Taos County property tax
Homeowners in Taos County, New Mexico typically pay about 0.29% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,129 on a median home value of $382,800.
Typical effective rate
0.29%
higher than 98% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,129
per year
Median home value
$382,800
In NM
#33
of 33 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.29% — 69% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 58% lower than the New Mexico median of 0.70%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,466 for mortgaged homes, $936 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 33rd highest effective rate of 33 ranked New Mexico counties; nationally it sits around the 2th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Taos County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.29%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Taos County, NM?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Taos County is 0.29% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,129) divided by the median home value ($382,800) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Taos County?
The median owner-occupied home in Taos County is valued at $382,800, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,129 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,466, versus $936 for homes without one.
How does Taos County compare to the rest of New Mexico?
Taos County's effective rate is 58% lower than the New Mexico median, ranking 33rd of 33 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby New Mexico counties
Counties ranked closest to Taos County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all New Mexico counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | Grant County | 0.46% | $808 |
| 28 | Roosevelt County | 0.45% | $616 |
| 29 | Torrance County | 0.45% | $719 |
| 30 | Harding County | 0.44% | $305 |
| 31 | Rio Arriba County | 0.42% | $1,021 |
| 32 | Catron County | 0.36% | $608 |
Official data & resources for Taos County
- Taos County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Taos County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Taos County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.