Nye County property tax
Homeowners in Nye County, Nevada typically pay about 0.45% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,316 on a median home value of $290,900.
Typical effective rate
0.45%
higher than 89% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,316
per year
Median home value
$290,900
In NV
#13
of 17 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.45% — 52% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% lower than the Nevada median of 0.47%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,433 for mortgaged homes, $1,134 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 13th highest effective rate of 17 ranked Nevada counties; nationally it sits around the 11th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Nye County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.45%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Nye County, NV?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Nye County is 0.45% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,316) divided by the median home value ($290,900) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Nye County?
The median owner-occupied home in Nye County is valued at $290,900, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,316 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,433, versus $1,134 for homes without one.
How does Nye County compare to the rest of Nevada?
Nye County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Nevada median, ranking 13th of 17 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nevada counties
Counties ranked closest to Nye County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nevada counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Humboldt County | 0.49% | $1,372 |
| 11 | Clark County | 0.48% | $2,057 |
| 12 | Lyon County | 0.46% | $1,668 |
| 14 | Douglas County | 0.45% | $2,750 |
| 15 | Washoe County | 0.44% | $2,385 |
| 16 | Carson City | 0.41% | $1,870 |
Official data & resources for Nye County
- Nye County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Nye County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Nye County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.