Those buyers from urban areas in other states are frequently confused by the covenants and restrictions on Taos real estate properties. Let’s bullet some points that should help.

1. Other than building codes, there are few County or Town appearance or style restrictions. Those are normally in the historic areas in order to maintain the character of the town.

2. Subdivisions with homogeneous covenants are becoming more common.

3. The vast majority of covenants and restrictions are in deeds on individual parcels.

4. In general, restrictions on the use of Taos real estate or on construction style are not onerous. The most common is for pueblo style one story. This preserves area character as well as views.

5. Some subdivisions require submission of building plans for approval. Again, criteria are usually reasonable and not a problem for owners,

In the purchase process, Buyers are encouraged to thoroughly review all covenants and restriction documents. Your real estate broker should go over them with you, and get any questions answered promptly.

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