Otero County, NM Property Tax Calculator
Otero County homeowners pay a median $902 a year in property tax, 0.55% of a median $162,700 home: below New Mexico's 0.70% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Otero County by home value, at 0.55%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,108 | $92 |
| $300,000 | $1,662 | $139 |
| $400,000 | $2,216 | $185 |
| $500,000 | $2,770 | $231 |
| $750,000 | $4,155 | $346 |
| $1,000,000 | $5,540 | $462 |
Otero County against New Mexico and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero County | 0.55% | $902 | $162,700 | $55,876 |
| New Mexico | 0.70% | $1,731 | $248,100 | $64,059 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Otero County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Otero County?
The effective rate is 0.55%: a median $902 a year on a median $162,700 home. That's the 8th highest of the 11 New Mexico counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Otero County?
About $2,216 a year, $185 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Otero County compare with the rest of New Mexico?
Its rate is below the state's 0.70%. Across New Mexico, covered counties range from 0.48% to 2.00%.
How do I lower my Otero County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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