Property Tax Rates in Nevada
Nevada has a median annual property tax of $1,970 on a median home value of $406,100, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 0.49%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Nevada.
Nevada’s effective property tax rate of 0.49% is below the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 10 counties have rates above the state median while 7 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Nevada
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | $1,990 | 0.50% | $400,800 | 847,378 |
| Washoe County | $2,297 | 0.46% | $496,600 | 195,725 |
| Carson City | $1,781 | 0.42% | $426,700 | 23,652 |
| Lyon County | $1,585 | 0.46% | $342,600 | 23,423 |
| Nye County | $1,256 | 0.47% | $266,000 | 21,943 |
| Douglas County | $2,649 | 0.45% | $587,400 | 21,096 |
| Elko County | $1,434 | 0.51% | $282,400 | 19,546 |
| Churchill County | $1,670 | 0.56% | $298,000 | 9,728 |
| Humboldt County | $1,309 | 0.51% | $256,800 | 6,997 |
| White Pine County | $968 | 0.49% | $196,700 | 3,407 |
| Lander County | $1,336 | 0.63% | $210,500 | 2,296 |
| Storey County | $1,578 | 0.40% | $393,100 | 1,874 |
| Pershing County | $1,159 | 0.70% | $166,200 | 1,847 |
| Mineral County | $1,231 | 0.70% | $175,000 | 1,732 |
| Lincoln County | $1,135 | 0.54% | $208,900 | 1,626 |
| Eureka County | $541 | -0.00% | $-666,666,666 | 630 |
| Esmeralda County | $604 | 0.59% | $102,500 | 493 |
About Property Taxes in Nevada
Property taxes in Nevada are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Nevada should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.