The Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form, printed as the Semiannual Property Tax Payment Agreement, is the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office agreement that lets a property owner pay by automated withdrawal from a bank account. It is one of the Bernalillo County property tax forms, and it is for owners whose taxes are not delinquent and not paid through a mortgage or escrow company. On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF; the signed agreement and a voided check go to the Treasurer's Office by mail, as described below.
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What is Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form – Bernalillo County, NM?
The Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form, printed as the Semiannual Property Tax Payment Agreement, is the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office agreement that lets a property owner authorize automated withdrawals from a bank account to pay property taxes on a parcel.
Completing it enrolls a parcel in what the form calls the semi-ACH program. Once enrolled, the county deducts the tax payment from the U.S. checking or savings account you designate. The form offers two choices: Half Tax Payment or Full Tax Payment. According to the Treasurer's page on automatic tax bill payment, authorized half-payments are deducted in December and May, and full-year payments are deducted in December. You have time to review your tax bill before the amount is deducted.
The form lists what you agree to. Withdrawals occur on the 9th of December and the 9th of May, or the following business day if the 9th falls on a weekend or holiday. You must promptly report any change in your bank account information. Any excess funds left in the account after the tax payments are either applied to future property taxes owed or returned to the taxpayer under NMSA 1978, Section 7-38-38.
The agreement is not a tax return or a tax bill. The Treasurer's page describes a separate monthly payment option, which is not available when taxes are escrowed in a mortgage payment.
Who needs to file Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form – Bernalillo County, NM?
Property owners in Bernalillo County who want their property tax bill paid by automated bank withdrawal use this form. The form sets participation criteria that you must meet:
- Property taxes for the property are not delinquent. The Treasurer's page adds that all prior taxes must be paid in full before you apply.
- A mortgage or escrow company does not pay the taxes for the property.
- You can submit the completed agreement and a voided check to the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office.
The form also asks whether you already have a parcel set up on semi-ACH and, if so, whether you want to use the account on file. An owner who adds another parcel or changes accounts answers those questions.
Do not use this form if a mortgage or escrow company pays your taxes, or if your taxes are delinquent. Owners who sell or transfer the property, or who want to leave the program, do not use this form: they send a written cancellation notice to the Treasurer's Office. The form does not describe signing for another person.
When to file Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form – Bernalillo County, NM
Submit the agreement when you want a parcel's property taxes paid automatically and you meet the participation criteria, meaning your taxes are not delinquent and no mortgage or escrow company pays them. The form prints no enrollment deadline.
The withdrawal dates are fixed: the 9th of December and the 9th of May, or the following business day if the 9th falls on a weekend or holiday. Half-payments are deducted in December and May; full-year payments are deducted in December. Send the agreement early enough that it reaches the Treasurer's Office before the withdrawal you want it to cover; the form does not state a cutoff, so call 505.468.7031 to confirm.
To stop the automatic payment, the Treasurer's Office must be notified in writing at least 30 days before the scheduled payment date.
Documents you need
- A voided check from the U.S. checking or savings account to be debited, mailed with the signed agreement to the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office.
How to fill out Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form – Bernalillo County, NM
Read the participation criteria
Confirm that property taxes for the parcel are not delinquent, that no mortgage or escrow company pays them, and that you can mail the agreement with a voided check.
Answer the semi-ACH questions
Answer Do you already have a parcel set up on semi-ACH? If you do, answer If so, do you want to use the account on file?
Enter the account holder name
On the line that begins "I/We," write the name of each person authorizing the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office to make automated withdrawals.
Enter the Property Parcel ID
Write the Property Parcel ID for the property whose taxes will be paid automatically.
Select half or full payment
Under Please select one, choose Half Tax Payment or Full Tax Payment.
Enter the property and mailing addresses
Write the Property Address and the Mailing Address.
Add phone and email
Enter your Phone number and Email address.
Sign and date the agreement
Sign on the Signature line and enter the Date. The form must be signed before it is mailed.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the parcel ID and your selection, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Attach a voided check and mail both as described under How to submit.
How to submit Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form – Bernalillo County, NM
The form is submitted by mail. Print the completed form, sign it and mail it with a voided check to: Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office, P.O. Box 27800, Albuquerque, NM 87125-7800.
- Mail: include the signed agreement and a voided check. The form names no other channel.
- After enrollment: tell the Treasurer's Office promptly if your bank account information changes. A written cancellation notice is required if you sell or transfer the property or want to stop participating, and the Treasurer's page says it must arrive at least 30 days before the scheduled payment date.
- Questions: call the Treasurer's Office at 505.468.7031.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Enrolling a parcel whose property taxes are delinquent; the form and the Treasurer's page require that taxes not be delinquent and that all prior taxes be paid in full.
- Enrolling a property whose taxes a mortgage or escrow company pays, which the participation criteria exclude.
- Mailing the agreement without a voided check; the form requires both.
- Mailing the agreement unsigned or undated; it has a Signature and a Date line.
- Not telling the Treasurer's Office when your bank account information changes after enrollment.
- Selling or transferring the property without sending a written cancellation notice to the Treasurer's Office.
- Asking to stop the payment with less than 30 days' written notice before the scheduled payment date.
- Expecting the withdrawal on the 9th when it falls on a weekend or holiday; it occurs on the following business day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay my Bernalillo County property tax automatically?
Yes, if your taxes are not delinquent and no mortgage or escrow company pays them. You complete this agreement, sign it and mail it with a voided check to the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office. The tax is then deducted from the checking or savings account you designate.
When is the money withdrawn from my account?
On the 9th of December and the 9th of May, or the following business day if the 9th falls on a weekend or holiday. Half-payments are deducted in December and May; full-year payments are deducted in December.
Can I use this form if my mortgage company pays my taxes?
No. The participation criteria say a mortgage or escrow company must not pay taxes for the property. The Treasurer's page also says the monthly payment option is unavailable when taxes are escrowed in a monthly mortgage payment.
How do I cancel automatic property tax payments?
Send a written notice to the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer's page says it must be notified in writing at least 30 days before the scheduled payment date. The form also requires written notice if you sell or transfer the property.
Where do I mail the Semiannual Property Tax Payment Agreement?
Mail the signed agreement and a voided check to the Bernalillo County Treasurer's Office, P.O. Box 27800, Albuquerque, NM 87125-7800. For questions, call 505.468.7031.
What happens to extra money left in my account after the tax payment?
Under the form, excess funds remaining in the account after the property tax payments are either applied to future property taxes owed or returned to the taxpayer under NMSA 1978, Section 7-38-38.
Can I fill out the Automatic Tax Bill Payment Form online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of Bernalillo County and does not submit the form; you mail it with a voided check to the Treasurer's Office.
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