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Chaves County, New Mexico

1 St Mary's Place
Roswell, New Mexico 88203

Tel: 575-624-6600
Fax: 575-624-6523

County Website: Chaves county
Assessor Website: Chaves county assessor

Chaves County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions

Look up some evidence that your property taxes are too high, like info about similar properties in your area, recent sales data, and any upgrades or repairs you did to your place. https://www.co.chaves.nm.us/departments/property-tax-division/
Get in touch with the Chaves County Assessor's Office to find out when the deadline is for appealing and to get the forms you need. https://www.co.chaves.nm.us/departments/property-tax-division/property-tax-appeals-board/
Fill out the forms and submit them with your evidence.
If there's a hearing scheduled, attend it.
Wait for a decision.
If the decision isn't in your favor, you might have the chance to appeal to the New Mexico State Board of Equalization. https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/property-tax-division-2/property-tax-appeals-board.aspx

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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Chaves county

Contact the county assessor

Contact the Chaves county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Chaves county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.

Tax exemptions

Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Chaves county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.

Appeal tax assessment

Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Chaves county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.

Challenge the tax rate

Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Chaves county government and ask them to consider reducing it.

Property Tax Rules

Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Chaves county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Chaves county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.

Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Chaves county New Mexico tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.

About Chaves County

Homes in Chaves county have a median home value of $117,375.

Chaves county home values are ranked 19 out of 33 counties in the state of New Mexico for median home price. The average median home value in New Mexico is $124,673. Quay county has the lowest median price at $69,479. Los Alamos county has the highest median price at $325,151.

Compared to the rest of the United States, Chaves county homes have a median home value that is less than the national median value of $130,626 by ~-10%.

New Mexico Median Home Values by County

The median household income in Chaves county is $46,254.

Compared to the state of New Mexico and the United States, Chaves county's median household income is higher than the state of New Mexico's average median household income of $45,107 and lower than the United States average median household income of $54,172.

Chaves county's population has grown from 57,849 in 1990 to 65,157 in 2020, an increase of 13% over that time frame.

For comparison, the state of New Mexico's population has grown from 1,515,069 in 1990 to 2,117,522 in 2020, an increase of 40% over that time frame.

In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.

Chaves county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New Mexico and the United States.

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Chaves County New Mexico Cities

Dexter, Hagerman, Roswell

Chaves County New Mexico Zipcodes

88201 / 88230 / 88232 /

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