Bernalillo County Assessor Property Search & Tax Lookup 2026

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Search Bernalillo County Assessor Records, Parcel Values, Maps & Property Taxes

The Bernalillo County Assessor values taxable property and maintains ownership, parcel, building, land, exemption and Notice of Value records. The Bernalillo County Treasurer separately sends and collects the property-tax bill, while the County Clerk maintains recorded deeds and other legal property documents.

This 2026 guide shows how to search by parcel or property address, understand Full Value and New Mexico’s one-third taxable-value calculation, check Head of Family and veteran exemptions, review the residential valuation limitation, use the Notice of Value, estimate buyer taxes, check special tax districts, search the Treasurer account, understand installment dates and trace deeds through the Clerk.

Live 2026 Assessor records and parcel data
Full Value ÷ 3 → exemptions → net taxable value
2026 Notice of Value and protest workflow
Treasurer taxes, deeds, PID/TIF/TIDD checks
Search Assessor Records Search Property Taxes Search Deeds & Records NM Property Tax Rules
County Assessor Damian Lara
Assessor phone 505-222-3700
County offices 415 Silver Ave. SW
2026 value base Taxable = 1/3 Full Value
Verified August 12, 2026
August 12, 2026 status

Where the 2026 Bernalillo County Property Tax Cycle Stands

2026 Assessor values are already searchable, but the 2026 annual Treasurer bill comes later. Current Assessor records display Tax Year 2026 values, ownership, property characteristics, exemptions, Notice of Value, parcel map, satellite view and a tax-estimator option.
2026 Notice of Value was mailed Bernalillo County announced on April 1, 2026 that Notices of Value were in the mail. The ordinary spring review/protest period has therefore passed by August.
Check exemptions now Verify Head of Family, veteran and other relief directly on the 2026 value page instead of waiting for the November tax bill.
2026 first-half tax is still ahead Under New Mexico’s normal calendar, the 2026 first installment becomes due November 10, 2026.
Important protest distinction: if you received a later amended Notice of Value, denial notice or other assessment action, do not assume the ordinary spring deadline controls. Use the date and instructions on that specific notice and call the Assessor at 505-222-3700.
Delinquent-tax status: New Mexico’s Property Tax Division held a Bernalillo County delinquent-property auction on July 30, 2026. That date has passed. Owners or buyers researching an old delinquency should obtain the live account status rather than relying on the expired auction list.
State-system comparison

New Mexico Assessor Records Work Differently From Florida Property Appraiser Records

Bernalillo County uses New Mexico’s Assessor → Treasurer → County Clerk structure and displays a one-third taxable-value calculation. Florida counties use a different assessment framework and office terminology.

For comparison with another state system, see our previously published Volusia County Property Appraiser search and tax guide. Do not transfer Florida homestead, Save Our Homes or appeal rules to Bernalillo County.

Three different property-record lanes

Assessor vs Treasurer vs County Clerk in Bernalillo County

Damian Lara — Assessor Handles parcel identification, ownership for assessment purposes, full value, taxable value, exemptions, property characteristics, Notice of Value, parcel maps and valuation protests.
Tim Eichenberg — Treasurer Handles the actual county property-tax account, first and second installments, payments, delinquency and tax-collection records after the tax roll is delivered.
Michelle S. Kavanaugh — Clerk Handles recorded deeds, mortgages, liens and other instruments used to establish or research legal title and recording history.
Wrong-office example: if your home’s square footage or value is wrong, contact the Assessor. If the Assessor record is correct but the tax account is unpaid, contact the Treasurer. If you need the deed that transferred ownership, search County Clerk records.

Choose the Bernalillo County Property Task You Need

Find a property Search Assessor records, identify the correct PARID/UPC and save the property profile.
Understand the value Decode Full Value, one-third taxable value, exemptions and net taxable value.
Review the parcel map Open Map or Satellite View from the property record and compare legal-description clues.
Challenge a valuation Review the Notice of Value, identify the protest deadline and prepare evidence.
Find or pay taxes Move to the Treasurer after confirming the correct parcel and tax year.
Find a deed or lien Search County Clerk documents by name, grantor, grantee, recording date, book/page or legal description.

