February 5, 2019
February 2019
There's still time to submit for a free zoning conversion!
Phase 2 Zoning Conversions
There are thousands of properties throughout Albuquerque that are eligible for a free zoning conversion from the City. We have received forms from over 400 property owners so far.

Staff has been mailing notice to owners of properties that may be eligible for the Phase 2 Zoning Conversion process. As properties are identified, they are added to this map.

If your property is shown as eligible for this process or you think it may be eligible, let us know if you have questions!

  • Email abctoz@cabq.gov
  • Call 924-3860 and ask to speak to a Long Range staff member
  • Visit with Long Range staff at office hours on Friday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.
Batch 1 Properties
On January 12, 2019, the Environmental Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of zoning conversion rules for over 120 properties submitted in Batch 1 by property owners wanting a different zone to resolve issues not addressed in Phase 1 by the adoption of the Integrated Development Ordinance.

Batch 1 will be introduced at City Council and referred to Council's Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee, which will have at least 1 hearing, where public comment will be taken. We will send an update with details once that hearing is scheduled.
To see the properties included in Batch 1, visit this online interactive map and/or see this spreadsheet.

Batch 1 properties are indicated on the map with blue hatching. Zoom in and click on the property to show a pop-up box with key information:
  • the Form ID (which tracks with the form submitted by the property owner)
  • pre-IDO and current IDO zoning
  • which criteria make the property eligible for this process
  • the zoning conversion for the property recommended by staff
Batch 2 Properties
Still considering whether you need a zone conversion? Did you get a postcard from the City in the mail?

It's not too late! Get your property owner form submitted to us by May 16, 2019.

  • Download, complete, and submit the Property Owner form in English or Spanish

  • Submit by Mail: CABQ Planning Department, UDD/Long Range, PO Box 1293, Albuquerque, NM 87103


  • In person delivery: Plaza del Sol, 600 2nd St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87102. Bring form(s) to the Development Review Services desk on the west side of the ground floor of the building.

The project webpage offers more information, instructions for the process, and resources for Neighborhood Associations who may want to help people navigate this process.

If you need help or have questions, you can email abctoz@cabq.gov or call 924-3860 and ask to speak to a Long Range staff member.

We also offer appointments or take walk-ins on Friday afternoons from 2-4 p.m.
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