Sandoval County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

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Sandoval County NM EagleWeb, Parcel Map & Tax Navigator

Sandoval County Property Search, EagleWeb Records, 2026 Values & Tax Lookup

The Sandoval County Assessor property search is the official starting point for real-estate values, ownership records, account numbers, parcel numbers and taxable-value information for property in Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Placitas, Cuba, Jemez Springs and other Sandoval County communities.

The current County Assessor is Edward Olona. Use Assessor EagleWeb to identify and understand the property, Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor’s office for the actual tax balance and payment, and Clerk Anne Brady-Romero’s Records & Filing Division when you need the recorded deed or another official land document.

Account, parcel & owner search
13-digit parcel lookup
Taxable value = generally 1/3
2026 final rates pending until fall
Search Property Records Open Parcel Mapping Search Property Taxes Assessor Forms
County Assessor Edward Olona
Assessor phone 505-867-7562
County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor
2026 mill rates Pending fall certification
Verified August 12, 2026
Current Sandoval County status — August 12, 2026

The 2026 Value Is Set, but the Final 2026 Tax Rate Is Not Yet the Number to Publish

Sandoval County’s 2026 Notice of Valuation cycle occurred in the spring. Property owners normally had 30 days from the mailing of the Notice of Valuation to protest the value, classification, allocation or denial of an exemption.

That ordinary 2026 administrative protest period has therefore passed by August. The next major countywide property-tax step is the setting of current-year mill rates. Sandoval’s official calendar says the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration issues tax rates around September 1.

The Assessor then transfers the tax roll to Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor around October 1. Annual tax bills are mailed by November 1.

NEXT MAJOR 2026 TAX MILESTONE SEP
1 STATE MILL-RATE PROCESS
New Assessor in 2026 Edward Olona is the current Sandoval County Assessor. His listed term runs through December 2026.
Final tax bill not mailed yet The 2026 tax statement is a fall Treasurer document, not the spring Notice of Valuation.
Do not copy the sample mill rate Sandoval’s website uses sample calculations for education; actual rates vary by tax district.
2026 rate warning: do not label a prior-year rate or the county website’s example rate as the final 2026 Sandoval County property-tax rate. Taxing districts differ and the current-year rates are finalized later in the annual cycle.
Four property jobs, four routes

Sandoval Assessor vs Treasurer vs County Clerk vs Protest Board

County Assessor

  • Full property value
  • Taxable value
  • Owner/account records
  • Parcel numbers
  • Property classification
  • Head of Family exemption
  • Veteran exemptions
  • Low-income value freeze

County Treasurer

  • Tax bill
  • Current balance
  • Online payment
  • Tax receipts
  • Delinquency
  • Penalty and interest
  • Tax-release payment

County Clerk

  • Recorded deeds
  • Grantor/grantee search
  • Mortgages
  • Liens
  • Plats
  • Book & page research
  • Official document copies

Valuation Protest Board

  • Formal value dispute
  • Classification dispute
  • Exemption denial dispute
  • Hearing after informal review
  • Evidence review

Choose Your Sandoval County Property Task

Search a parcel Use EagleWeb with an account number, 13-digit parcel number or owner name.
Review taxable value Compare full value, one-third taxable value and enrolled exemptions.
Open the parcel map Use the Assessor’s mapping tool for general parcel identification and geographic context.
Estimate taxes Open the property record and use EagleWeb’s Estimate Taxes tool.
Search the actual bill Use the Treasurer’s TaxWeb account for the live amount owed.
Find the deed Start with the Assessor’s legal description, then search County Clerk records.

Sandoval County Property Guide

EagleWeb search syntax that saves time

Sandoval Account Number, Parcel Number & Owner Search Tips

Real-property account Residential/real account numbers can appear with an R prefix, such as R0013500.
Mobile-home account EagleWeb identifies mobile accounts with an M prefix.
State-assessed account State-assessed accounts can use a U prefix.
Parcel number Enter the complete 13-digit parcel number without dashes.
Owner name Search surname first; partial first or last names can be used when the full name is unknown.
Too many results? EagleWeb can return up to 1,000 matches. Add another field to narrow a broad owner search.
New search: clear the prior search before starting a different account search so old criteria do not unintentionally remain in the query.

