City of Albuquerque Permits
Film Permit
Generally, few permits are needed for filming in the Albuquerque area.
Permits are usually required for production on federal, state and
tribal lands. Permits are required for production on city property,
sensitive areas such as historical sites and on public streets and
sidewalks, including county roads and state highways.
For more information, head to Film Permit Information.
Not sure if you need a film permit from the Albuquerque Film Office? Contact us at 505-768-3289 or filmoffice@cabq.gov.
Proceed to Permit Application
Special Event Permit
Welcome to the online permit application site. The City of Albuquerque’s permitting process is designed to ensure safe events while following state guidelines, city ordinances, and requirements and regulations for events hosted by citizens, businesses, and organizations. The City of Albuquerque is following the New Mexico Department of Health guidelines and the Red to Green Framework.
Mass gatherings are limited to:
Red Level: 5 persons
Yellow Level: 10 persons
Green Level: 20 persons
Turquoise Level: 150 persons
For more information on the Red to Green Framework, please click here.
The State Public Health Orders and COVID-Safe Practices provide requirements that must be followed in order to apply for a Special Events Permit.
More information:
Public Health Orders – Updated April 28, 2021
COVID-Safe Practices
In order to obtain a Special Events Permit for your event, all four levels of permits following the Red to Green Framework will need to be submitted as different applications. For example: Event Name - Red Level, Event Name - Yellow Level, Event Name - Green Level and Event Name - Turquoise Level.
Special Event Permits require a 30-day notice for completion of all phases of permitting. Event requests submitted with less than 30 days notice won't be guaranteed a Special Event Permit.