Elko County property tax
Homeowners in Elko County, Nevada typically pay about 0.50% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,492 on a median home value of $301,400.
Typical effective rate
0.50%
higher than 84% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,492
per year
Median home value
$301,400
In NV
#9
of 17 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.50% — 47% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 6% higher than the Nevada median of 0.47%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,725 for mortgaged homes, $1,143 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 9th highest effective rate of 17 ranked Nevada counties; nationally it sits around the 16th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Elko County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.50%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Elko County, NV?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Elko County is 0.50% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,492) divided by the median home value ($301,400) 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 Elko County?
The median owner-occupied home in Elko County is valued at $301,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,492 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,725, versus $1,143 for homes without one.
How does Elko County compare to the rest of Nevada?
Elko County's effective rate is 6% higher than the Nevada median, ranking 9th of 17 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nevada counties
Counties ranked closest to Elko County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nevada counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Churchill County | 0.53% | $1,758 |
| 7 | Lincoln County | 0.51% | $1,126 |
| 8 | White Pine County | 0.51% | $1,111 |
| 10 | Humboldt County | 0.49% | $1,372 |
| 11 | Clark County | 0.48% | $2,057 |
| 12 | Lyon County | 0.46% | $1,668 |
Official data & resources for Elko County
- Elko County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Elko County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Elko 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.