Lea County
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Lea County, New Mexico
100 N. Main Avenue
P.O. Box 1507
Lovington, New Mexico 88260
Tel: 575-396-8619
Fax: 575-396-3293
County Website: Lea county
Assessor Website: Lea county assessor
Lea County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Collect all the necessary documents, like the purchase contract for your home, recent property assessments, and receipts for any improvements or repairs you've made.
- Check out the Lea County Assessor's website (https://www.leacounty.net/assessor/) to review your property's current assessment and learn about the appeals process.
- Download and fill out the property tax appeal form, which can be found on the Lea County Assessor's website (https://www.leacounty.net/assessor/).
- Submit the completed appeal form and all necessary documents to the Lea County Assessor's office.
- Attend the property tax appeal hearing, if scheduled, to present your case to the Board of Equalization.
- If your appeal is denied, you may also have the option to appeal to the New Mexico State Board of Tax Appeals. Information on this process can be found on the New Mexico State Board of Tax Appeals website (https://www.nmtax.state.nm.us/tax-appeals.aspx)
- If you need any assistance, you can contact the Lea County Assessor's office at (575) 391-2224 for help.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lea county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lea county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lea 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. Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea 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 Lea county New Mexico tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lea County
Homes in Lea county have a median home value of $134,802.
Lea county home values are ranked 14 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, Lea county homes have a median home value that is about the same as the national median value of $130,626 by ~3.2%.
The median household income in Lea county is $61,867.
Compared to the state of New Mexico and the United States, Lea county's median household income is higher than the state of New Mexico's average median household income of $45,107 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Lea county's population has grown from 55,765 in 1990 to 74,455 in 2020, an increase of 34% 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.
Lea county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New Mexico and greater than the population change for United States.
Lea County New Mexico Cities
Caprock, Crossroads, Eunice, Hobbs, Jal, Lovington, Maljamar, Mc Donald, Monument, Tatum
Lea County New Mexico Zipcodes
88114 / 88213 / 88231 / 88240 / 88252 / 88260 / 88262 / 88264 / 88265 / 88267 /
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