Sandoval County Property Record Decoder

Record field What it means What to verify
Account Number Assessor’s tax-account identifier. Save it for Treasurer and office inquiries.
Parcel Number 13-digit geographic parcel identifier. Use full number without dashes in EagleWeb.
Owner Ownership carried on assessment records. Recorded deed if legal ownership is important.
Full Value Assessor’s full appraised value for property-tax purposes. Compare with the current Notice of Valuation.
Taxable Value Generally one-third of full value before applicable exemptions. Do not treat full value as the number multiplied directly by the mill rate.
Net Taxable Value Taxable value after qualifying exemptions and adjustments. This is closer to the value used with the tax rate.
Property Classification Residential or non-residential treatment. Tax rates can differ by classification and district.
Legal Description Assessment description of the property. Use it with the Clerk because Clerk staff cannot locate a deed from street address alone.
Exemption Head of Family, veteran or other qualifying reduction. Confirm the exemption is actually enrolled for the tax year.
Tax District Geographic combination of county, municipal, school, bond and other levies. Use the final Treasurer bill for the actual current levy.
Reference mapping—not a boundary survey

Sandoval County Parcel Mapping & GIS

The Assessor provides parcel mapping for general identification and reference. It can help users understand which tract they are viewing, how parcels relate to one another and which general area a property occupies.

Parcel context Compare the intended tract with neighboring accounts.
Rural property Especially useful where properties outside Rio Rancho or Bernalillo do not have an intuitive street-address search.
Legal-description bridge Use mapping and EagleWeb to obtain identifying information before contacting the County Clerk.
Sandoval’s own disclaimer is important: Assessor parcel mapping is not prepared for legal, engineering, title or surveying purposes. Do not use an online parcel line to decide where a fence, building or easement legally belongs.
Open Official Parcel Mapping Read the county disclaimer, then continue to the current mapping resource.
New Mexico one-third taxable-value structure

How Sandoval County Converts Appraised Value Into Taxable Value

Full Appraised Value The Assessor determines the property’s full value under New Mexico property-tax law.
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3 Real and personal property taxable value is generally one-third of the full assessed/appraised value.
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Net Taxable Value Qualifying exemptions are subtracted before the applicable mill levy is applied.
Simple example: a property with a $300,000 full value begins with approximately $100,000 of taxable value before qualifying exemptions. If a $2,000 Head of Family exemption applies, that would reduce the ordinary net taxable value to approximately $98,000 before the applicable mill rate.
Do not multiply the full market value directly by the Sandoval mill rate. New Mexico first converts the property to taxable value, subtracts exemptions and then applies the appropriate district rate.
Residential valuation limitation

Understanding New Mexico’s Residential “3% Cap”

New Mexico limits ordinary year-to-year increases in the valuation of many residential properties. The widely referenced rule compares the current value with prior-year values and generally limits the increase to the higher of 103% of the previous year’s value or 106.1% of the value two years earlier.

103% Prior-year test One branch of the statutory residential-value limitation.
106.1% Two-year test The statute also compares with value from two years earlier.
EXCEPT Not universal Ownership change, new property, improvements and other statutory exceptions can remove or alter the limitation.
Buying a home can change the analysis. Do not assume the seller’s capped value will automatically become your future taxable value after a qualifying ownership change.
Estimate from the actual EagleWeb account

How to Use the Sandoval County Property Tax Calculator

Open the Assessor’s Tax Calculator instructions. Use the official Sandoval County Tax Calculator.
Enter EagleWeb. Search the property you want to estimate.
Open the property record. Double-click the matching property in the results.
Select Estimate Taxes. The option appears on the property-information page.
Enter the sales or list price. This is useful for purchase planning when today’s listed price differs from the seller’s enrolled value.
Run the estimate. Treat it as planning information, not as a substitute for the Treasurer’s actual future bill.
2026 timing: because final current-year tax rates are determined later in the annual cycle, an August estimate should not be represented as the final 2026 bill.
30 days from Notice of Valuation

