Washoe County Property Taxes
Washoe County, Nevada
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
53.2% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$191/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.46%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$496,600
State avg ▲ $300,638
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,319
$193/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,248
$187/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 16 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Washoe County, Nevada
Washoe County taxes run below national median
At 0.463% effective rate, Washoe County charges less than half the national median rate, making it one of America's most tax-friendly large counties. The median tax of $2,297 runs 15% below the national median of $2,690, despite Washoe's above-average home values of $496,600.
Washoe's rate sits below Nevada average
Washoe County's 0.463% effective rate falls beneath Nevada's 0.525% state average, ranking among the state's most affordable counties. The median tax of $2,297 exceeds the state median of $1,443 due to Washoe's higher median home value and more populous tax base.
Washoe matches Storey's competitive rate
Washoe County's 0.463% rate ties Storey County's rate, making both among Nevada's lowest-taxed jurisdictions. Washoe homes average $496,600—nearly 26% above Storey's $393,100—yet achieve nearly identical effective rates.
Median Washoe home costs $2,297 yearly
On the county's median home value of $496,600, property owners pay an estimated $2,297 in annual taxes. Homeowners with a mortgage can expect roughly $2,319 annually, while those without pay closer to $2,248.
Washoe homeowners should challenge overassessments
Even in tax-friendly Washoe County, many properties carry inflated assessments that exceed fair market value, creating appeal opportunities. If your home's valuation appears high relative to recent comparable sales in your neighborhood, a formal assessment challenge could reduce your annual bill.
How Washoe County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Washoe 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.