Lea County
Lea County covers 4,392 square miles of southeastern New Mexico, with the county seat at Lovington.
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- Lea County parcel map and property searchProperty records · Property owner
Lea County's public map viewer for parcel boundaries and local map layers.
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- New Mexico Property Tax DivisionNew Mexico property tax rules, valuation limits, exemptions and oversight of county assessors. The county assessor values the property and the county treasurer bills it.
- Lea County TreasurerProperty taxes
The office that bills and collects property taxes and handles delinquent accounts.
- Lea County zoning and land useZoning
Zoning districts and land use rules, and which uses and buildings the rules permit on a given piece of land.
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Farm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
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- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
- USFWS Wetlands MapperNational Wetlands Inventory map from USFWS. Click any spot to see mapped wetland type. Some states publish a newer inventory of their own, so check the state wetland data too.
- Lea County floodplain and flood zonesFlood zones
Flood zone information and the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
- Lea County ClerkPlats
Where deeds, mortgages, easements and other land documents are recorded. Start here to search recorded documents or order a copy.
Carrie Sandoval, County Clerk- Phone
- (575) 396-8619
- New Mexico liquid waste (septic) permitsSeptic systems
In New Mexico the state Environment Department, not the county, permits septic systems. Start here for new permits, transfers of ownership and registered installers.
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- New Mexico Environment DepartmentNew Mexico's environmental agency: water quality, liquid waste, drinking water, air quality and contaminated sites.
- New Mexico building code and construction permitsBuilding permits
New Mexico applies statewide construction codes through the Construction Industries Division, which also issues permits and inspects outside the cities and counties that run their own programme.
- New Mexico State Land OfficePublic land
New Mexico state trust land: leases, rights of way, easements and the land status map. About nine million surface acres.
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- New Mexico EMNRDState parks, forestry, mining reclamation and oil and gas in New Mexico.
- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
- New Mexico food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)
Official New Mexico food-assistance program information, listed by USDA. Find application guidance and program contacts. Check the program for current eligibility, benefits, and EBT help.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
- New Mexico local food-assistance officesFind a local office that handles food-assistance applications and case questions. Choose your county or service area in this official state directory.
- New Mexico unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits
Find New Mexico unemployment insurance program and claim-filing links in the Labor Department’s CareerOneStop directory. Check the state program for eligibility and filing instructions.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
- New Mexico Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)
Find New Mexico Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
- New Mexico energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance
Find New Mexico energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
- New Mexico WIC programWIC nutrition help
Official New Mexico WIC site run by the Department of Health, with WIC food benefits, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and clinic locations.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
- New Mexico child care assistanceHelp paying for child care
Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
- New Mexico rental assistance and public housingRent help and public housing
Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
- New Mexico emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help
Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
- New Mexico TANF cash assistanceCash assistance (TANF)
Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
- New Mexico child support servicesChild support services
Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
- New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services DepartmentSenior services and aging
Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
- New Mexico Division of Vocational RehabilitationDisability services
Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
- New Mexico veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help
Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
- New Mexico unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money
Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
- New Mexico driver and vehicle servicesDriver licenses and state IDs · Vehicle registration and titles
Official driver and vehicle services. Check the agency for renewals, appointments, document requirements, registration, and titles.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
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Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
- USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards
Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
- IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help
Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
- USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training
Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
- USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid
Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryConsumer complaints and scams
Find your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
- New Mexico emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance
State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
- USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals
Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
- USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets
Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
- SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business
Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
Other Lea County links
- Lea County septic systemsRules and permits for onsite septic systems, including new systems, repairs and inspections.
Lea County offices
- Lea County AssessorProperty valuation and classification.Ava Benge, Assessor
- Phone
- (575) 396-8626
- Address
- 100 North Main, Suite 2, Lovington, NM 88260
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- Lea County TreasurerProperty tax billing and collection.Lajuan Hayes, Treasurer
- Phone
- 575-396-8643
- Address
- 100 North Main, Suite 3C, Lovington, NM 88260
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- Visit website
- Lea County Planning and ZoningZoning, land use and development review.
- Phone
- (575) 396-8696
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- Visit website
- Lea County Environmental ServicesEnvironmental programs and services.
- Phone
- 575-942-8222
- Address
- 3411 N. West County Road Hobbs, NM 88240
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- Visit website
- Lea County GISMapping and GIS data.
- Phone
- 575-396-8521
- jportulano@leacounty.gov
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- Visit website
- Lea County GIS mapThe official interactive GIS map for Lea County. Open it to search a property and see its parcel and the other map layers the county publishes.
- Lea County maps on GISFinderProperty lines, aerial photos, flood zones, wetlands and GIS data downloads.
- Lea County USDA FSA and NRCS officeThe Farm Service Agency office for Lea County is at the Lovington Service Center, 401 E Tatum Highway, Lovington, NM 88260. Call it to sign up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and other farm programs, and for farm and tract records. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works from the same office: ask it for wetland determinations, highly erodible land questions and conservation plans.
- Phone
- (575) 396-5857
- Address
- 401 E Tatum Highway, Lovington, NM 88260
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- Visit website
Other county departments (1)
- Fly HobbsYou can check current flight schedules to and from Hobbs, find airport information and parking, and learn about the Fly Hobbs aviation event and local travel options.
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- Visit website
Guides
- How property taxes work: who assesses, who collects
- How to find who owns a piece of land
- How to get help buying food: SNAP and WIC
- How to file for unemployment benefits
- How to get Medicaid, CHIP or Marketplace health coverage
- Help paying energy bills: LIHEAP and weatherization
- Help paying for child care
- Help with rent and housing: Section 8, shelter and eviction help
- Cash assistance for families: TANF, SSI and general assistance
- How child support works
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities
- How to get help with veterans benefits
- How to find unclaimed money in your name
Other New Mexico counties
Neighboring counties
About Lea County
Lea County covers 4,392 square miles of southeastern New Mexico, with the county seat at Lovington. The County Assessor sets property values, the County Treasurer bills and collects property taxes, and the County Clerk keeps recorded land documents.