What is the average property tax rate in Nevada?

Statewide, Nevada's effective property-tax rate is 0.466% — the state median real-estate taxes ($2,027) divided by the state median home value ($435,400), from the Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The national figure is about 0.937%, which puts Nevada at #49 of 51 (1 = highest). Individual counties vary widely; the table above shows every one.

Which Nevada county has the highest property taxes?

By effective rate, Mineral County is highest in Nevada at 0.741% (median bill $1,157), and Storey County is lowest at 0.340% (median bill $1,450). Ranked by dollars paid rather than rate the order changes, because home values differ so much across the state — the table above shows both columns and sorts on either.

What property tax exemptions are available in Nevada?

The veterans' exemption covers the first $2,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted each fiscal year by the increase in the Consumer Price Index since July 2003. The disabled veterans' exemption scales with the permanent service-connected disability rating: $20,000 of assessed value for total permanent disability, $15,000 at 80–99%, and $10,000 at 60–79%, all CPI-adjusted. Claimants must be bona fide Nevada residents; surviving spouses may qualify. Eligibility and filing are handled by your county assessor, and the exemption you qualify for changes your bill far more than the county you are in — the rates above are county medians and do not account for any exemption.

How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Nevada?

Appeals begin with the county assessor. To file formally, submit a petition to the County Board of Equalization during the specified period, usually in January. The case is then reviewed and a hearing may be scheduled at which the owner presents evidence supporting the claim, after which the board issues its decision. Missing the deadline usually means waiting a full year, so check the date on your own assessment notice rather than relying on a general figure.

When are property taxes due in Nevada?

Nevada property taxes are typically due in four equal installments: the third Monday in August, the first Monday in October, the first Monday in January, and the first Monday in March. Late payments may result in penalties and interest charges. Bills come from the local county assessor or treasurer, so billing questions go to the county rather than the state. If your taxes are paid through a mortgage escrow account, your servicer pays on this schedule on your behalf.

How is property assessed in Nevada?

Nevada assessors are required by law to assess all property every year. Taxable value is the market value of the land plus the current replacement cost of improvements less statutory depreciation of 1.5% per year of effective age, up to a maximum of 50 years, with Nevada Administrative Code requiring Marshall & Swift cost data. Assessed value is 35% of taxable value. This is why an effective rate computed from market value — as every rate on this page is — will not match the millage rate printed on your bill: the two are applied to different bases.

Nevada property taxes by county

Statewide effective rate 0.466% · national rank #49 of 51 (1 = highest) · 17 county-equivalents · U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year

Across Nevada, the median owner-occupied home pays $2,027 a year in real-estate taxes on a median home value of $435,400 — an effective property-tax rate of 0.466%. That ranks Nevada #49 of 51 states and the District of Columbia (1 = highest). This page carries all 17 Nevada county-equivalents in the Census data — 17 with a published effective rate — sortable by rate, taxes paid, home value, income, or five-year change. 2 of them also carry a full detail card here — every median with its Census margin of error, both rankings, the six nearest counties, and the five-year change. It also sets out how property tax actually works in Nevada: how property is assessed, which exemptions exist and who qualifies, the deadline and body for an appeal, and the payment schedule and penalties — each hand-sourced from official Nevada sources. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

Statewide figures Nevada · ACS 2020–2024 5-year

Effective tax rate: 0.466%
Median real-estate taxes: $2,027 ± $23
Median home value: $435,400
Median household income: $78,260
National rank: #49 of 51
County-equivalents: 17

How property tax varies across Nevada

Across Nevada's 17 county-equivalents with a published rate, the effective property-tax rate runs from 0.741% in Mineral County down to 0.340% in Storey County — a 2.2× spread inside a single state, which is why a statewide average tells a buyer very little.

The largest median real-estate tax bill in Nevada is $2,750 in Douglas County, which ranks #14 of 17 by RATE — while the state's highest rate, 0.741%, is in Mineral County, where the median bill is $1,157. Dollars and rate are different questions and rank counties differently.

