Nevada Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 17 counties.
Average Annual Tax
$1,499
Average Rate
0.50%
Average Home Value
$300,638
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$1,499
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.50%Low
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$300,638
National avg $281,900
Counties
17
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Nevada
Nevada Ranks as a Low-Tax State
Nevada's average effective property tax rate of 0.525% sits roughly half the national median of 1.03%, placing the state among the lowest-tax states in the country. This generous advantage means Nevada homeowners pay significantly less in property taxes than their peers nationwide, making it an attractive destination for retirees and cost-conscious buyers.
Wide Variation Across Nevada Counties
Effective tax rates span from 0.401% in Storey County to 0.703% in Mineral County—a difference that translates to vastly different tax bills across the state. The median property tax itself ranges from just $541 in rural Eureka County to $2,649 in Douglas County, reflecting both economic disparities and population density.
Typical Nevada Homeowner Pays $1,443 Annually
With a median home value of $300,638 and a median property tax bill of $1,443, a typical Nevada homeowner spends roughly 0.48% of their home's value on taxes each year. This is less than half what the median American homeowner pays ($2,690), offering substantial long-term savings on one of the largest costs of homeownership.
Metro Areas Face Higher Tax Bills
Nevada's major urban counties—Clark (Las Vegas area), Washoe (Reno), and Douglas (Lake Tahoe)—consistently record the highest median property tax bills, ranging from $1,990 to $2,649. By contrast, rural and sparsely populated counties like Eureka and Esmeralda maintain dramatically lower tax burdens, a pattern reflecting the concentration of property wealth and services in metropolitan regions.
Nevada Offers Tax Savings for All Homeowners
Nevada is unambiguously a low-tax state, with rates and bills roughly 50% below national averages—a significant advantage for retirees, young families, and anyone seeking to minimize property tax burden. While local variation exists, even the highest-taxed Nevada counties remain competitive on taxes, making the state's overall tax environment consistently friendly to homeowners.
Highest Property Tax Rates
All Nevada Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 0.42% | $1,781 |
| Churchill County | 0.56% | $1,670 |
| Clark County | 0.50% | $1,990 |
| Douglas County | 0.45% | $2,649 |
| Elko County | 0.51% | $1,434 |
| Esmeralda County | 0.59% | $604 |
| Eureka County | — | $541 |
| Humboldt County | 0.51% | $1,309 |
| Lander County | 0.63% | $1,336 |
| Lincoln County | 0.54% | $1,135 |
| Lyon County | 0.46% | $1,585 |
| Mineral County | 0.70% | $1,231 |
| Nye County | 0.47% | $1,256 |
| Pershing County | 0.70% | $1,159 |
| Storey County | 0.40% | $1,578 |
| Washoe County | 0.46% | $2,297 |
| White Pine County | 0.49% | $968 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.