Otero County
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Otero County, New Mexico
1101 New York Avenue
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310
Tel: 575-437-7427
Fax: 575-443-2904
County Website: Otero county
Assessor Website: Otero county assessor
Otero County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather all necessary documents, like the purchase contract for your home, recent property assessments, and receipts for any improvements or repairs you've made.
- Visit the Otero County Assessor's website (https://www.co.otero.nm.us/assessor/) to review your property's current assessment and learn about the appeals process.
- Download and complete the property tax appeal form, which can be found on the Otero County Assessor's website (https://www.co.otero.nm.us/assessor/).
- Submit the completed appeal form, along with all necessary documents, to the Otero County Assessor's office.
- Attend the property tax appeal hearing, if scheduled, to present your case to the Board of Review.
- 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/bta/)
- If you have any questions or need help, you can contact the Otero County Assessor's office at (575) 437-7430 for assistance.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Otero county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Otero county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Otero 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. Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero 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 Otero county New Mexico tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Otero County
Homes in Otero county have a median home value of $118,774.
Otero county home values are ranked 18 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, Otero county homes have a median home value that is the national median value of $130,626 by ~-9.0728839315448%.
The median household income in Otero county is $45,032.
Compared to the state of New Mexico and the United States, Otero county's median household income is lower 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.
Otero county's population has grown from 51,928 in 1990 to 67,839 in 2020, an increase of 31% 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.
Otero county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New Mexico and the United States.
Otero County New Mexico Cities
Alamogordo, Bent, Cloudcroft, High Rolls Mount, Holloman Air For, La Luz, Mayhill, Mescalero, Pinon, Sacramento, Timberon, Tularosa, Weed
Otero County New Mexico Zipcodes
88310 / 88314 / 88317 / 88325 / 88330 / 88337 / 88339 / 88340 / 88344 / 88347 / 88350 / 88352 / 88354 /
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