Albuquerque caps the combined number of dogs and cats per dwelling at six without a multi-pet permit, with separate caps for chickens, rabbits, and other small livestock.
ROA 1994 Chapter 9 limits residences to six dogs and cats combined without a multi-pet permit issued by Animal Welfare. Chickens are capped at fifteen hens with no roosters in most residential zones, and pot-bellied pigs are restricted by zoning rather than livestock rules. Multi-pet permits require a property inspection, neighbor notification, and proof that all animals are licensed, vaccinated, and sterilized or covered by intact permits. Permits may be revoked for noise, sanitation, or repeat at-large violations.
Exceeding limits without a permit can result in civil citations, mandatory surrender of animals over the cap, and fines accumulating per animal per day until corrected.
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque limits the number of companion animals per household and treats hoarding as a public-health and animal-welfare violation under Chapter 9, Article...
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque allows up to 15 hens (no roosters) on standard residential lots under ROA 1994 Chapter 9, subject to coop setback and sanitation rules.
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