Budagher & Tann

Budagher & Tann brings decades of combined experience in New Mexico property tax law to help property owners reduce their annual tax burden. Our attorneys understand the complexities of local assessment practices and have successfully challenged thousands of property valuations across Bernalillo County and surrounding areas. We work with both residential homeowners facing unexpected assessment increases and commercial property owners dealing with complex valuation issues. Our team maintains strong relationships with local assessors and appraisers, giving us insights into how properties are valued and where opportunities for reductions exist. We've helped clients save millions in property taxes through strategic appeals and thorough valuation analysis.

Our comprehensive property tax services include formal appeals to the County Valuation Protest Board, representing clients at hearings, and negotiating settlements with assessor offices. We conduct detailed property inspections, analyze comparable sales data, and prepare professional appraisals when needed. For commercial properties, we review income and expense statements, challenge capitalization rates, and examine assessment methodologies. We also provide ongoing assessment monitoring services, reviewing annual notices and identifying properties with appeal potential before deadlines pass. Our residential services cover single-family homes, condos, and multi-family properties, while commercial work includes office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and agricultural land. We handle both market value protests and challenges to special assessments or exemption denials.

The process starts with a free consultation where we review your property tax notice and assess appeal potential. If we identify savings opportunities, we'll conduct a property inspection and gather supporting documentation like recent sales data, repair estimates, or income statements. We prepare and file all necessary paperwork before statutory deadlines. We represent you at hearings, presenting evidence and arguments to the protest board. Throughout the process, we keep you informed of developments and potential settlement opportunities. Most appeals are resolved within 3-6 months, and we handle all communication with assessor offices and hearing boards.

We serve Albuquerque and the greater Bernalillo County area, including Rio Rancho, Corrales, and Los Ranchos. Our practice extends to surrounding counties including Sandoval, Santa Fe, and Valencia counties. We're familiar with local assessment practices and maintain relationships with assessors throughout central New Mexico.