New Mexico Application fees & screening

How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in New Mexico?

Yes. Screening fees are capped at $50, require written or digital notice and the applicant's written agreement, need a receipt, must be returned within 30 days in some cases, and no other application fees may be charged. An unauthorized screening fee makes the owner liable for $250 plus return of all fees.

Verified Source: NMSA 1978, § 47-8-19.2 (Laws 2025, ch. 122 (SB 267)) · last checked 2026-10-23