Measured against the national median effective rate of 0.937%, 0 of Nevada's 17 ranked counties sit above it and 17 below. Nevada as a whole ranks #49 of 51 (1 = highest).

Median home value statewide is $435,400, but within Nevada it ranges from $615,400 in Douglas County to $82,600 in Eureka County — the denominator of the effective rate, and the main reason two counties with similar bills can show very different rates.

Statewide, the median real-estate tax bill equals about 2.6% of median household income. That share is heaviest in Douglas County (3.0%) and lightest in Eureka County (0.7%).

Comparing the non-overlapping Census periods 2015–2019 and 2020–2024, median real-estate taxes rose by a statistically significant amount in 11 of Nevada's 17 counties with a comparable trend, fell significantly in 0, and showed no statistically significant change in 6.

Estimate a Nevada property tax bill

A median-based estimate, not a quote, an assessment, or a tax bill — it cannot know your assessed value, exemptions, or special districts. How this is computed.

Every Nevada county

All 17 Nevada county-equivalents in the Census data (17 with a published effective rate). Click a column heading to sort. Counties in bold have a full detail card further down this page — margins of error, nearby counties, and their five-year trend.

Filter counties

Nevada county-equivalents by effective property-tax rate (highest first). Median taxes, home value and income are U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates; the five-year change compares the non-overlapping 2015–2019 and 2020–2024 periods.

Mineral County	0.741%	$1,157	$1,238	$1,088	$156,200	$54,855	2.1%	#1	#1755	+10.4%
Lander County	0.639%	$1,366	$1,436	$990	$213,800	$89,014	1.5%	#2	#2118	+10.3%
Eureka County	0.619%	$511	—	$432	$82,600	$70,473	0.7%	#3	#2185	+33.4%
Pershing County	0.618%	$1,109	$1,337	$798	$179,500	$66,902	1.7%	#4	#2189	−2.5%
Esmeralda County	0.614%	$669	$718	$568	$108,900	$41,715	1.6%	#5	#2206	+74.7%
Churchill County	0.533%	$1,758	$1,823	$1,692	$329,900	$79,163	2.2%	#6	#2525	+28.7%
Lincoln County	0.513%	$1,126	$1,273	$1,002	$219,500	$72,307	1.6%	#7	#2606	+7.6%
White Pine County	0.505%	$1,111	$1,367	$873	$220,000	$72,865	1.5%	#8	#2621	+27%
Elko County	0.495%	$1,492	$1,725	$1,143	$301,400	$86,487	1.7%	#9	#2649	+21.4%
Humboldt County	0.493%	$1,372	$1,531	$1,192	$278,300	$81,073	1.7%	#10	#2655	+17.7%
Clark County	0.477%	$2,057	$2,108	$1,953	$431,000	$76,472	2.7%	#11	#2710	+27.1%
Lyon County	0.456%	$1,668	$1,724	$1,527	$366,100	$80,812	2.1%	#12	#2775	+25.8%
Nye County	0.452%	$1,316	$1,433	$1,134	$290,900	$60,714	2.2%	#13	#2790	+22.5%
Douglas County	0.447%	$2,750	$2,606	$3,045	$615,400	$90,754	3.0%	#14	#2804	+22.8%
Washoe County	0.442%	$2,385	$2,391	$2,371	$539,900	$88,096	2.7%	#15	#2826	+25.5%
Carson City	0.413%	$1,870	$1,831	$1,971	$453,000	$72,355	2.6%	#16	#2894	+17.8%
Storey County	0.340%	$1,450	$1,463	$1,440	$426,400	$93,409	1.6%	#17	#3019	−3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates — tables B25103 (real-estate taxes), B25077 (home value), B19013 (household income) — and the 2024 Census county gazetteer. Public domain (Title 17 U.S.C. §105).

County detail — 2 Nevada counties in depth

Full figures for the Nevada counties most searched for, each with the Census margin of error on every median, both rankings, the five-year change, and the six nearest county-equivalents by centroid distance — nearby, not necessarily bordering, and cross-state neighbours included. For any individual property's assessed value, exemptions and bill, use that county's own assessor or appraisal district; per-county assessor URLs are never guessed here (why).

