Delinquent Tax
Penalty & Interest on Delinquent Tax
For specific penalty and interest amounts due, contact the Treasurer’s Office.
Penalty and interest on delinquent amounts are calculated as follows:
Extended Delinquency
Real Property that is delinquent for 3 years is reported to the State of New Mexico Property Tax Division in July of the 3rd year of delinquency. Once reported, all taxes plus a state cost fee of $125 must be paid to keep the property from being sold at auction. Real property that is four years delinquent is auctioned by the State of New Mexico.
For specific penalty and interest amounts due, contact the Treasurer’s Office.
Penalty and interest on delinquent amounts are calculated as follows:
- Penalty: 1% per month on delinquent TAX AMOUNT ONLY – 5% maximum
- Interest: 1% per month on delinquent TAX AMOUNT ONLY – no maximum
Extended Delinquency
Real Property that is delinquent for 3 years is reported to the State of New Mexico Property Tax Division in July of the 3rd year of delinquency. Once reported, all taxes plus a state cost fee of $125 must be paid to keep the property from being sold at auction. Real property that is four years delinquent is auctioned by the State of New Mexico.