Sandoval County 2026 Property Valuation Protest

Review the Notice of Valuation. It shows the Assessor’s full and net taxable values and starts the normal protest period.
Count 30 days from the notice mailing. A petition protesting value, classification, allocation or an exemption denial must normally be filed within that period.
Complete Sandoval’s protest form. The county requires you to state the value you believe is correct; do not leave the owner-value field blank or enter zero.
Sign and submit the petition. Sandoval’s current instructions say the form must be printed, signed and mailed or delivered to the Assessor’s Office.
Provide copies of evidence. Keep your originals and give staff copies of supporting material.
Attend the informal hearing. The area appraiser contacts the taxpayer to discuss the assessment and attempt resolution.
Proceed to the Valuation Protest Board if unresolved. A formal county hearing is scheduled when the dispute cannot be resolved informally.
August 2026 status: the normal 2026 Notice-of-Valuation protest window has passed. Sandoval states that a taxpayer who misses the administrative deadline may instead have a District Court refund remedy under state law, but that path has separate payment and filing requirements and should not be treated as a late Assessor protest.

Evidence worth preparing

  • Comparable sales
  • Recent purchase documentation
  • Independent appraisal
  • Incorrect square footage
  • Incorrect land size
  • Condition photographs
  • Repair estimates
  • Damage evidence
  • Incorrect classification
  • Your requested value
Open Sandoval Assessor Forms Find the Property Tax Protest form and current protest-information materials.
New Mexico does not use a standard homestead exemption

Sandoval County Head of Family Exemption

$2,000 Sandoval currently lists the Head of Family benefit as a $2,000 reduction from taxable value.
Primary residence The qualifying residence must be the owner’s principal New Mexico residence.
One per household Only one Head of Family exemption is permitted per household.
Broad family definition Sandoval’s current guidance includes married residents, widows/widowers, heads of household and single persons who otherwise qualify.
Apply once Once enrolled, the exemption generally continues in subsequent years while eligibility remains.
Ownership change matters A new owner must claim the exemption within the applicable annual filing period.
Do not search for a “New Mexico Homestead Exemption” and assume it works like Texas or Florida. Sandoval’s Assessor specifically describes the individual homeowner benefit as the Head of Family exemption.
2026 Sandoval forms reflect newer veteran benefits

Sandoval County Veteran & Disabled Veteran Exemptions

$10,000 Veteran Exemption Sandoval’s current Assessor FAQ and 2026 form set list a $10,000 veteran exemption from taxable value for qualifying veterans.
Percentage-disabled benefit Current Sandoval forms include a Veterans Percentage Disabled Exemption following New Mexico’s expanded disabled-veteran rules.
100% disabled veteran A qualifying veteran with the applicable disability status can receive a full exemption on the qualifying principal residence.
Eligibility certificate first Veteran eligibility is certified through the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services before the Assessor enrolls the benefit.
Principal-residence rule Disabled-veteran residence exemptions have occupancy requirements.
Surviving spouses Qualifying surviving spouses can also have rights under the applicable veteran provisions.
Watch for stale pages: one older Sandoval qualifying-exemptions page still displays the former $4,000 general veteran amount, while the county’s current FAQ and current Assessor forms list the newer $10,000 amount. Use the current form set and Assessor guidance when filing.
Open Current Veteran Forms Look for Veteran ($10,000), Veterans Percentage Disabled Exemption and 100% Disabled Veteran forms.
2026 income threshold published by Sandoval

Senior or Disabled Low-Income Property Value Freeze

65+ Age route Applicant may qualify by being at least age 65.
$42,900 Current Sandoval income limit The Assessor’s current guidance lists modified gross income below $42,900.
30 DAYS Application deadline File no later than 30 days after the Notice of Valuation is mailed.
Disability route A qualifying disabled property owner can apply with required proof even if not age 65.
Three consecutive applications Sandoval says the application must be completed for three consecutive years; after the third approved year, the freeze remains while qualifying residence conditions continue.
2026 ordinary filing period has passed. The current-year deadline is tied to the 30-day Notice-of-Valuation period, not to the fall tax-bill date.
Open 2026 Valuation Freeze Forms The Sandoval forms page includes a Low Income Valuation Freeze flyer and updated 2026 application.
Special method of valuation

Sandoval County Agricultural & Grazing Land

Qualifying agricultural land can be valued under New Mexico’s special agricultural method instead of ordinary unrestricted market valuation.

