What are the setback requirements in Albuquerque, NM?
Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in Albuquerque, NM
| R-1 — Front setback, minimum | 10 ft. — Overlay zones or Neighborhood Edges may prevail over this standard. |
| R-1 — Side setback, minimum | Interior: 5 ft.; Street side of corner lots: 10 ft. — Overlay zones or Neighborhood Edges may prevail over this standard. |
| R-1 — Rear setback, minimum | 10 ft. — Overlay zones or Neighborhood Edges may prevail over this standard. |
| R-A, R-1, R-T, R-ML — Accessory dwelling unit minimum setback | 5 feet on either side or rear — On corner lots, the minimum street-side setback is the same as the main house. |
| R-A and R-1 — Accessory dwelling unit yard coverage limit | cannot take up more than 25% of the side and rear yards combined — From city ADU guidance. |
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What are the setback requirements in Albuquerque, NM?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — R-1 front setback, minimum: 10 ft. (conditions apply); R-1 side setback, minimum: Interior: 5 ft.; Street side of corner lots: 10 ft. (conditions apply); R-1 rear setback, minimum: 10 ft. (conditions apply); R-A, R-1, R-T, R-ML accessory dwelling unit minimum setback: 5 feet on either side or rear (conditions apply). Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Albuquerque, NM.
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Setbacks vary by district. The full Albuquerque, NM report compares the dimensional standards and overlays published across the municipality. First town report is free.
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