Fence Regulations in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM (2026)
3 verified fence regulations for Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Los Ranchos village zoning code — front yard solid walls max 4 ft; side and rear yard solid walls max 6 ft. Open fencing may be placed on a 4-ft solid wall to reach 6 ft total. Gate entrance pillars max 8 ft and max 2 ft width on each side of gate.
Los Ranchos Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Los Ranchos requires a building permit for all solid walls and fences. Applications with two complete sets of plans must be dropped off at Village Hall (6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW). Office hours 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
Los Ranchos Fence Permit Requirements
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
New Mexico has no shared fence cost statute. Los Ranchos does not require neighbor consent for fences on your property. New Mexico is an open range state (NMSA §77-16-1). The village's agricultural zones are especially permissive for boundary fencing.
Los Ranchos Neighbor Fence Rules
Few RestrictionsLooking for Bernalillo County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Los Ranchos de Albuquerque city rules.
Fence Regulations in Bernalillo County →