Jump to Your Bernalillo County Property Task

Six Fields to Verify Before Trusting a Bernalillo Parcel

PARID / UPC Save exact ID.
Tax Year Confirm 2026.
Owner Check current/tax-year.
Location Match street address.
Description Compare legal clues.
Exemptions Verify amounts.
Recent sale? An Assessor profile can show both “Current Owner” and “Ownership for Tax Year Selected.” A newly recorded deed and the tax-year ownership display do not always update at the same moment. Use County Clerk recording data when legal ownership is the issue.
2026 property-record decoder

What Bernalillo County Assessor Fields Mean

Property field Meaning What to do with it
PARID / Parcel Number Assessor identifier for the selected parcel. Save it for Assessor, Treasurer and Clerk cross-checks.
Tax Year Assessment year being displayed. Use 2026 when reviewing the current NOV and exemptions.
Current Owner Owner information presently displayed by the Assessor. For legal title, verify the recorded deed.
Ownership for Tax Year Selected Ownership record associated with the selected assessment year. Useful when researching a sale that occurred around a tax-year transition.
Location Address Situs address of the property. Compare with parcel map and deed.
Property Description Abbreviated legal or subdivision description. Use Clerk documents for the complete recorded language.
Primary Building SQ FT Building area carried by the Assessor. Challenge obvious errors with plans, measurements, permits or other evidence.
Full Value Total Assessor’s full property value before the one-third taxable-value calculation. This is the key number to review when contesting market valuation.
Taxable (1/3 Full Value) One-third valuation used before exemptions. Do not confuse this with the final tax bill.
Head of Family Qualifying exemption shown against taxable value. Current 2026 Assessor records show a $2,000 reduction where applied.
Veteran Veteran property-tax exemption amount applied to taxable value. Verify state eligibility and county application status.
Net Taxable Value Taxable value remaining after applicable exemptions. This is the key valuation basis used later in the tax calculation.
New Mexico residential valuation limitation

How the 3% Residential Value Limitation Works

New Mexico law generally limits qualifying residential valuation growth to the higher of 103% of the prior-year value or 106.1% of the value two years earlier. That is often described as the “3% cap,” but important exceptions can produce a much larger value change.

Normal limited growth The valuation rule can keep a continuing residential assessment below rapidly rising market levels.
Ownership change A transfer can trigger valuation at current and correct value rather than preserving the prior owner’s lower capped history.
Physical improvements New construction and qualifying improvements can create additional value outside the ordinary limitation.
Buyer warning — “tax lightning” effect: the seller’s existing tax history may significantly understate the buyer’s future tax exposure after a change of ownership. Use the Assessor’s buyer tax estimator instead of multiplying the seller’s existing bill by a small percentage.
Also not a tax-bill cap: the statutory limitation concerns property valuation. Mill rates, exemptions, special districts and other components can change independently.
Map + satellite + legal record

How to Use Bernalillo County Parcel Maps

The Assessor property profile includes built-in Map and Satellite View navigation. These tools are useful for matching a parcel with streets, neighboring tracts and the property profile.

Search and open the correct parcel. Confirm PARID, location and property description first.
Select Map. Review the parcel location and surrounding assessment parcels.
Select Satellite View. Compare visible structures and road access with the property profile.
Compare lot size and building information. An obvious mismatch can be a reason to contact the Assessor.
Use the legal description for document research. Take subdivision, lot, block, tract or section/township/range clues to the County Clerk system.
Use a survey for exact boundaries. Assessor GIS is not a substitute for a licensed boundary survey or title examination.
Official Assessor disclaimer: Bernalillo County says its dataset/map is compiled for identifying, classifying and valuing property, may contain preliminary or incomplete information, is not updated in real time and should be independently verified.
2026 Notice of Value calendar

Bernalillo County 2026 Notice of Value Timeline

The Notice of Value is the Assessor document to review when you disagree with value, classification or an exemption. It is not the later Treasurer tax bill.

Valuation date New Mexico property is valued for the tax year as of January 1.
2026 NOV mailed Bernalillo County announced that Notices of Value were in the mail on April 1.
Ordinary spring cutoff County 2026 outreach directed owners to complete relevant exemption/protest action during the notice window.
Today’s position Regular spring NOV review is past; verify any special or later notice separately.
Tax collection Treasurer billing occurs later using net taxable values and certified tax rates.

