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Albuquerque, NM Home Business: Customer Traffic Restrictions (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

Code Section
IDO 14-16-4-3(F)(10)(i)-(k)
Customers
No more than 2 individuals at once
Hours / Vehicles
No visits 10 PM-7 AM; max 10 commercial vehicle visits per 7 days

Summary

A home occupation may not regularly attract more than 2 people at once, commercial vehicle visits are capped at 10 per 7-day period, and customer visits and deliveries are barred between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.

4-3(F)(10)(i) The home occupation shall not regularly attract more than 2 individuals simultaneously and shall not generate significantly greater traffic volume than would normally be expected in the residential area in which the home occupation is conducted. 4-3(F)(10)(j) Commercial vehicle visits to the property shall be limited to no more than 10 per consecutive 7-day period. 4-3(F)(10)(k) Customer visits and deliveries to the home occupation shall not occur between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.

Source: https://www.cabq.gov/planning/planning-faqs/business-registration-faqsView official code

Full Breakdown

Integrated Development Ordinance Subsection 14-16-4-3(F)(10) limits the traffic a home occupation may generate. Under (i), the home occupation may not regularly attract more than 2 individuals simultaneously and may not generate significantly greater traffic volume than would normally be expected in the surrounding residential area. Under (j), commercial vehicle visits to the property are limited to no more than 10 per consecutive 7-day period. Under (k), customer visits and deliveries to the home occupation may not occur between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. These standards work alongside the IDO's general nuisance limits to keep the business secondary to the residential character of the dwelling.

Violations & Fines

Exceeding the customer, commercial-vehicle, or hours limits is a zoning violation under the IDO and can lead to revocation of the home occupation's zoning approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many customers can visit my home business at a time in Albuquerque?
A home occupation may not regularly attract more than 2 individuals simultaneously and may not generate significantly more traffic than normal for the residential area.
Are there time limits on deliveries to a home business?
Yes. Under IDO 14-16-4-3(F)(10)(k), customer visits and deliveries may not occur between 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M., and commercial vehicle visits are capped at 10 per consecutive 7-day period.

Sources & Official References

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