ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated BernalilloTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Bernalillo, NM
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# of Properties
41,750
Owner-occupied
66%
Zoning districts
45
Avg Home Value
$229,771
Median Lot Size
0.65 acres
Avg Income
$94,480
Residential Types:
41,750 housing units
Single Family
5%
Apts (4+ units)
1%
Other
94%
Zoning Districts:
49,671 parcels · 45 districts
A-2
28%(14,064)
A-1
28%(14,016)
R-1
26%(12,685)
M-H
10%(5,110)
Other
8%(3,796)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Bernalillo, NM?
Unincorporated Bernalillo, NM follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
- –Maximum size limited to 50% of the primary dwelling’s size
Max Units
- –1 detached ADU per single-family lot; Attached/internal ADU: none specified; JADU: none specified
Parking
- –1 space/ADU (in addition to the 2 spaces required for the primary unit); off-street spaces must be on-site; no waivers or reductions for ADUs.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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