Forms and Permits
Business License Renewal Page
This Page is For Renewals Only. Please click here for more information on registering a new business in the Village of Los Ranchos.
Village business registrations are not prorated. Renewal forms will be sent out starting November 1st. You will have until December 31st to renew your business registration. All online renewals will incur a 3.16% processing fee. After December 31st a late fee of $10.00 will be assessed.
ONLINE RENEWALS:
Please select the appropriate business type and year below. This will open a form for you to complete and will take you through checkout. If you have more than one year, or more than one business to renew, you will complete the process for each renewal. Do not use the buttons below if you plan to mail-in a check - please see the mail-in option in the next section.
MAIL-IN RENEWALS:
Step One: Print and complete the renewal form
Step Two: Send the form with a check to Village Hall at:
Village of Los Ranchos
Attn: Planning & Zoning
6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW
Los Ranchos, NM 87107
Checks should be made out to “Village of Los Ranchos”. Please include your business name in the memo line. Do not send cash in the mail.
Your renewal will be processed within 2-3 weeks of submitting your renewal form and payment. Licenses will be sent by email. If you do not receive your business license within 2-3 weeks of payment, please notify the office.
CLOSED BUSINESSES please complete the renewal form online or by printing out the PDF and sending it to the address above. You will choose the option stating your business has closed and submit the form without payment.
Starting a Business in The Village of Los Ranchos
New Business Registrations
To apply for a business license please submit the appropriate application form to Village Hall at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107. You may also email a PDF copy of your application to Michelle Austin at maustin@losranchosnm.gov. If you choose email, you will receive a Square invoice to your preferred email address.
Application for a Contractor Not Located in Los Ranchos $35.00
Application for Home-Based Business License $50.00 (Additional fees may apply)
For information on approval processes for home-based businesses in the Village please see § 9.2.25 APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS
Registration of a Short-Term Rental (B&B, AirBNB, VRBO, etc.)
Mobile Food Unit Application (Food truck. Must be submitted in addition to the above commercial license application)
Seasonal Business License $35.00
Sign Permit for Businesses (required for all new signs and modifications of existing signs)
Gross Receipt Taxes: Our current tax rate in Los Ranchos, NM is 7.1875 % and your gross receipt taxes must be reported accordingly under State Code 02-200. Gross receipt taxes are crucial to the economic well-being of the Village; by filing your taxes correctly you support the community and your business by keeping revenue in the Village of Los Ranchos.
The Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is pleased that you have decided to join our community. If you have any questions, contact Michelle Austin at maustin@losranchosnm.gov.
Forms - Permits - Applications
Administrative Permits
(Building Permit, Commercial Business License, Demolition, Excavation/Barricade, Fence, Parcel Permit, Pool, Re-Roof, Commercial Sign, Solar Panel)
We cannot accept online submittals at this time. Please drop of two (2) complete sets of plans with the filled out application form at our office at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW. Our office is open 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday. We have a drop-off box outside our main doors under an overhang. Documents submitted outside our hours or on the weekends may be dropped off there but the Village holds no responsibility for the documents in the event they are damaged or stolen. Please do not leave payment in the drop-off box. Staff will call when we have the invoice is available and plans are ready for pick-up.
Download and fill out the application below, and include all required supplemental documents listed on the application form. If you’re applying for a building permit, please email Michelle Austin with the address of the property, approximate added square footage, and the proposed use (ex. garage, main house, guest house). There are two different types of residential building permits, and this information allows staff to narrow down which one to send you.
Applications Requiring Planning & Zoning Commission and/or Board of Trustees Approval
You must submit a complete application form with all supplemental documents by 5:00 pm on the deadline. For any questions, please call Brennon Williams at 505-344-6582.
Other Requests
Animal Control can be reached via email or phone: (505) 344-6582 ext. 112 or (505) 977-4830. You can also submit an animal control complaint below.
Code Enforcement can be reached via email or phone: (505) 344-6582 ext. 107.
Most cities, counties, towns, and villages require forms, permits and applications for a variety of work. Examples include special events, public records, animal control complaints, road excavation or barricades, you will want to ensure the proper paperwork is successfully completed, submitted, and approved.
