ADUs are allowed in BernalilloTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Bernalillo, NM
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# of Properties
1,419
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
18
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$75,191
Residential Types:
1,419 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
5,327 parcels · 18 districts
R-1A
26%(1,379)
R-1
24%(1,286)
R-R
22%(1,175)
C-1
9%(497)
Other
19%(990)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Bernalillo, NM?
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: Conditional Use Permit
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum internal accessory dwelling unit size is 800 square feet.
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum detached accessory dwelling unit size is 800 sq ft.
Parking
- –1 space per ADU (in addition to the 2 for the primary); no max; parking may be anywhere on the parcel but cannot obstruct the public right-of-way; no ADU-specific reductions.
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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