N.M. Code R. § 3.6.5.8 – Classification of Property - Multiple Use Properties

A. Property shall be classified as residential or nonresidential in accordance with the definitions found in Section 7-35-2 NMSA 1978.
B. Multiple use properties are properties which contain both residential and non-residential components. Multiple use properties shall be classified according to their individual components if it is possible to separate the property into discrete entities. If it is not feasible to separate a multiple-use property into discreet entities, then that property shall be classified according to the predominant use of the property. Examples: a ranch which can be separated into residential and non-residential components exemplifies a multiple use property divisible into discrete parts. A single building with an apartment and a store, however, generally cannot be separated into its discrete components.
C. Predominant usage of a property may be arrived at by calculating the value of each component through the generally accepted methods of valuation-comparable sales, income or cost-as applicable.
[3/23/83, 12/29/94, 8/31/96; 3.6.5.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 3 NMAC 6.5.8, 4/30/01]