Clark County 0.477% · median tax $2,057 · #2710 nationally

Median taxes — all owner-occupied: $2,057 ± $30
With a mortgage: $2,108 ± $34
Without a mortgage: $1,953 ± $44
Median home value: $431,000 ± $1,706
Median household income: $76,472 ± $643
Taxes as share of income: 2.7%
Effective rate: 0.477%
Rank in Nevada: #11 of 17
National rank: #2710 of 3,135
Estimated tax on a $430,000 home: $2,051

Median real-estate taxes rose 27.1% over five years ($1,618 → $2,057) — a statistically significant increase at 90% confidence. The effective tax rate fell 0.139 percentage points (0.616% → 0.477%), a change that is itself statistically significant at 90% confidence. Median home value moved $262,700 → $431,000 (+64.1%), and the rate changed −0.139 percentage points.

Nearest counties to Clark County:

Mohave County, AZ — 0.441%, median tax $1,238, 127 km away
Lincoln County, NV — 0.513%, median tax $1,126, 159 km away
Washington County, UT — 0.423%, median tax $2,158, 179 km away
San Bernardino County, CA — 0.701%, median tax $3,538, 184 km away
Inyo County, CA — 0.739%, median tax $2,576, 217 km away
Nye County, NV — 0.452%, median tax $1,316, 233 km away

Washoe County 0.442% · median tax $2,385 · #2826 nationally

Median taxes — all owner-occupied: $2,385 ± $53
With a mortgage: $2,391 ± $74
Without a mortgage: $2,371 ± $104
Median home value: $539,900 ± $6,616
Median household income: $88,096 ± $1,556
Taxes as share of income: 2.7%
Effective rate: 0.442%
Rank in Nevada: #15 of 17
National rank: #2826 of 3,135
Estimated tax on a $540,000 home: $2,387

Median real-estate taxes rose 25.5% over five years ($1,901 → $2,385) — a statistically significant increase at 90% confidence. The effective tax rate fell 0.127 percentage points (0.569% → 0.442%), a change that is itself statistically significant at 90% confidence. Median home value moved $334,100 → $539,900 (+61.6%), and the rate changed −0.127 percentage points.

Nearest counties to Washoe County:

Lassen County, CA — 0.725%, median tax $1,923, 81 km away
Pershing County, NV — 0.618%, median tax $1,109, 111 km away
Plumas County, CA — 0.704%, median tax $2,537, 128 km away
Modoc County, CA — 0.695%, median tax $1,561, 130 km away
Storey County, NV — 0.340%, median tax $1,450, 144 km away
Sierra County, CA — 0.687%, median tax $2,279, 148 km away

Comparing the non-overlapping Census periods 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 — consecutive 5-year estimates share survey sample and are never compared here.

How property tax works in Nevada

Most of what follows is Nevada law and applies to every county in the table above. Where a rule is set locally rather than statewide, the jurisdiction whose published rule this is appears beside it — treat those as a worked example, not a statewide figure. Each fact is taken from an official government source and linked to it.

How property is assessed as published by Clark County: Nevada assessors are required by law to assess all property every year. Taxable value is the market value of the land plus the current replacement cost of improvements less statutory depreciation of 1.5% per year of effective age, up to a maximum of 50 years, with Nevada Administrative Code requiring Marshall & Swift cost data. Assessed value is 35% of taxable value. source →
Exemptions & credits: The veterans' exemption covers the first $2,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted each fiscal year by the increase in the Consumer Price Index since July 2003. The disabled veterans' exemption scales with the permanent service-connected disability rating: $20,000 of assessed value for total permanent disability, $15,000 at 80–99%, and $10,000 at 60–79%, all CPI-adjusted. Claimants must be bona fide Nevada residents; surviving spouses may qualify. source →
Appealing an assessment: Appeals begin with the county assessor. To file formally, submit a petition to the County Board of Equalization during the specified period, usually in January. The case is then reviewed and a hearing may be scheduled at which the owner presents evidence supporting the claim, after which the board issues its decision. source →
Payment schedule & penalties: Nevada property taxes are typically due in four equal installments: the third Monday in August, the first Monday in October, the first Monday in January, and the first Monday in March. Late payments may result in penalties and interest charges. Bills come from the local county assessor or treasurer, so billing questions go to the county rather than the state. source →
Why rates vary within the state: The tax rate varies by county and is applied to the assessed value. Each county sets its own rate based on its budget needs, but must adhere to a state-imposed cap. Because the rate is set locally within that ceiling, the Department directs owners to their county assessor's office to learn the specific rate that applies. source →
What makes this state's system distinctive as published by Clark County: NRS 361.4723 provides a partial abatement that caps the annual increase in the tax bill at 3% for an owner's primary residence, and certain low-income rental dwellings also qualify. A cap of up to 8% applies to non-owner-occupied residences, land, commercial buildings, business personal property and aircraft. New construction or a change of use receives no cap for that fiscal year. source →

