're actively expanding coverage in New Mexico

New Mexico Cities ADU Comparison

CityMax SizeSetbacksPermit FeesBuild Cost1BR RentScore
Albuquerque 750 sq ft (650 sq ft and 18 ft height in the Downtown CPO-3 overlay) 5 feet minimum $2,500-$5,000 (valuation-based) - Confirm with ABQ Planning $120,000-$240,000 $1,100-$1,400/mo 7/10

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