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Here are some of the questions we most commonly hear in the Treasurer's Office. But if you do not find the answer to a particular question, please just give us a call!
- Q - When are Tax Bills usually mailed?
- Q - When is the first half tax due?
- Q - Are there any late fees imposed if the taxes are not paid on time?
- Q - Do people have to go to the Treasurer's Office to pay their taxes?
- Q - Can I use a credit card to pay my property taxes?
- Q - How may an individual find out what their taxes are if a bill is not received?
- Q - Do I receive a property tax bill if my mortgage company pays my taxes?
- Q - What do I need to do if the mortgage company name on the tax bill is not my mortgage company?
- Q - What do I do if I paid off my mortgage and a mortgage company name appears on my tax bill?
- Q - I filed a Valuation protest at the County Assessor's Office and I haven't heard anything. Do I still have to pay my property taxes by December 10th?
- Q - I did not file a protest at the Assessor's Office but I want to protest my taxes. What do I do?
- Q - I didn't receive my property tax bill and it is now past the delinquency date; do I have to pay delinquency charges?
- Q - I'm going to be out of town when my Property Tax Bill arrives. How can I make arrangements to pay my bill to avoid Delinquency Charges ?
Common Tax Q & A
- Q - When are Tax Bills usually mailed?
A - Tax bills are mailed November 1 every year.
- Q - When is the first half tax due?
A - The First Half Tax payment is due November 10 and becomes delinquent if not paid by December 10 each year. The Second Half is due April 10 and becomes delinquent after May 10 each year.
- Q - Are there any late fees imposed if the taxes are not paid on time?
A - Delinquency charges for property taxes are 1% of the base tax due per month for interest and 1% of the base tax due per month for penalty. The maximum penalty is 5%. The minimum penalty is $5.00
- Q - Do people have to go to the Treasurer's Office to pay their taxes?
A - You may pay your taxes by mail using the envelope enclosed with your tax bill by enclosing the coupon from the tax bill. Mail your payment to the Grant County Treasurer, P. O. Box 89
Silver City, NM 88062. We also welcome your payment through our on-line payment system!.
- Q - Can I use a credit card to pay my property taxes?
A - Credit cards are accepted online.
- Q - Do I receive a property tax bill if my mortgage company pays my taxes?
A - No.
- Q - What do I do if I paid off my mortgage and a mortgage company name appears on my tax bill?
A - Contact our office so we can update the information and remove the mortgage company from your tax bill.
- Q - I did not file a protest at the Assessor's Office but I want to protest my taxes. What do I do?
A - According to State Law, 7-38-39 &-40 NMSA 1978, you must file a Claim for Refund in District Court no later than January 10. Prior to filing you must pay the amount due on your property tax bill.
- Q - I didn't receive my property tax bill and it is now past the delinquency date; do I have to pay delinquency charges?
A - According to 7-38-36 NMSA 1978, a taxpayer is still liable for taxes and any other associated charges even though a tax bill was not received.
- Q - I'm going to be out of town when my Property Tax Bill arrives. How can I make arrangements to pay my bill to avoid Delinquency Charges ?
A - Contact our office and we would be glad to assist, but recall that state law requires that your property taxes be paid on time.
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You may also be interested in these stories and documents:
- About property tax payments
The Grant County Treasurer’s Office is now accepting property tax payments online. Online payments may be submitted using your VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or bank debit card. Taxpayers are able to print a transaction receipt as confirmation of payment. Read more... - About the Treasurer's Office
The Treasurer's Office is the property tax collector for Grant County and several other governmental entities working in Grant County. Think of us as the "banker" for the County, and as an important source of service and information for County residents. Read more... - Important dates in the Treasurer's Office
Here are important dates in the Treasurer's Office, identifying critical points in the billing and payment of property taxes in Grant County. Have a question about these dates? Please give us a call! Read more... - Mission of the County Treasurer
Mission Statement: The Treasurer serves as the tax collector for Grant County, the State and numerous other tax agencies. The Treasurer's Office does not set the assesses valuation, the tax rate or the amount of taxes due. The Office collects and disburses tax collections to appropriate government agencies and keeps all books, records and funds pertaining to the office ready for inspection by the County Commission and the State Department of Finance and Administration. Read more... - Welcome to the office of the Grant County Treasurer
The Treasurer serves as the tax collector for Grant County, the State and numerous other tax agencies. The Treasurer's Office does not set the assesed valuation, the tax rate or the amount of taxes due. The Office collects and disburses tax collections to appropriate government agencies and keeps all books, records and funds pertaining to the office ready for inspection by the County Commission and the State Department of Finance and Administration. Read more...
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