Solar Energy in Bernalillo County, NM (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Bernalillo County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Panel Permits
Installing solar panels in unincorporated Bernalillo County requires a building or electrical permit from the Building Division before work starts, and every solar application must include electronic plan copies.
Bernalillo County Solar Panel Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsBernalillo County Code § 10-36
Submittal Documents. With each application for a building permit, and when required by the CBO or authorized representative for enforcement of any provisions of this Code, one set of printed plans (Minimum size of 10 x 17 inches) and specifications shall be submitted: (Electronic copies of commercial, solar and pool applications shall be submitted in addition to the printed plans.
Solar Energy by City in Bernalillo County
1 cities in Bernalillo County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Bernalillo County ordinances
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