APS Capital Master Plan

Whom does it affect?
The school facility fee applies to new residential construction for single-family houses, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, etc. This does not affect permits for non-residential commercial properties (office, retail, etc), additions, or renovations. For single or multi-family residential lots platted after October 31, 2006, you will have to pay a school facility fee for each residential unit being constructed. For single or multi-family residential lots platted on or before October 31, 2006, you will be exempt from the school facility fee. Note: If you are exempt, you will still have to obtain the School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement form (which will reflect your exemption of payment) for each building permit application.

If I am affected, how do I get my building permit?
In order to receive a building permit for a new single or multi-family residential building, you must present to the City of Albuquerque Building & Safety Division the original School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement from APS. Only the original form will be accepted by the City before the building permit can be issued. Copies will not be accepted.

One School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement form will be issued for each lot for which APS has received payment of the School Facility Fee. It is the responsibility of the contractor/home owner to keep this form in a secure place until submittal with the building permit application. APS and the City of Albuquerque are not responsible for any lost or misplaced School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement forms.

Where do I pay the School Facility Fee?
You can submit your payment to the APS Capital Master Plan Office, which is located at 915 Locust St SE, Suite 9, Albuquerque, NM 87106. A map to the office can be found at:

What form of payment is accepted? To whom should checks be payable?
APS will only accept a cashier's check, money order, or company check made payable to Albuquerque Public Schools.

Why is there an expiration date?
Due to the graduated fee structure, the receipt of payment will expire on the day of the next scheduled increase. If your receipt has expired prior to collecting your building permit, please contact the APS Capital Master Plan Office for an updated School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement. Note: You will be required to pay the difference between the new and previous fee rate.

What if I am collecting more than 25 building permits at one time?
If you are collecting 25 or more building permits at one time, APS will provide pre-filled School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement forms. Please allow at least 3 business days to receive your pre-filled School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement forms. Please contact the APS Capital Master Plan Office at 848-8875 for more information on how to receive your pre-filled forms.

Whom can I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact the APS Capital Master Plan Office at 848-8875.

To ensure that you receive your building permit promptly, please allocate sufficient time to work with APS in acquiring a School Facility Payment Acknowledgement.