What to check on the Notice of Value

  • Owner name and mailing address
  • Property location and PARID
  • Full property value
  • Taxable one-third value
  • Head of Family exemption
  • Veteran or disabled-veteran relief
  • Other exemption amount
  • Net taxable value
  • Property classification
  • Protest instructions and deadline
Do not wait for the November tax bill to challenge an April assessment. The property-tax bill and valuation protest occur at different stages of New Mexico’s annual process.
Valuation Protests Board workflow

How to Challenge a Bernalillo County Property Value

Save the Notice of Value and online record. Record the mailing date, Full Value, taxable value, exemptions and PARID.
Identify the exact issue. Decide whether you dispute market value, classification, property characteristics or denial/missing application of an exemption.
Contact the Assessor for review. Call 505-222-3700 and have your parcel identifier ready.
Prepare credible evidence. Useful evidence can include comparable sales, professional appraisal, photos, repair information, floor plans, measurement records, permits and documents showing an exemption should apply.
File within the applicable statutory notice period. New Mexico property valuation protests are time-sensitive. Do not assume an informal conversation extends the written filing deadline.
Prepare for the Valuation Protests Board. Bernalillo County property protests can proceed before the local Valuation Protests Board, which is part of the state-supervised property-tax framework.
Keep the uncontested facts organized. Bring parcel identification and a concise statement of the value or classification you believe is correct.
August 12, 2026: the ordinary 2026 April NOV protest window is no longer current. If your dispute comes from an amended notice, late Assessor action or other special circumstance, call the Assessor immediately and follow the deadline printed on that document.
Reduce taxable value—not Full Value

Bernalillo County Property Tax Exemptions and Valuation Relief

Head of Family — $2,000 Current 2026 Bernalillo Assessor records show a $2,000 Head of Family exemption where approved. The reduction comes from taxable value rather than directly subtracting $2,000 from Full Value.
Standard Veteran — up to $10,000 New Mexico Department of Veterans Services says qualifying veterans or unmarried surviving spouses may exempt up to $10,000 of taxable property value.
Disabled Veteran Current New Mexico rules can exempt qualifying principal-residence property of a veteran with a federally determined service-connected disability, subject to state eligibility requirements.
Low-income senior / disabled valuation relief New Mexico offers valuation protection for certain qualifying owners. Income limits can change, so use the Assessor’s current form and threshold instead of an old online dollar figure.
2026 ordinary filing period has passed. Bernalillo County’s spring 2026 outreach directed owners to complete current-year exemption action during the Notice of Value window. For a missed exemption, death of a spouse, veteran-status change or other special situation, contact the Assessor instead of assuming no remedy exists.
New Mexico Veteran Property Tax Benefits Check current state eligibility, documentation and exemption forms before submitting the claim to the appropriate county process.
Essential for buyers

How to Use the Bernalillo Property Tax Calculator

Each Assessor property profile can include a Tax Calculator tab. It is especially useful when a property is being sold because ownership changes can cause the new assessment to move toward current and correct value.

Search the exact property first. Open its 2026 profile and verify parcel, location and current value.
Select Tax Calculator. The calculator carries the parcel number and property type into the estimate.
Enter the proposed market / sale amount. Use the amount relevant to your purchase analysis.
Review estimated tax—not just prior-year tax. The calculator warns that ownership change can result in assessment at current and correct value.
Check the disclaimer. Actual value can differ from sale price, and actual mill rates can be higher or lower than the estimator’s rate.
Add excluded items to your due-diligence checklist. The Assessor states that its estimate does not account for exemptions or special districts such as PID, TIF or TIDD.
Do not quote the estimator as a guaranteed future bill. It is an estimate using the latest available rates and assumptions. The final Treasurer bill depends on the certified tax roll, actual value, exemptions, district millage and any applicable special assessments.
The hidden layer in some buyer estimates

Check PID, TIF and TIDD Before Estimating a Bernalillo Tax Bill

Bernalillo County’s Assessor calculator specifically warns that estimated taxes may not include certain special assessment or development districts.

