Washoe County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Washoe County, Nevada. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
0.44%
State Effective Rate
0.50%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
-$255
Median Home Value (ACS)
$539,900
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$2,385
Owner-Occupied Households
119,312
The typical owner-occupied home in Washoe County is valued at $539,900 with a median real estate tax bill of $2,385 per year — an effective rate of 0.44%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Nevada
Some counties follow standard FHA limits while higher-cost counties may qualify for elevated FHA limits.
State Effective Tax Rate
0.50%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Washoe County, Nevada, the current county-level estimate is 0.44%, or approximately $1,760 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Washoe County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 0.44% · vs Nevada: 0.50% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,100 | $92 |
| $400,000 | $1,760 | $147 |
| $500,000 | $2,200 | $183 |
| $750,000 | $3,300 | $275 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,400 | $367 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Washoe County0.44%
- Clark County0.48%
- Eureka County0.62%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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