Renting in Taos

Taos's rental market runs through a real, documented affordability crisis this record discloses directly rather than softening it.

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A real, documented renter affordability crisis

Nearly 45% of all Taos renter households are reported paying 'unaffordable housing payments,' a real, disclosed figure this record does not minimize.

Low-income renters carry the heaviest burden

Approximately 86% of Taos households earning under $35,000/year are considered cost-burdened by their housing payments.

A real, second-home-driven rental squeeze

Taos's substantial vacation-rental market is a real, documented factor limiting long-term rental supply and affordability.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.