Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in New Mexico (2026)
5 rules on the books across New Mexico, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Density Bonus Law
California Density Bonus Law (Gov Code §65915) and local implementations granting up to 50% density bonuses for affordable-housing projects.
Albuquerque
Some RestrictionsFamily housing developments in Albuquerque's R-1, RA, and RT zones can build at densities up to 20% above the zoning…
Read full rule →Las Cruces
Some RestrictionsIn the University District Overlay along University Avenue, Las Cruces lets developers build to 36 dwelling units per…
Read full rule →Santa Fe
Some RestrictionsSanta Fe rewards developers who build affordable units under its Santa Fe Homes Program with more market-rate density…
Read full rule →Downtown Design Guide
LA's Downtown Design Guide and Community Plan governing high-rise massing, ground-floor activation, and adaptive-reuse standards in DTLA.
Albuquerque
Some RestrictionsAlbuquerque's Downtown Neighborhood Area overlay, CPO-3, imposes its own setback, height and frontage rules on the R-T…
Read full rule →Las Cruces
Some RestrictionsThe Las Cruces Downtown Development Code, Section 38-43, sets one rulebook for the Downtown (DT), Main Street (MS), and…
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