Planning and Zoning related permits and applications are required before certain property changes and uses can go forward — whether it’s demolishing an old building or constructing a new one. We all depend on local government to regulate these activities to protect us from property-related disasters. Flooded basements or fire from electrical shorts are examples, as well as building collapses due to structural failure. Permits protect your family, your home, and help prevent mistakes. When you take out a permit, you are paying to have a certified inspector come out and ensure that work is done safely and to code.
Please note, there is a fee for some permits and applications. The Village does not accept credit cards over the phone. We accept cash, check, or credit (all except American Express) in person.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: For applications that are administratively approved by the Planning & Zoning Director or are heard at a public hearing before the Planning & Zoning Commission or Board of Trustees.
Appeal Form of a P & Z Determination; Resolution No. 2007-4-2 (Rules for Appeals); Resolution No. 2012-1-3 (Fees); Ordinance No. 258 (Appeals)
Building Permits*
Cell Tower Zone Review Permit - For non-structural modifications to existing wireless telecommunication facilities. For structural modifications or for a new cell tower, contact the Planning & Zoning Department to schedule a pre-consultation appointment.
Conditional Use Application - Applicant may schedule a pre-consultation appointment with the Planning & Zoning Department before submitting application. Click here for print only version.
Facility Rental Permit (e.g. Alfredo Garcia Community Barn, Larry P. Abraham Agri-Nature Center, etc.)
Noise Permit (Temporary) - For activities (i.e. events, construction) that may create excessive noise. Click here for the print only version.
Parcel Permits - For Realtors.
Pilot Project (for Conservation Development) - Applicant is strongly advised to schedule a pre-consultation appointment with the Planning & Zoning Department before submitting application. Click here for print only version.
Conservation Development Standards Permit - Applications will only be accepted for Board of Trustees approved pilot projects. Applicant is strongly advised to schedule a pre-consultation appointment with the Planning & Zoning Department before submitting application. Click here for print only version.
Site Development Plan - Three-step (sketch, preliminary, final) public hearing process for commercial and large-scale residential development. Applicant is advised to schedule a pre-consultation appointment with the Planning & Zoning Department before submitting application. Click here for sketch plat review application (click here for print only version). Click here for preliminary and final application (click here for print only version).
Subdivision Application*
Variance Request - Applicant is advised to schedule a pre-consultation appointment with the Planning & Zoning Department before submitting application. Click here for print only version.
Zoning Certification Application - For state liquor license applications and to provide information for current or prospective residents and businesses. Staff will write letter confirming zoning and requested specifics to address. Click here for print only version.
Zone Map Amendment Request - Applicant is strongly advised to schedule a pre-consultation appointment with the Planning & Zoning Department before submitting application. Click here for print only version.
* Please note, if no link is provided above, you must come in to Village Hall for a pre-consultation appointment with the Planning and Zoning Department. To arrange your appointment or if you do not see the form you are looking for, please call Village Hall at (505) 344-6582. Forms can be dropped off at Village of Los Ranchos, 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107, via email at info@losranchosnm.gov, or faxed in at (505) 344-8978. Some applications/requests require an in-person submittal and review.
Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing Items Deadlines
Must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM MST via email to bwilliams@losranchosnm.gov or in person at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW.
Applicant must fill out most recent application form available on Village website. Old application forms will not be accepted.
February 13, 2024 Meeting: January 15
March 12, 2024 Meeting: February 12
April 9, 2024 Meeting: March 11
May 14, 2024 Meeting: April 15
June 11, 2024 Meeting: May 14
July 9, 2024 Meeting: June 10
August 13, 2024 Meeting: July 15
September 10, 2024 Meeting: August 12
October 8, 2024 Meeting: September 9
November 12, 2024 Meeting: October 14
December 10, 2024 Meeting: November 11
January 14, 2025 Meeting: December 16
Board of Trustees Public Hearing Items Deadlines
Must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM MST via email to bwilliams@losranchosnm.gov or in person at 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW.
Applicant must fill out most recent application form available on Village website. Old application forms will not be accepted.
February 20, 2024 Meeting: January 22
March 19, 2024 Meeting: February 19
April 16, 2024 Meeting: March 18
May 21, 2024 Meeting: April 22
June 18, 2024 Meeting: May 20
July 16, 2024 Meeting: June 17
August 20, 2024 Meeting: July 22
September 17, 2024 Meeting: August 19
October 15, 2024 Meeting: September 16
November 19, 2024 Meeting: October 21
December 17, 2024 Meeting: November 18
January 21, 2025 Meeting: December 23
Filming in Los Ranchos
If you have any questions or concerns about the film permit application, please contact the Planning and Zoning department or call us at 505-344-6582.
