10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Nevada
If you are comparing property taxes across Nevada, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Eureka County, comes in at -0.00% — 0.49% lower than the Nevada average (0.49%). The statewide effective rate is 0.49%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eureka County | -0.00% | $541 | $-666,666,666 |
| 2 | Storey County | 0.40% | $1,578 | $393,100 |
| 3 | Carson City | 0.42% | $1,781 | $426,700 |
| 4 | Douglas County | 0.45% | $2,649 | $587,400 |
| 5 | Washoe County | 0.46% | $2,297 | $496,600 |
| 6 | Lyon County | 0.46% | $1,585 | $342,600 |
| 7 | Nye County | 0.47% | $1,256 | $266,000 |
| 8 | White Pine County | 0.49% | $968 | $196,700 |
| 9 | Clark County | 0.50% | $1,990 | $400,800 |
| 10 | Elko County | 0.51% | $1,434 | $282,400 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Nevada often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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