Dryland Sandoval provides a specific dryland application.
Grazing Separate grazing-land application and policy materials are available.
Irrigated farming Sandoval publishes a dedicated irrigated-farming application.
Actual qualifying use matters Acreage alone does not establish entitlement to agricultural valuation.
Documentation matters Prepare evidence showing the land satisfies the required agricultural-use standard.
Annual timing matters Agricultural special-valuation claims are tied to the Assessor’s annual filing calendar.
Open Agricultural & Grazing Forms Review Sandoval’s agricultural policy plus dryland, grazing and irrigated-farming applications.
2026 rendition forms available

Sandoval County Business Personal Property

The Assessor values taxable business equipment and other qualifying tangible personal property used in a profession, business or occupation.

Last day of February Sandoval’s annual calendar lists the final day of February as the ordinary personal-property rendition deadline.
2026 BPP Declaration Current Assessor forms include a 2026 Business Personal Property Declaration.
Itemized rendition A 2026 itemized rendition report is also available.
Purchase date Include when each item was purchased.
Purchase price Report original acquisition information requested by the Assessor.
Equipment description Identify the type of equipment and business account details.
August 2026: the ordinary 2026 rendition period has passed. If required property was omitted, contact Sandoval’s Business Personal Property staff rather than waiting for next year’s filing period.
Business Personal Property contact Email: screnditions@sandovalcountynm.gov
Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor

How to Search and Pay Sandoval County Property Taxes

Find the parcel with EagleWeb first. Save the account number and verify the owner/property description.
Open Sandoval Treasurer TaxWeb. Use the official Sandoval County property-tax records route.
Match the correct property. Treasurer Jennifer Taylor specifically warns taxpayers to verify the property description before remitting payment.
Check the tax year and installment. A spring second-half balance and a new fall first-half bill refer to different parts of the annual cycle.
Review the live amount due. Delinquent interest and penalty can make an old coupon amount inaccurate.
Choose online, phone, mail or in-person payment. Telephone payment is available at 877-727-3090.
Save the confirmation number. Online and telephone payments can take up to 72 hours to post.
Credit card 2.29% convenience fee, $1.49 minimum.
Debit card $3.50 flat convenience fee.
eCheck $1.00 flat convenience fee.
Posting time Allow up to 72 hours.
First-half tax-season option: Sandoval says New Mexico Bank & Trust branches in Rio Rancho accept payments during the November 10–December 10 first-half property-tax season.
Open Official Sandoval Payment Instructions Review online fees, phone payment, mail instructions, posting time and in-person options before paying.
2026–27 Sandoval property-tax cycle

Sandoval County Property Tax Calendar

Date What happens August 2026 status
January 1, 2026 Property valued and ownership determined for the tax year. Completed
Last day of February Deadline for certain property reports and institutional exemptions. Passed
By April 1 Assessor mails Notice of Valuation. Completed
30 days after notice Ordinary valuation protest and several individual claim deadlines. Passed for normal 2026 notice cycle
June 15 Assessor certifies county full valuation to the state. Completed
August 1 State Property Tax Division certifies final net taxable values for rate setting. Completed
Around September 1 DFA issues current-year mill rates. Upcoming
October 1 Assessor’s tax roll transfers to Treasurer. Upcoming
November 1 Treasurer mails annual property-tax bill. Upcoming
November 10 First-half 2026 property taxes become due. Upcoming
December 10 First-half payment deadline before delinquency charges. Upcoming
April 10, 2027 Second-half 2026 taxes become due. Future
May 10, 2027 Second-half payment deadline before delinquency charges. Future
One annual bill, two installments: Sandoval says the November tax statement contains coupons for first half, second half and full payment.
Penalty + interest can both apply

Sandoval County Delinquent Property Taxes

Interest Treasurer guidance lists interest at 1% of base tax due per month until paid.
Penalty An additional 1% of base tax per month can apply, with a maximum 5% penalty and $5 minimum.
State collection Delinquent real-property accounts can eventually transfer into New Mexico’s state delinquent-property process.
Three-or-more-year delinquency is serious. Sandoval’s Assessor FAQ warns that property with three or more years of delinquent real-property taxes can face state tax-sale action unless all required delinquent taxes, penalties and interest are resolved before sale.
Street address alone will not find a Clerk document

Sandoval County Deed, Mortgage, Lien & Property Document Search

County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero maintains recorded property documents. The Clerk’s office specifically states that staff cannot use a physical street address to locate a recorded document.

