88317 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 88317 (Cloudcroft, New Mexico) pay a median of $872/year in property taxes on homes valued at $206,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.42%, which is 28% below the New Mexico state average of 0.59%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 88317 is approximately $73, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Otero County. This is $270 less than the New Mexico average of $1,142/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in New Mexico, 88317 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 87936 (0.43%) and 87552 (0.42%).

In Cloudcroft, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $72,083, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

New Mexico reassesses property at market value upon sale with no statewide cap; Otero County will establish a new assessed value based on purchase price. Otero County provides Homestead and Senior Exemptions for primary residents — file your application with the Otero County Assessor's office immediately after closing with proof of residency, ownership, and age documentation. Request confirmation from the Otero County Assessor that your exemption was recorded on the assessment roll before paying your first tax bill.