Office Accomplishments
Public Information Program Award
In August 2016, The Office of the Santa Fe County Assessor received an international Public Information Award from the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). The Public Information Program Award recognizes an assessment jurisdiction that has developed and implemented an effective way to disseminate information about the assessment process. The Office of the Santa Fe County Assessor received this award for how well they connect with the community online and in-person to ensure all constituents have easy access to information.
Fair & Equitable Magazine Feature
In April 2017 The Office of the Santa Fe County Assessor was featured in the International Association of Assessing Officers' magazine "Fair & Equitable" for the Public Information Program Award they received in 2016. This magazine is available to appraisal jurisdictions world wide.
Public Sector Champion Jurisdiction of the Year
September 2017 - The Office of the Santa Fe County Assessor received the Public Sector Champion award, Jurisdiction of the Year, from Thomson Reuters, for their continued efforts in public information through online live chat, outreach meetings, and high level of customer service. The Office of the Santa Fe County Assessor continues to ensure easily available access to information via their website and social media outlets.
IAAO Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration
July 23, 2019 - International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) recognizes jurisdictions that utilize best appraisal and assessment practices in their offices. Out of 3,007 jurisdictions nationally, our office is only the 47th jurisdiction in the United States and the 1st in New Mexico to receive this prestigious award.
Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction of the Year
August 30, 2022 - The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) presented this award to the Office of the Santa Fe County Assessor as a national, state/provincial, regional, or local assessment agency that has instituted a technical, procedural, or administrative program that is an improvement over prior programs in our jurisdiction and is generally recognized as a component of a model assessment system and a contributing factor to equity in property taxation.