Get Bernalillo County Assessor Protest Form

Overview of New Mexico Taxes New Mexico has some of the lowest property tax rates in the U.S. The state's average effective property tax rate is 0.73%. The median annual property tax paid by homeowners in New Mexico is $1,557, about $1,200 less than the national median.

A taxpayer must submit a protest in writing, being sure to identify the tax or taxes involved and to state the grounds for the protest and the relief desired. You must include a summary of the evidence that you intend to produce to support your position.

All New Mexico seniors at least 65 years old may claim a special exemption. See the instructions for PIT-ADJ.

Head of Household Exemption Widow or Widower; Head of Household furnishing more than one half the cost of support of any related person; or. A single person; and. Must be the primary property owner residing in the State of New Mexico.

Protest Process Completely fill out the protest form online by clicking the Begin Filing button below. You may file a protest within 30 days from the date the notice of value was mailed. The Assessor's Office will call you to schedule an informal meeting with a field appraiser.

File a notice of protest The protest form can be submitted online using the Bexar Appraisal District's eFile system. Other options available include sending the form by email to protest@bcad.org, by fax to 210-242-2454 or mail: P.O. Box 830248, San Antonio, TX 78283.

Delinquent Taxes If a property is delinquent for 3 years, it is placed on a Delinquency List that is sent to the State of New Mexico, Property Tax Division, in July of each year. Therefore, County Treasurers are instructed to collect a state cost fee of $125 per delinquent account.

Exemptions are available for qualifying homeowners. If a homeowner disagrees with a property valuation, remedies are available as described under Section 7-38-21 NMSA 1978.