PID Public Improvement District. Check whether the property profile identifies a PID and whether a related assessment appears on the tax account.
TIF Tax Increment Financing can affect district-level tax calculations and should be identified separately from the base property value.
TIDD Tax Increment Development District information can appear in Assessor records and can make a simple buyer estimate incomplete.
Buyer due diligence: compare the Assessor profile, tax estimator and Treasurer bill. If the estimator is materially lower than the existing bill, investigate exemptions and special districts before assuming the difference is an error.
New Mexico two-installment calendar

Bernalillo County 2026 Property Tax Due Dates

First half due The first installment of 2026 real-property tax enters its statutory due period.
First half delinquent Unpaid first installment reaches the normal New Mexico delinquency date.
Second half due Second installment reaches its statutory due date.
Second half delinquent Unpaid second-half tax enters delinquent status under the ordinary state calendar.
Verify online Use the Treasurer account for the exact balance, posting and applicable charges.
Weekend/holiday safeguard: April 10, 2027 falls on a Saturday. Before timing a last-day payment, verify the Treasurer’s current operational instructions and any statutory next-business-day treatment rather than relying only on the calendar graphic.
2025 taxes: the 2025 second-half installment was due in spring 2026 and is already past its normal May delinquency date. If it remains unpaid, request the current live payoff rather than sending the original amount from an old bill.
County collection → state delinquent bureau

What Happens When Bernalillo County Property Taxes Stay Delinquent?

1. Treasurer delinquency Missed installments can accrue statutory interest, penalty and collection costs.
2. Older delinquency Long-running delinquent real-property obligations can eventually move into the state Property Tax Division’s delinquent collection process.
3. State collection The New Mexico Delinquent Property Tax Bureau works with taxpayers, including installment arrangements in qualifying cases.
4. Public auction Public sale is an eventual last-resort collection method for qualifying long-term delinquent real property.
Bernalillo County’s listed 2026 delinquent-property auction was July 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Because that auction has already occurred, use current Treasurer and New Mexico Property Tax Division records for the status of any property that appeared on an older list.
A delinquent-property list is not a normal real-estate listing. Tax-auction title, notice, redemption and occupancy issues can be complex. Buyers should independently examine the recorded title and obtain qualified legal/title advice before bidding or relying on auction status.
New Mexico Delinquent Property Tax Auctions Check current Property Tax Division auction schedules rather than relying on an expired Bernalillo list.
Recorded ownership and lien research

Search Bernalillo County Deeds, Mortgages and Liens

The Assessor profile is useful for assessment ownership, but the County Clerk’s recorded-document system is the stronger source for deed history and instruments affecting title.

Start with the Assessor property profile. Save current owner name, property description, document reference and parcel number when available.
Open the Bernalillo County Clerk document search. Use the official Records Public Access kiosk.
Search by party name. The system supports Name, Grantor and Grantee fields.
Narrow with recording data. Add recording-date range, document number or book/page when available.
Use legal-description fields. Search subdivision, lot, block, tract, unit, section, township, range, parcel number or legal remarks.
Match the instrument to the property. A same-name match is not enough; compare recording data and legal description.
Request certification only when required. The Clerk’s online system supports searching and requesting copies/certified copies.
Deep historical coverage: the Clerk’s current public kiosk states that Recorder Documents are certified from January 1, 1800 through the system’s latest certified date.
Legal-record caution: the Clerk’s web service is a public convenience. For a transaction, title opinion, court filing or other high-stakes purpose, obtain the appropriate official/certified document instead of relying solely on an online index result.
Before making an offer

Bernalillo County Buyer Due-Diligence Sequence

Step Record to open What to verify
1 Assessor Profile PARID, owner, property address, description, building size, year built and lot acres.
2 Values Full Value, one-third taxable value, exemptions and net taxable value.
3 Tax Calculator Estimated post-sale tax using expected purchase price—not seller’s tax history alone.
4 PID / TIF / TIDD Whether special district costs can make the estimator incomplete.
5 Treasurer Current and prior-year payment status.
6 County Clerk Recorded deed, mortgage, lien and legal-description history.
7 Survey / title work Exact boundaries, easements, ownership and insurability outside Assessor GIS.
Most common buyer mistake: using the seller’s current tax bill as the buyer’s future tax forecast. New Mexico’s ownership-change valuation rules can make that comparison unreliable.

