$2,000 Property Tax Exemption for Head of Household

Tanya R. Giddings, Bernalillo County Assessor gave a presentation at GAAR on April 21st. One of her main topics was a reminder to all Bernalillo County homeowners to take the Head of House $2,000 Exemption on their home. And if you are a veteran or a disabled veteran, there are more exemptions available.

Can't remember if you've applied?
Here is a quick and easy way to check.
And once you've applied -  you do not need to apply for your address again!

How to Apply for the Head of Household Property Exemptions in Bernalillo County:

  1. Go to: http://assessor.bernco.gov/public.access/search/commonsearch.aspx?mode=realprop
  2. Enter your House Number and Street (just the name, do not enter type or quadrant)
  3. Filter by Address
  4. Filter by 2020
  5. Enter Search (this should bring up your profile)
  6. Click Values (under Exemptions, you can see if you've previously applied).
    • If you have, there is no need to apply again, the exemption continues each year until you sell that property
    • If you have not applied - continue to #7
  7. Go back to Profile and copy your Property Description (just the lot & plat description)
  8. At the top of the page, click Assessor's Forms
  9. Click Head of Family Exemption Online Submission Form *NEW*
  10. Complete Online Application, pasting the Property Description into the  Legal Description
  11. If you are just applying for the Head of Household Exemption, there is no need to attach any files
  12. If you are also applying for a Veteran or Disabled Veteran Exemption - go to Forms and complete the Veterans Tax Exemption Application. This form will be sent to the NM Department of Veteran Services. They will issue you a certificate that you can upload with your online application.

Please Note:

  • A $2,000 Exemption does not equate to a $2,000 savings, but depending upon your property value you could see $100 or more in savings.
  • Additional Exemptions including a Value Freeze is available for property owners with a modified gross income of $35,000 or less during the previous tax year, and are 65 years of age or over; or disabled.
  • New homeowners in 2021, will have to wait until November 2021 to apply for next year.

If you have any questions, please contact the Bernalillo County Assessor:
     Office of the Assessor
     501 Tijeras Ave NW
     Albuquerque, NM 87102
     505-222-3700
     assessor@bernco.gov