Property Tax in Nevada by County
The typical Nevada homeowner pays $1,970 per year in property taxes, with a median home value of $406,100 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023). This page lists the same figures for each of the state's 16 counties with published Census data. That state median is about 34% lower than the US median of $2,969.
The extremes inside Nevada are far apart: Douglas County, NV records the state's highest median bill at $2,649, while Esmeralda County, NV records the lowest at $604. Home values explain much of that distance, with local district rates explaining the rest.
A few distribution facts: the median of Nevada's county medians is $1,434, 0 of 16 counties exceed the national median of $2,969, and the distance between the cheapest county (Esmeralda County, $604) and the most expensive (Douglas County, $2,649) is $2,045 a year.
Population and land tell different stories in Nevada: Clark County leads on population (2,293,764), whereas Nye County leads on land area (18,182 square miles). Find both in the county table to see how their tax bills compare.
The state's population centres are Clark County (2,293,764 residents; median tax $1,990 on a median value of $400,800), Washoe County (491,770; $2,297 on $496,600) and Lyon County (60,630; $1,585 on $342,600).
Nevada counties: median property tax
| County | Median tax paid | Median home value | Derived rate* | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County, NV | $2,649 | $587,400 | 0.45% | 49,624 |
| Washoe County, NV | $2,297 | $496,600 | 0.46% | 491,770 |
| Clark County, NV | $1,990 | $400,800 | 0.50% | 2,293,764 |
| Carson City, NV | $1,781 | $426,700 | 0.42% | 58,364 |
| Churchill County, NV | $1,670 | $298,000 | 0.56% | 25,614 |
| Lyon County, NV | $1,585 | $342,600 | 0.46% | 60,630 |
| Storey County, NV | $1,578 | $393,100 | 0.40% | 4,139 |
| Elko County, NV | $1,434 | $282,400 | 0.51% | 53,852 |
| Lander County, NV | $1,336 | $210,500 | 0.64% | 5,745 |
| Humboldt County, NV | $1,309 | $256,800 | 0.51% | 17,299 |
| Nye County, NV | $1,256 | $266,000 | 0.47% | 53,207 |
| Mineral County, NV | $1,231 | $175,000 | 0.70% | 4,557 |
| Pershing County, NV | $1,159 | $166,200 | 0.70% | 6,505 |
| Lincoln County, NV | $1,135 | $208,900 | 0.54% | 4,452 |
| White Pine County, NV | $968 | $196,700 | 0.49% | 8,856 |
| Esmeralda County, NV | $604 | $102,500 | 0.59% | 962 |
*Derived rate = median taxes paid ÷ median home value — an estimate from two survey medians, not an official rate. Counties in bold detail pages are linked; all figures: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023.
How assessment and appeals work in Nevada
The mechanics in Nevada follow the standard American pattern. A local assessor — generally a county office — estimates market value. Taxable value is what remains after exemptions. Each overlapping district (county, municipality, schools, and any special districts) applies its own rate, and the sum of those rates produces the bill the county collects.
Owners who think a property has been overvalued can appeal, first informally with the assessor and then formally to the review body named on the assessment notice. The strongest appeals rest on evidence: mistakes on the property record card, or sale prices of comparable homes that came in below the assessed value. Because filing windows are brief, check the deadline on your notice as soon as it arrives.
Statewide medians hide wide local variation, and Nevada is no exception: bills depend on where in the state a home sits and which districts tax it. Use this page to place a county in context, then verify the specifics for any single property with the county assessor.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median property tax in Nevada?
The median real estate tax paid in Nevada is $1,970 per year, on a median home value of $406,100 (US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023).
Which Nevada county has the highest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Douglas County has the highest median real estate taxes paid at $2,649 per year.
Which Nevada county has the lowest property taxes?
Among counties with published Census data, Esmeralda County has the lowest median real estate taxes paid at $604 per year.
How do I appeal a property tax assessment in Nevada?
Assessments in Nevada are handled locally, usually by the county assessor or an equivalent local office. If you believe your assessed value is too high, request your property record card, check it for errors, and file an appeal with the local board named on your assessment notice before the deadline printed on that notice — appeal windows are short, often 30 to 90 days.