Search the Assessor first. Use EagleWeb to obtain the legal description, owner and other identifying information.
Choose a Clerk search key. The Clerk recommends legal description, grantor/grantee names or book-and-page information.
Open County Clerk Records & Filing. Use the official Clerk Records page.
Research the document. Distinguish deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and other recorded instruments.
Request a copy when needed. Email document requests to clerksoffice@sandovalcountynm.gov or contact the Records & Filing Division.
County Clerk Anne Brady-Romero
Records phone 505-867-7572
Email ClerksOffice@sandovalcountynm.gov
Fastest workflow: address → Assessor EagleWeb → legal description / owner → County Clerk document search.

Sandoval Property Search Problems & Fixes

Problem Best fix Use
Owner search returns too many results Add account, parcel or additional owner information to narrow the search. EagleWeb
13-digit parcel fails Enter all 13 digits without dashes. Parcel Search
Owner name search fails Try surname first, then given name: Smith Harvey rather than Harvey Smith. Owner Search
Need final 2026 property-tax rate Do not use the sample rate; current-year mill rates are finalized later in the annual cycle. DFA / Treasurer
Need current amount owed Move from EagleWeb to Treasurer TaxWeb. Treasurer
Need deed by street address Get legal description or grantor/grantee from Assessor first; Clerk cannot search by physical address. Assessor + Clerk
Missed 2026 value protest The normal 30-day Assessor window is closed; review the separate statutory refund remedy if applicable. Assessor / legal advice
Map boundary looks wrong Use the recorded plat and a professional survey rather than Assessor GIS alone. Clerk / Surveyor
Old owner’s name remains Confirm deed recording and provide the Assessor a current mailing address when necessary. Clerk + Assessor
Need buyer tax estimate Use EagleWeb’s Estimate Taxes option with the contemplated sales/list price. Tax Calculator
“I am researching Sandoval County account __________ / parcel __________. Please confirm the 2026 full value, taxable value, enrolled exemptions, property classification and whether my question should be handled by the Assessor, Treasurer or County Clerk.”

Sandoval County Property Office Contacts

Office Contact Best use
Sandoval County Assessor Edward Olona
1500 Idalia Road, Building D, 1st Floor
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-867-7562
Toll Free: 1-800-972-6368
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 		Property values, EagleWeb, exemptions, parcel mapping, personal property and protests.
Appraisal Staff 505-867-7503 Questions about appraisal methodology or property characteristics.
Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor
1500 Idalia Road, Building D, Atrium Level
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-867-7581
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 		Tax bills, balances, payment, delinquency and receipts.
County Clerk Records & Filing Anne Brady-Romero
1500 Idalia Road, Building D, 1st Floor
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-867-7572
ClerksOffice@sandovalcountynm.gov 		Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and recorded-document copies.
Official live actions

Sandoval County Property Search Action Center

EagleWeb Property Search Search account, parcel and owner records. Parcel Mapping Open the Assessor’s reference map and disclaimer. Tax Records Search the Treasurer’s property-tax account. Deeds & Recorded Records Search/request County Clerk property documents.
10 Sandoval County answers

Sandoval County Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Sandoval County property records?

Use the Sandoval County Assessor’s official EagleWeb system. Search by account number, 13-digit parcel number or owner name. After locating the property, review the full value, taxable value, ownership information and available parcel details.

2. Who is the Sandoval County Assessor in 2026?

Edward Olona is the current Sandoval County Assessor. Sandoval County lists his current term as June through December 2026. The Assessor’s office is at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D, first floor, in Bernalillo.

