Lincoln County, NV Property Taxes (2026)

Lincoln County owners pay a median of $1,135 a year on a median home value of $208,900, an effective rate of 0.54%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 16 Nevada counties with Census data, above 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

0.54%

6th highest of 16 in NV

Median annual bill

$1,135

~$95/month

Median home value

$208,900

Nevada county median

0.51%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lincoln County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lincoln County's 0.54% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,128
Savings at 10–15% off
$113–$169
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Lincoln County vs. Nevada vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lincoln County0.54%
Nevada county median0.51%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lincoln County's effective property tax rate is 0.54%, vs. 0.51% for the median Nevada county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 6th 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 Lincoln County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lincoln County 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 $1,135 bill, 10–15% off is $114–$170 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nevada

Nevada homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, Nevada?
The median effective property tax rate in Lincoln County is 0.54%: a median annual bill of $1,135 on a median home value of $208,900. That's the 6th-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 Lincoln County?
The median Lincoln County property tax bill is $1,135 a year, about $95 a month, compared with a Nevada county median of $1,385.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lincoln County?
The deadline to appeal in Lincoln County is January 15. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lincoln County a high property tax area?
Lincoln County's 0.54% effective rate is above the Nevada county median of 0.51% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 6th-highest rate of 16 Nevada counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lincoln County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Nye County

Rate: 0.47%

Median bill: $1,256

Clark County

Rate: 0.50%

Median bill: $1,990

White Pine County

Rate: 0.49%

Median bill: $968

Esmeralda County

Rate: 0.59%

Median bill: $604

Lander County

Rate: 0.63%

Median bill: $1,336

Mineral County

Rate: 0.70%

Median bill: $1,231

Churchill County

Rate: 0.56%

Median bill: $1,670

Elko County

Rate: 0.51%

Median bill: $1,434

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