New Mexico property tax rates by county
New Mexico · #34 of 52 · 33 counties
Median annual property tax $1,731 · median home value $248,100
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Nov 10, Second half due Apr 10. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $248,100 home, the New Mexico median: about $4,962 a year in McKinley County (2.00%) versus $732 in Taos County (0.29%) — $4,230 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most New Mexico residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County#2 of 33 | 0.90% | $2,629 | 3.8% |
| Doña Ana County#8 of 33 | 0.67% | $1,480 | 2.6% |
| Santa Fe County#23 of 33 | 0.48% | $2,152 | 2.7% |
| Sandoval County#4 of 33 | 0.73% | $2,296 | 2.7% |
| San Juan County#7 of 33 | 0.68% | $1,317 | 2.4% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- McKinley CountyMedian home value $78,700
- Bernalillo CountyMedian home value $292,900
- Cibola CountyMedian home value $125,400
- Sandoval CountyMedian home value $313,800
- Mora CountyMedian home value $122,600
- Union CountyMedian home value $122,700
- San Juan CountyMedian home value $193,800
- Doña Ana CountyMedian home value $220,800
- Valencia CountyMedian home value $223,000
- Quay CountyMedian home value $87,200
- Socorro CountyMedian home value $137,500
- Chaves CountyMedian home value $156,400
- De Baca CountyMedian home value $187,500
- Curry CountyMedian home value $171,200
- San Miguel CountyMedian home value $188,500
- Otero CountyMedian home value $162,700
- Los Alamos CountyMedian home value $495,800
- Luna CountyMedian home value $128,000
- Lincoln CountyMedian home value $233,200
- Colfax CountyMedian home value $167,200
- Sierra CountyMedian home value $152,600
- Eddy CountyMedian home value $212,600
- Santa Fe CountyMedian home value $446,300
- Hidalgo CountyMedian home value $111,000
- Guadalupe CountyMedian home value $110,000
- Lea CountyMedian home value $184,000
- Grant CountyMedian home value $175,600
- Roosevelt CountyMedian home value $135,800
- Torrance CountyMedian home value $159,700
- Harding CountyMedian home value $70,000
- Rio Arriba CountyMedian home value $243,700
- Catron CountyMedian home value $167,000
- Taos CountyMedian home value $382,800
When it's due in New Mexico
All states| First half | Due Nov 10 Late from Dec 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
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| Second half | Due Apr 10 Late from May 11 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | 1% per month interest plus 1% per month penalty (max 5% penalty) under N.M. Stat. Ann. § 7-38-49, § 7-38-50 |
| Appeal window | protest valuation within 30 days of mailing date of notice of valuation (mailed around April 1) (N.M. Stat. Ann. § 7-38-22) |
First half due Nov 10, delinquent after Dec 10 5pm. Second half due April 10, delinquent after May 10 5pm. Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed Nov 1. Source: N.M. Stat. Ann. § 7-38-38, § 7-38-49, § 7-38-50, rules checked 2026-09-19 (url re-checked by Ori). Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.