McKinley County, New Mexico, has Gallup as its lone city. Property records in McKinley County, NM, are necessary tools for understanding the real estate landscape in the county. They contribute to informed decision-making in property investment and management.

McKinley County property records indicate an average home value of $70,820, while residents uphold a median rent of $765. Additionally, the data discloses a median household income of $43,847 and a median property tax rate of 1.61%.

In McKinley County, NM, property records fall under the purview of the  County Clerk. The Clerk diligently archives and records various documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, subdivision maps, and surveys. They typically index these records by party name, document type, book and page, legal description, and recording date range and digitize them for future retrieval.

The digital files are stored in the office's electronic terminals, while the physical forms of these documents are archived in the Clerk's office (207 West Hill Ave., Gallup, NM). Both formats can be accessed during regular office hours. The public can also obtain copies of property documents by submitting a  Request to Inspect Public Records form.

The fees for obtaining property records in McKinley County vary. Unassisted document copies cost $0.50, and $1 for assisted ones. For certified documents, the cost is $3 plus a $0.50 copy fee per page.

In McKinley County, zoning information is not regulated by a general zoning ordinance. Instead, land division and development are governed by the  Subdivision Regulations and the County Master Plan. For specific zoning information or other details about a particular area in the county, individuals can contact the Legal Department at (505) 863-1400.