Bernalillo County Assessor, Treasurer & Clerk Contacts

Bernalillo County Assessor Damian Lara
BernCo @ Alvarado Square
415 Silver Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

505-222-3700
Mailing: PO Box 27108
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Bernalillo County Treasurer Tim Eichenberg
BernCo @ Alvarado Square
415 Silver Ave. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102

505-468-7031
Mailing: PO Box 27800
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Bernalillo County Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh
415 Silver Ave. SW, 2nd Floor
Albuquerque, NM 87102

505-468-1290
Fax: 505-468-1293
clerk@bernco.gov
Parking: Bernalillo County’s current Alvarado Square notices identify free parking at the southwest corner of Fifth and Silver.
Before visiting: individual counter hours and holiday schedules can change. Call the department first when you need an in-person exemption filing, certified document or time-sensitive protest.

Bernalillo County Property Search Problems and Fixes

Problem Best fix Correct office/tool
Cannot find address Shorten the search and try owner or parcel information instead of a fully formatted address. Assessor Search
Multiple owner matches Compare PARID, property location and description. Assessor Profile
Recent buyer not shown correctly Check the recorded deed and compare Current Owner with Tax Year Selected ownership. Clerk + Assessor
Taxable value seems too low Remember the Assessor explicitly uses one-third of Full Value before exemptions. Assessor Values
Full Value jumped after purchase Review the residential valuation limitation and ownership-change exception. Assessor
Building size is wrong Provide plans, measurements, permits, photos or other documentation. Assessor
Head of Family missing Check the 2026 exemption line and ask Assessor about eligibility/filing status. Assessor
Veteran exemption missing Verify state certification and county application status. NMDVS + Assessor
Estimator lower than existing bill Check exemption assumptions, PID, TIF, TIDD and actual tax district. Assessor + Treasurer
Treasurer portal under maintenance Do not pay through an unofficial substitute. Retry official site or call 505-468-7031. Treasurer
Need delinquent payoff Request the live balance rather than using an old printed tax bill. Treasurer / NM PTD
Need deed or lien Search Grantor, Grantee, document number, recording date, book/page or legal description. County Clerk
Need legal boundary Use recorded documents and a licensed surveyor instead of Assessor map lines. Clerk / Surveyor
Missed ordinary 2026 protest Call Assessor and identify whether a later amended notice or another statutory remedy applies. Assessor
“I’m researching Bernalillo County PARID/UPC __________ at __________ for Tax Year 2026. The Assessor record shows Full Value __________, Taxable 1/3 Value __________ and Net Taxable Value __________. My concern is __________. I have __________ as supporting evidence. Should this be corrected by the Assessor, handled as a valuation protest, researched with the Treasurer or verified through County Clerk records?”
Official live-action routes

Bernalillo County Property Search & Tax Action Center

Use the correct official system after identifying the parcel.

Assessor Search Profile, 2026 values, NOV, map, satellite and tax calculator. Property Tax Lookup Address, Parcel ID, Tax Year and payment records. Deeds & Liens Grantor, grantee, recording data, legal description and copies. NM Property Tax Division State oversight, delinquency and property-tax administration.
Bernalillo County 2026 answers

Bernalillo County Assessor Property Search FAQs

1. How do I search Bernalillo County Assessor property records?

Use the Bernalillo County Assessor Public Access system. Search using the property or owner information available in the portal, open the correct parcel and select Tax Year 2026. Verify the PARID, owner, property location, description, Full Value, taxable value, exemptions and Net Taxable Value before relying on the result.

2. Who is the Bernalillo County Assessor in 2026?

Damian Lara is the Bernalillo County Assessor. The Assessor can be reached at 505-222-3700. Current Assessor records list the mailing address as PO Box 27108, Albuquerque, NM 87125, and county operations are based at BernCo @ Alvarado Square, 415 Silver Ave. SW in Albuquerque.

3. Why does Bernalillo County show taxable value as one-third of Full Value?

Bernalillo County’s 2026 Assessor records explicitly display “Taxable (1/3 Full Value).” Applicable Head of Family, veteran and other exemptions are then deducted to determine Net Taxable Value. The final property tax is calculated later using the applicable tax district and mill rate.

4. What is the Bernalillo County Head of Family exemption?

Current 2026 Assessor records show a $2,000 Head of Family exemption for qualifying parcels. The $2,000 is deducted from taxable value, not from the property’s full market value. Owners should verify that the exemption appears on the current-year Assessor record.

