New Mexico property tax rates by county
New Mexico · #34 of 52 · 33 counties
0.70%state benchmark
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.
When it's due in New Mexico
All states| First half | Due Nov 10 Late after 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 after 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.
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
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.