The real property of a housing project, as defined in Section 3-45-3 NMSA 1978, is declared to be public property used for essential public and governmental purposes and is property of a city of this state and is exempt from taxation until a deed conveying that property to a nonexempt entity is executed and delivered by the city.
History: 1953 Comp., § 14-46-19, enacted by Laws 1965, ch. 300; 1979, ch. 258, § 1.
Cross references. — For constitutional provision on tax-exempt property, see N.M. Const., art. VIII, § 3.
Inclusion of exempt property on tax roll. — Exempt property should be properly described on the tax roll, should be valued at its proper value and should be listed as exempt. 1955 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 55-6233.
Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 40 Am. Jur. 2d Housing Laws and Urban Redevelopment § 27.
84 C.J.S. Taxation § 254.
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 45 - Municipal Housing
Section 3-45-1 - Municipal Housing Law; short title.
Section 3-45-2 - Finding and declaration of necessity.
Section 3-45-5 - Creation of authority.
Section 3-45-6 - Prohibited actions.
Section 3-45-7 - Removal of commissioners.
Section 3-45-8 - Eminent domain.
Section 3-45-9 - Operation not for profit.
Section 3-45-10 - Sales, rentals and tenant selection.
Section 3-45-12 - Form and sale of bonds; interest on certain obligations.
Section 3-45-13 - Provisions of bonds and trust indentures.
Section 3-45-14 - Construction of bond provisions.
Section 3-45-15 - Certification of attorney general.
Section 3-45-16 - Remedies of an obligee.
Section 3-45-17 - Additional remedies conferrable to an obligee.
Section 3-45-18 - Exemption of property from execution sale.
Section 3-45-19 - Exemption of property from taxation.
Section 3-45-20 - Aid from state or federal government.
Section 3-45-21 - Cooperation in undertaking housing projects or affordable housing programs.
Section 3-45-22 - Procedure for exercising powers.
Section 3-45-23 - Supplemental nature of the Municipal Housing Law.
Section 3-45-24 - Housing bonds; legal investments; security; negotiable.