If you have questions or concerns about possible or current film activities in the Village, please contact the Village here or call us at 505-344-6582.
For Productions
Refer to Film Guidelines for more information.
Pre-Application Meeting:
As part of the permit process, the Village requires a Pre-Application meeting. This should answer the bulk of your questions as we review:
Zoning - commercial vs. residential for hours of production (for properties zoned SU-1 or SU Permits in particular)
Special Exemptions (nighttime filming, excessive noise, etc.)
Public Notice Boundary
Notification Letter
Village Barricade Permit
You are encouraged to schedule a Pre-Application meeting with Village Staff well in advance of filming. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and permit application approval may take three to five working days. There is no rush permit process.
Zoning:
The zone of the property will affect allowed hours of production. See the Village Zone Map for zoning. The Planning & Zoning Department can also identify a property’s zoning (505-344-6582).
Neighborhood Covenants:
Neighborhood covenants may exist for some residential properties. The Village does not enforce neighborhood covenants and does not take responsibility for information on or enforcement of neighborhood covenants. It is the responsibility of the applicant to identify any neighborhood covenants and ensure their activities comply with any neighborhood covenants.
Cancellation:
It is the sole responsibility of the production company to notify the Village and any law enforcement or emergency services departments. There is no form required to cancel. Cancellation of an approved permit will be refunded, prorated for the remaining days the permit is approved for. It is the production company’s responsibility to confirm receipt and approval of a cancellation request.
Film Permitting Documents
An abbreviated version of the policy to answer application questions
Must be completely filled out prior to submittal
For productions involving six (6) or fewer total cast and crew
Notification/Signature Templates
Productions may use either the templates or their own notices, so long as the information provided is the same and Village staff review the letter beforehand
Village staff will provide a map and/or list of addresses to notify
Film Location Notice (no signatures)
Film Location Notice + Signatures (for special exemptions or filming on Village-owned property)
Must be included in all applications until further notice
For ITC and/or street/lane closures
For rental of any Village-owned properties or facilities for basecamp/crew parking
For use of any Village-owned properties or facilities for filming. Required for properties/facilities that cannot be rented and only reserved (e.g. Hartnett Park, Edgewood Park).
Reference Documents
For Residents
I received a letter, what should I do?
Film productions deliver two types of letters, notice and signature.
If you received a notice letter, you’re being informed of the activity listed and if you have questions you can contact anyone listed on the letter.
If you received a signature letter, you’re being asked if you have any concerns about what the film production is proposing to do. This is required by the Village for activities that require “special exemption,” such as loud noises, filming at night, or bright lights at night, which are more likely to impact neighbors. Please fill out the signature page and call the contacts on the letter to have them pick it up.
I have questions about filming near me
If you didn’t receive a notice, that means you’re outside 300’ from the filming location. If you have questions, please contact the Planning & Zoning Department or call us at 505-344-6582.
I am interested in having filming at my property
Filming During COVID-19
Productions must adhere to several guideline documents in order to safely film, including the Governor’s Executive and Public Health Orders, COVID Safe Practices for Employers, and New Mexico Film Office’s Back2One, which has requirements and additional recommendations specifically for film productions to operate. Visit nmfilm.com/covid-19-safe-practices to find out more.
Public Records Request
You may submit your public records request electronically by filling out the form below. Alternatively, if you would like to print your request and submit via postal mail, or drop if off in person, please click here. Our mailing address is 6718 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Los Ranchos, NM 87107. Please click here for more information on how to inspect and obtain copies of public records. Click here to view the New Mexico Attorney General's Office compliance guide for inspecting public records.
Events - Facility, & Equipment Rental
For questions about facilities or applications, call Village Hall at (505) 344-6582 or email at info@losranchosnm.gov. Submit completed applications to info@losranchosnm.gov or drop off at Village Hall (6718 Rio Grande Boulevard).
Equipment Rental
Pickle ball equipment (paddles and net) and the tennis ball machine are available for rental from Village Hall.
Please submit complete applications to info@losranchosnm.gov or drop off at Village Hall.
Events & Facility Rental Policy
Click here for the Events & Facility Rental Policy Adopted by Resolution No. 2020-03-02