Assessor

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.

2020 Notice of Valuations

The Taos County Assessor’s Office will be mailing out the 2020 Notice of Valuations on April 30, 2020. If you do not receive your Notice of Valuation please call or visit our office to confirm your mailing address. 

Please note: Your Notice of Valuation is not a tax bill, it is simply a notice to inform you of the valuation of your property. Should you have questions pertaining to property taxes please contact the Taos County Treasurer’s Office at 575-737-6340.

65 & Older and Disabled Tax Freeze

The Taos County Assessor’s Office will be accepting applications for the 65 & Older and Disabled Tax Freeze until May 29, 2020.

Office Hours 

The Taos County Assessor’s Office is open to the public from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday by appointment only.  If you wish to schedule an appointment please contact us at 575-737-6360.