Hand-sourced from official government sources — not a substitute for your own assessor's notice, and not legal or tax advice. Where a fact isn't confirmed on an official source, it is left off rather than guessed, which is why some states show fewer rows than others.

Official Nevada tax authority

Property tax in Nevada is assessed and collected locally. For an individual property's assessed value, exemptions, and bill, use the county assessor or appraisal district. For statewide rules and forms:

Nevada Department of Taxation →

This state link is hand-verified. Per-county assessor URLs are not published (no verified nationwide source exists) and are never guessed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average property tax rate in Nevada?: Statewide, Nevada's effective property-tax rate is 0.466% — the state median real-estate taxes ($2,027) divided by the state median home value ($435,400), from the Census ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. The national figure is about 0.937%, which puts Nevada at #49 of 51 (1 = highest). Individual counties vary widely; the table above shows every one.
Which Nevada county has the highest property taxes?: By effective rate, Mineral County is highest in Nevada at 0.741% (median bill $1,157), and Storey County is lowest at 0.340% (median bill $1,450). Ranked by dollars paid rather than rate the order changes, because home values differ so much across the state — the table above shows both columns and sorts on either.
What property tax exemptions are available in Nevada?: The veterans' exemption covers the first $2,000 of assessed valuation, adjusted each fiscal year by the increase in the Consumer Price Index since July 2003. The disabled veterans' exemption scales with the permanent service-connected disability rating: $20,000 of assessed value for total permanent disability, $15,000 at 80–99%, and $10,000 at 60–79%, all CPI-adjusted. Claimants must be bona fide Nevada residents; surviving spouses may qualify. Eligibility and filing are handled by your county assessor, and the exemption you qualify for changes your bill far more than the county you are in — the rates above are county medians and do not account for any exemption.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Nevada?: Appeals begin with the county assessor. To file formally, submit a petition to the County Board of Equalization during the specified period, usually in January. The case is then reviewed and a hearing may be scheduled at which the owner presents evidence supporting the claim, after which the board issues its decision. Missing the deadline usually means waiting a full year, so check the date on your own assessment notice rather than relying on a general figure.
When are property taxes due in Nevada?: Nevada property taxes are typically due in four equal installments: the third Monday in August, the first Monday in October, the first Monday in January, and the first Monday in March. Late payments may result in penalties and interest charges. Bills come from the local county assessor or treasurer, so billing questions go to the county rather than the state. If your taxes are paid through a mortgage escrow account, your servicer pays on this schedule on your behalf.
How is property assessed in Nevada?: Nevada assessors are required by law to assess all property every year. Taxable value is the market value of the land plus the current replacement cost of improvements less statutory depreciation of 1.5% per year of effective age, up to a maximum of 50 years, with Nevada Administrative Code requiring Marshall & Swift cost data. Assessed value is 35% of taxable value. This is why an effective rate computed from market value — as every rate on this page is — will not match the millage rate printed on your bill: the two are applied to different bases.

Compare & explore

See the national highest and lowest property-tax rates, or read the methodology behind every figure. The national median effective rate is 0.937%; Nevada's statewide figure is 0.466%.