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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%.
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Property tax in Washoe County by home value, at 0.44%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $270,000 | $1,193 | $99 |
| $400,000 | $1,768 | $147 |
| $540,000 | $2,387 | $199 |
| $810,000 | $3,580 | $298 |
| $1,080,000 | $4,774 | $398 |
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.
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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