Taos County, New Mexico, governs two towns, two villages, and five unincorporated communities. In Taos County, NM, property records contain granular local land and housing data. These documents aid individuals in tracking titles, estimating taxes, developing intentionally, and trading knowledgeably.

Recent Taos County property records show a median home value of $286,753 and a median rent cost of $982 against the median household earning of $55,590. The records also reveal that the county levies a median property tax of 0.43% of a property's assessed fair market value.

In Taos County, NM, the County Clerk files and registers property records, encompassing land contracts, mortgages, liens, deeds, plats, and more. These vital documents are readily accessible to the public at their office, conveniently located at 105 Albright Street, Suite D, Taos, NM 87571.

Apart from the on-site access, individuals can access property records online through the Clerk's Office Land Records Look Up website. This database allows individuals to retrieve property instruments by conducting searches using reception numbers, grantor/grantee names, or book and page details.

Additionally, they can request these documents remotely through the Taos County Government web portal, by emailing anna.martinez@taoscounty.org, or by calling (575) 737-6380.

Fees for obtaining property records in Taos County, NM, vary. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page, while certified copies cost $1.50 for the first page, with an additional $0.50 for each subsequent page. Depending on size, plat and map copies are available at $0.50 to $10. For emailed or faxed copies, there is an additional $5 processing fee.

For zoning verification, property owners should contact the Taos County Planning and Zoning Department at 575-737-6440. Their office can provide official zoning classification data for any parcel within the county's jurisdiction.