Ranch Taos, New Mexico Delinquent Tax Sale Property


The collection of real estate taxes for properties located in Ranch Taos New Mexico is a major priority for the Taos County New Mexico tax collector. Ranch Taos New Mexico real estate property taxes help fund local services such as public education, police protection and medical services.

Delinquent property taxes on property located in Ranch Taos New Mexico create a serious cash-flow problem for the municipal. If the county is unable to collect real estate property taxes, they are also unable to fund important government services like police protection, public schooling, and emergency medical services.

In an effort to recover lost tax revenue, tax delinquent property located in Ranch Taos New Mexico is sold at the Taos County tax sale. The property is sold to the successful bidder (state laws differ), though often it is sold for the amount of unpaid taxes.

Successful bidders at the Taos County New Mexico tax deed sale receive an New Mexico tax deed. The sale vests in the purchaser all right, title and interest of Taos County in the property, including all delinquent taxes which have become a lien since issuance of New Mexico tax deed.

Everyone is happy, Taos County New Mexico recovers lost tax revenue, the purchaser acquires title to the tax delinquent property free and clear of all liens (including mortgages) created prior to the tax sale.

As with any investment, there is always an element of risk. Even if the tax sale process is written into New Mexico law, mandated by New Mexico law, and regulated by New Mexico law, there is still a chance of purchasers incurring substantial loss. It is recommended that anyone considering buying a tax lien or tax foreclosure property consult properly licensed legal and accounting professionals.

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Learn about Tax Deeds in other counties or municipalities located in New Mexico.

The following is a list of counties located in the state of New Mexico. Tax Deeds for properties located in the following counties are sold at New Mexico county tax sales.

Learn more about each county's individual tax sale process by clicking on the name of the county for which you are interested from the list below: