Notice to the Public

From Maria Dimas Your Taos County Assessor - 575-737-6360 or 575-737-3816

Important dates and exemptions provided to the public.

«««« RENDITIONS »»»»

Accepting renditions starting January 2026 through the last day of February 2026

Livestock Rendition

Livestock owners must report their livestock and their counts to our office for proper assessment.

Business Personal Property Rendition

Business Personal Property owners must report their business assets to our office for proper assessment.

«««« APPLICATIONS »»»»

Accepting agricultural applications and tax-exempt applications starting January 1, 2026, 30 days after the official mail date of the Notices of Value. (Applications submitted after the deadline will be applied for the succeeding tax year in 2027.)

Agricultural Application

This allows tax relief for those who are utilizing their property agriculturally. You must apply for this Special Method of Valuation and upon verification of property usage you may be granted Agricultural Status.

65 & older/Disabled Exemption Application

This exemption is for individuals who are 65 & older or are 100% disabled who make an income of forty-four thousand two hundred dollars ($44,200 or less). Qualifying income is subject to change per Property Tax Division.

Head of Family Exemption Application

This exemption is two thousand dollars ($2,000) off of the taxable value.

Regular Veteran’s Exemption Application

This exemption is up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) off the taxable value if you qualify.

Disabled Veteran’s Exemption Application

This Exemption is a 100% tax-exempt if you have been honorably discharged and 100% disabled/permanent (due to service).

Disabled Veteran’s Exemption Application (Percentage Less Than 100%)

Veterans who submit their service-connected percentage disability certificate to our office will see this deduction reflected on their 2026 Notice of Value (NOV).

Charitable, Educational, or Religious Exemption Application

Organizations that are recognized as charitable, educational, or religious entities may qualify for an exemption from property taxes. Subject to application and approval.

«««« UPCOMING NOTICES FROM OUR OFFICE »»»»

Notice of Value

This informs property owners of the values, exemptions, legal description, & estimated tax amount of the properties they own in Taos County. This document will be mailed out in the Spring of 2026. If you do not receive your Notice of Value from our office, please contact us at 575-737-6360.

Protest Application

This application is offered to the public to protest their value once they have received their annual Notice of Value. Protest period ends 30 days after the official mail date of the Notices of Value.

Responsibilities

The county Assessor and their staff are responsible for locating and identifying taxable properties located in Taos County and to determine the taxable value of all property in accordance with laws set forth by The State of New Mexico regarding property valuations and tax assessments.

Understand the Process

As a property owner it is important for you to understand the valuation process used to assess taxes on property. click here for more information. You can also find further information at the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue’s Property Tax Division.

You can also do a property search by clicking here. Please note that topological characteristics of land and improvements are for assessment purposes only and should be verified by the property owner.

Thank you for visiting the Taos County Assessor’s website. We hope you will find this website to contain useful and information regarding property tax assessments in New Mexico and Taos County.

Online Request for Public Records

You can now submit a request for public records, please use the following link. If you have any issues pleas call (575) 737-6380 or email: anna.martinez@taoscounty.org.