Carson City Property Taxes
Carson City, Nevada
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
18.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$148/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.42%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$426,700
State avg ▲ $300,638
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,685
$140/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,971
$164/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#2
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City's taxes rank low nationally
At 0.417%, Carson City's effective tax rate sits well below the national median, placing the county in the bottom 20% of U.S. counties for property tax burden. The median property tax of $1,781 is 34% lower than the national median of $2,690, despite home values here being 51% higher than the national average.
Second-lowest rate in Nevada
Carson City's 0.417% effective rate is significantly below Nevada's state average of 0.525%, making it one of the most tax-friendly counties in the state. Only a handful of Nevada counties tax property at lower rates.
More affordable than nearby Douglas
Carson City homeowners pay roughly $1,781 in median annual property tax, compared to $2,649 in neighboring Douglas County—a difference of $868 per year despite Douglas having higher home values. Clark County, home to Las Vegas, sits in the middle at $1,990 annually.
What you pay on a typical home
The median Carson City home valued at $426,700 generates an estimated annual property tax of $1,781. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly less ($1,685), while those without pay slightly more ($1,971).
Many homeowners can appeal their assessment
If you believe your home is overassessed relative to recent sales, Nevada law allows you to file a property tax appeal. A successful challenge could lower your annual tax bill significantly—money worth recovering.
How Carson City Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Carson City
0.42%
Effective rate
Nevada Avg
0.50%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.