Las Cruces Property Taxes

New Mexico property taxes are among the lowest in the U.S. Here's how they work in Doña Ana County.

Effective Rate

Roughly 0.75%-0.85% of assessed value annually in Las Cruces. A $340K home runs ~$2,600-$2,900/year in property tax.

Assessment Process

County assessor sets taxable value at 1/3 of market value. Rates (mills) are set by county, city, schools, and special districts.

Head Of Household Exemption

NM allows a small exemption (~$2,000 off taxable value) for owner-occupied primary residences. Apply at the county.

Veterans Exemption

Additional exemption for qualifying veterans. File with the NM VA.

100% Disabled Veterans

May qualify for full property-tax exemption — significant savings. Verify eligibility at the county.

Appealing Your Assessment

Open window annually (spring). Provide comparable sales to support your case. Appeals often succeed when assessor's value is clearly above market.