Washoe County, NV Property Tax Calculator
Washoe County homeowners pay a median $2,385 a year in property tax, 0.44% of a median $539,900 home: below Nevada's 0.47% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Washoe County by home value, at 0.44%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $884 | $74 |
| $300,000 | $1,326 | $111 |
| $400,000 | $1,768 | $147 |
| $500,000 | $2,210 | $184 |
| $750,000 | $3,315 | $276 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,420 | $368 |
Washoe County against Nevada and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washoe County | 0.44% | $2,385 | $539,900 | $88,096 |
| Nevada | 0.47% | $2,027 | $435,400 | $78,260 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Washoe County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Washoe County?
The effective rate is 0.44%: a median $2,385 a year on a median $539,900 home. That's the 5th highest of the 6 Nevada counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Washoe County?
About $1,768 a year, $147 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Washoe County compare with the rest of Nevada?
Its rate is below the state's 0.47%. Across Nevada, covered counties range from 0.41% to 0.49%.
How do I lower my Washoe County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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