5. Does New Mexico cap Bernalillo County residential property value increases at 3%?

New Mexico law generally limits qualifying residential valuation to the higher of 103% of the prior-year value or 106.1% of the value two years earlier. Important exceptions include changes of ownership and certain physical improvements, so a recently purchased or improved property can experience a larger valuation change.

6. When was the 2026 Bernalillo County Notice of Value mailed?

Bernalillo County announced on April 1, 2026 that Notices of Value were in the mail. The NOV shows assessment information used for the tax year and starts the time-sensitive review and protest process. By August 12, the ordinary spring protest period has passed, so owners with a later amended notice should follow the deadline on that notice.

7. When are 2026 Bernalillo County property taxes due?

Under New Mexico’s normal real-property tax calendar, the first half of 2026 tax is due November 10, 2026 and becomes delinquent after December 10. The second half is due April 10, 2027 and normally becomes delinquent after May 10, 2027. Verify current Treasurer instructions when a due date falls on a weekend or holiday.

8. Where can I search Bernalillo County property tax bills?

Use the Bernalillo County Treasurer property-tax search. The current system allows address and Parcel ID searches and a Tax Year filter. For address searches, the Treasurer advises users not to include the street suffix for best results. If the portal is temporarily under maintenance, call the Treasurer at 505-468-7031.

9. Where do I search Bernalillo County deeds and liens?

Use the Bernalillo County Clerk Records Public Access kiosk. It supports searches by name, grantor, grantee, recording date, document number, book/page, subdivision, lot, block, tract, section, township, range and parcel number. Certified copies can be requested through the Clerk when needed.

10. Can I use the Bernalillo County Assessor tax calculator to predict my exact tax after buying a home?

No. The Assessor describes the calculator as an estimate. It uses recent mill-rate information and an entered market or sale value, but actual assessed value and future rates can differ. The estimator also warns that it does not account for exemptions or certain special districts such as PID, TIF and TIDD.

Official Sources & 2026 Verification Notes

Bernalillo County Assessor Public Access Current parcel profile, Tax Year 2026 values, ownership, NOV, mapping and tax-estimator tools. Assessor Data Disclaimer Official warning regarding accuracy, preliminary data, real-time updates and independent verification. Bernalillo County Treasurer Property Tax Search, Parcel ID search, Tax Year filtering and payment functions. Bernalillo County Clerk Records Deeds, mortgages, liens, book/page, grantor/grantee and legal-description searches. New Mexico Property Tax January 1 valuation, Notice of Valuation, assessor/treasurer roles and statewide tax guidance. NM Property Tax Division State oversight, assessment administration and delinquent real-property collection. Delinquent Property Auctions Current New Mexico auction calendar, including the July 30, 2026 Bernalillo County sale. New Mexico Veterans Benefits Current standard and disabled-veteran property-tax exemption information. NM Secretary of State County Clerk Directory Current Bernalillo County Clerk identity, address, phone, fax and email.
Verified for this guide: Assessor Damian Lara; 505-222-3700; live Tax Year 2026 Assessor records; PARID/UPC records; Full Value; Taxable (1/3 Full Value); Head of Family, Veteran and Other exemption fields; Net Taxable Value; map, satellite and tax calculator; April 1, 2026 NOV mailing; residential valuation limitation; Treasurer address/Parcel ID search instructions; Treasurer phone 505-468-7031; Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh; Clerk document-search fields; veteran exemption amounts; and the July 30, 2026 Bernalillo delinquent-property auction.
Tax-rate note: this article intentionally does not publish one generic “2026 Bernalillo County tax rate.” Property tax depends on the parcel’s tax district and applicable millage, and special districts can affect the final bill. Use the live Assessor calculator for planning and the Treasurer’s certified bill for the amount actually due.

CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Bernalillo County, the Bernalillo County Assessor, Bernalillo County Treasurer, Bernalillo County Clerk, New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, New Mexico Department of Veterans Services, Tyler Technologies, iasWorld or any other government agency or vendor.

Property values, exemptions, income qualifications, protest deadlines, tax rates, tax districts, elected officials, installment dates, delinquency status, office procedures and online interfaces can change. Verify time-sensitive information directly with the responsible government office before filing a protest, paying taxes, claiming an exemption, purchasing property or making a legal or financial decision.

Editorial verification date: August 12, 2026.

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