San Juan County
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San Juan County, New Mexico
PO Box 550
Aztec, New Mexico 87410
Tel: 505-334-9471
Fax: 505-334-1669
County Website: San Juan county
Assessor Website: San Juan county assessor
San Juan County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Gather any important documents like your most recent property tax assessment and any info about changes to your property or situation that may impact your taxes. (https://sjcpropertytax.com/)
- Check the deadline for filing an appeal, usually around late April or early May. Verify the exact date by checking the county website or contacting the tax assessor's office. (https://sjcpropertytax.com/)
- Get in touch with the San Juan County tax assessor's office to arrange a meeting or hearing to present your case. In some cases, you might be able to file your appeal in writing, but it's best to confirm the process with the county. (https://sjcpropertytax.com/)
- Write a statement explaining why you're appealing, including any evidence you have to support your case. Make sure to include any relevant documents, like a property appraisal or sales contract.
- Show up for the meeting or hearing and explain your case to the county's board of assessment review. Be ready to answer any questions they may have.
- The board of assessment review will think over your appeal and make a decision. If you're not happy with the decision, you might be able to file an appeal in Superior Court.
- Keep an eye out for the outcome of your appeal by checking the county website or contacting the county.
- If your property taxes seem too high, you might consider getting help from a professional property tax consultant or attorney to assist you through the process. (https://sjcpropertytax.com/property-tax-appeals/)
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in San Juan county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the San Juan county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the San Juan 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. San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan 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 San Juan county New Mexico tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About San Juan County
Homes in San Juan county have a median home value of $143,818.
San Juan county home values are ranked 12 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, San Juan county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~10%.
The median household income in San Juan county is $47,643.
Compared to the state of New Mexico and the United States, San Juan 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.
San Juan county's population has grown from 91,605 in 1990 to 121,661 in 2020, an increase of 33% 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.
San Juan county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for New Mexico and the United States.
San Juan County New Mexico Cities
Aztec, Blanco, Bloomfield, Farmington, Flora Vista, Fruitland, Kirtland, La Plata, Nageezi, Navajo Dam, Newcomb, Sanostee, Sheep Springs, Shiprock, Waterflow
San Juan County New Mexico Zipcodes
86514 / 87037 / 87364 / 87401 / 87402 / 87410 / 87412 / 87413 / 87415 / 87416 / 87417 / 87418 / 87419 / 87420 / 87421 / 87455 / 87461 /
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