Lyon County Property Taxes
Lyon County, Nevada
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
5.7% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$132/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$342,600
State avg ▲ $300,638
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,684
$140/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,305
$109/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#5
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Lyon County, Nevada
Lyon County's rate trails national average slightly
At 0.463% effective rate, Lyon County ranks among the most tax-friendly counties in America, charging roughly 41% of the national median rate. Despite higher home values, the county's $1,585 median tax is still 41% below the national median of $2,690.
Below-average Nevada rate despite high values
Lyon County's 0.463% effective rate falls below Nevada's 0.525% state average, ranking it near the bottom of the state's tax burden. The county achieves this despite having the state's higher median home value of $342,600, a testament to its favorable tax policy.
Lyon undercuts similar-sized Washoe County slightly
Lyon County's 0.463% rate matches Washoe County's rate exactly, though Lyon homes are valued lower at $342,600 versus Washoe's $496,600. Both counties offer some of Nevada's lowest effective rates regardless of home values.
Median Lyon home costs $1,585 yearly
On the county's median home value of $342,600, property owners pay an estimated $1,585 in annual taxes. Homeowners with a mortgage can expect roughly $1,684 annually, while those without pay closer to $1,305.
Lyon homeowners should check their valuations
Even in tax-friendly counties like Lyon, property assessments can drift above market value, creating opportunities for appeals. If your home valuation appears excessive compared to neighborhood sales, a formal assessment challenge may reduce your annual tax obligation.
How Lyon County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Lyon County
0.46%
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.