Carson City, NV Property Taxes (2026)

Carson City owners pay a median of $1,781 a year on a median home value of $426,700, an effective rate of 0.42%. That's the 15th-highest rate of 16 Nevada counties with Census data, below the Nevada county median of 0.51%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.42%

15th highest of 16 in NV

Median annual bill

$1,781

~$148/month

Median home value

$426,700

Nevada county median

0.51%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Carson City

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Carson City's 0.42% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,792
Savings at 10–15% off
$179–$269
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Carson City vs. Nevada vs. U.S. property tax rates

Carson City0.42%
Nevada county median0.51%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Carson City's effective property tax rate is 0.42%, vs. 0.51% for the median Nevada county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 15th of 16 in Nevada. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Carson City

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Carson City County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Carson City deadline is January 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $1,781 bill, 10–15% off is $178–$267 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nevada

Nevada homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Carson City County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Carson City, Nevada?
The median effective property tax rate in Carson City is 0.42%: a median annual bill of $1,781 on a median home value of $426,700. That's the 15th-highest rate of 16 Nevada counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Carson City?
The median Carson City property tax bill is $1,781 a year, about $148 a month, compared with a Nevada county median of $1,385.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Carson City?
The deadline to appeal in Carson City is January 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Carson City a high property tax area?
Carson City's 0.42% effective rate is below the Nevada county median of 0.51% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 15th-highest rate of 16 Nevada counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Carson City property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Douglas County

Rate: 0.45%

Median bill: $2,649

Storey County

Rate: 0.40%

Median bill: $1,578

Lyon County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $1,585

Churchill County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,670

Mineral County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,231

Washoe County

Rate: 0.46%

Median bill: $2,297

Pershing County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,159

Esmeralda County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $604

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