3. How do I search a Sandoval parcel number?

EagleWeb’s help instructions say to enter the complete 13-digit parcel number without dashes. If you have an account number instead, real-property accounts can use an R prefix, mobile-home accounts an M prefix and state-assessed accounts a U prefix.

4. What is Sandoval County taxable property value?

New Mexico generally sets taxable value at one-third of the property’s full appraised value. Qualifying exemptions such as the Head of Family or veteran exemption are then deducted to produce net taxable value before the applicable mill levy is applied.

5. Can I still protest my Sandoval County 2026 assessment?

The ordinary 2026 administrative protest period has passed. A property owner normally must file a protest with the Assessor no later than 30 days after the Notice of Valuation is mailed. Sandoval describes a separate District Court refund remedy for certain taxpayers who missed the administrative deadline, subject to state-law requirements.

6. What is the Sandoval County Head of Family exemption?

Sandoval County currently lists the New Mexico Head of Family exemption as a $2,000 reduction from taxable value for a qualifying principal residence. It is not a $2,000 reduction from the tax bill.

7. What is the Sandoval County veteran property-tax exemption in 2026?

Sandoval’s current Assessor FAQ and form set list a $10,000 general veteran exemption from taxable value for qualifying veterans. Current forms also include percentage-disabled and 100% disabled-veteran benefits. Eligibility certification is handled through the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services before enrollment with the Assessor.

8. What is the 2026 Sandoval County senior valuation-freeze income limit?

Sandoval’s current guidance lists a modified gross income limit below $42,900 for the low-income valuation freeze available to qualifying residents age 65 or older or qualifying disabled residents. The application is due within 30 days after the Notice of Valuation is mailed.

9. When are Sandoval County 2026 property taxes due?

Annual tax bills are mailed by November 1. The first half becomes due November 10 and may be paid through December 10 before delinquency charges begin. The second half becomes due April 10, 2027 and may be paid through May 10 before delinquency charges.

10. Where do I search Sandoval County deeds?

Use the Sandoval County Clerk’s Records and Filing Division. The Clerk cannot locate a recorded property document from physical street address alone, so first obtain the legal description, grantor/grantee name or book-and-page reference from the Assessor or other property records.

Official Sandoval County & New Mexico Sources

Sandoval County Assessor Current Assessor Edward Olona, office contacts, property-search resources and assessment responsibilities. EagleWeb Property Search Official property-record account and parcel search. Assessor FAQs Valuation, calendar, exemptions, protest process, delinquency and tax-bill explanations. 2026 Assessor Forms Value freeze, BPP, agricultural, protest and current veteran exemption forms. Parcel Mapping Official mapping disclaimer and parcel reference tool. Tax Calculator EagleWeb micro-steps for estimating tax from a property and sales/list price. Property Tax Rates One-third taxable-value formula and district-rate explanation. Sandoval County Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor, tax collection and payment resources. Pay Property Taxes Online, phone, mail and in-person payment options plus current convenience fees. County Clerk Property Documents Legal-description, grantor/grantee and book/page document-search guidance. New Mexico Property Tax January 1 valuation, annual notices and county-based assessment framework.
Verified for August 12, 2026: current Assessor Edward Olona; 505-867-7562 Assessor contact; EagleWeb property-search route and search syntax; parcel-map disclaimer; one-third taxable-value calculation; 30-day valuation-protest rule; $2,000 Head of Family exemption; current $10,000 veteran form/FAQ amount; 2026 low-income valuation-freeze threshold of $42,900; Treasurer Jennifer A. Taylor; November 10/December 10 and April 10/May 10 installment calendar; current 2.29% credit, $3.50 debit and $1 eCheck online fees; Clerk Anne Brady-Romero; and the Clerk’s requirement to use legal description, grantor/grantee or book/page rather than street address for document lookup.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website and is not affiliated with Sandoval County, the Sandoval County Assessor, Treasurer, County Clerk, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Department of Finance and Administration or any payment processor.

Values, exemption eligibility, mill rates, payment fees, appeal remedies and tax balances can change. Use the Assessor for valuation and exemption decisions, the Treasurer for live tax balances and payments, and the County Clerk for recorded property documents.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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