Carson City property tax
Homeowners in Carson City, Nevada typically pay about 0.41% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,870 on a median home value of $453,000.
Typical effective rate
0.41%
higher than 92% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,870
per year
Median home value
$453,000
In NV
#16
of 17 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.41% — 56% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 11% lower than the Nevada median of 0.47%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,831 for mortgaged homes, $1,971 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 16th highest effective rate of 17 ranked Nevada counties; nationally it sits around the 8th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Carson City
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.41%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Carson City, NV?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Carson City is 0.41% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,870) divided by the median home value ($453,000) 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 Carson City?
The median owner-occupied home in Carson City is valued at $453,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,870 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,831, versus $1,971 for homes without one.
How does Carson City compare to the rest of Nevada?
Carson City's effective rate is 11% lower than the Nevada median, ranking 16th of 17 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nevada counties
Counties ranked closest to Carson City by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nevada counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Clark County | 0.48% | $2,057 |
| 12 | Lyon County | 0.46% | $1,668 |
| 13 | Nye County | 0.45% | $1,316 |
| 14 | Douglas County | 0.45% | $2,750 |
| 15 | Washoe County | 0.44% | $2,385 |
| 17 | Storey County | 0.34% | $1,450 |
Official data & resources for Carson City
- Carson City Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Carson City — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Carson City — 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.