Nye County, NV Property Tax: $1,256/yr (2026)
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The effective property tax rate in Nye County is 0.47% of assessed home value. On a home at the county median value of $266,000, that works out to about $1,250 per year, or $104 per month. Nye County is located in southern Nevada, with Tonopah as its county seat, and is home to approximately 53,207 residents.
About Nye County
Nye County covers approximately 18,181.9 square miles in Nevada. The county is home to about 53,207 residents living in roughly 25,186 housing units, of which 65.5% are owner-occupied. The median household income is $55,975, and the median home was built in 1998.
The county seat is Tonopah. Nye County borders Inyo County, Churchill County, Clark County, Esmeralda County — useful comparisons if you're considering nearby areas with potentially different tax rates.
How Property Taxes Work in Nevada
Property taxes in Nevada are administered at the county level. Each county sets a millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property — the effective rate above accounts for any partial assessments and exemptions already built into the local tax base. Assessed value can differ meaningfully from current market value depending on how often the county reassesses and what fraction of market value it uses.
Most counties in Nevada offer exemptions that reduce the taxable assessed value: homestead exemptions for primary residences, senior exemptions, disability exemptions, and veteran exemptions are common. These reduce your effective rate below the county-wide average shown here. Contact the Nye County Assessor's office to learn which exemptions apply to your property and when to file.
Nye County vs. Neighboring Counties
| Location | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Annual Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nye County, NV | 0.47% | $266,000 | $1,250 |
| Nevada state average | 0.52% | — | $1,383* |
| Inyo County | 0.71% | $338,400 | $2,392 |
| Churchill County | 0.56% | $298,000 | $1,670 |
| Clark County | 0.50% | $400,800 | $1,990 |
| Esmeralda County | 0.59% | $102,500 | $604 |
| US national average | 1.10% | $281,900 | $3,101 |
*State average annual tax computed at Nye County's median home value of $266,000. Source: US Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nye County's property tax rate compare to the rest of Nevada?
At 0.47%, Nye County is lower than the Nevada state average of 0.52%. On a home at the county median of $266,000, that means about $1,250 per year — versus $1,383 at the state average rate, a difference of $133 per year. Compared to the national average of 1.10%, Nye County is below average.
What's a typical annual property tax bill in Nye County?
For a home at the county median value of $266,000, the annual property tax in Nye County is approximately $1,250 — or about $104 per month. For a home worth $399,000, expect around $1,875 per year. For a $532,000 home, approximately $2,500 per year. Use the calculator above to estimate taxes for any assessed value.
Where do I appeal a Nye County property tax assessment?
Property assessment appeals in Nye County are handled by the Nye County Assessor's office in Tonopah. Most jurisdictions require filing within 30–90 days of receiving your assessment notice — confirm the specific deadline with the assessor's office before submitting, as deadlines and procedures vary by county. A successful appeal can reduce your assessed value and lower your tax bill for the current and future tax years.
What exemptions are available in Nye County?
Nevada counties commonly offer homestead exemptions for owner-occupied primary residences, senior citizen exemptions for qualifying homeowners aged 65 and older, exemptions for disabled residents, and veterans' exemptions. Each exemption reduces your assessed taxable value, which in turn reduces your effective tax rate below the county-wide 0.47% shown here. Contact the Nye County Assessor's office to confirm which exemptions are available and the application deadlines.
Data sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates, US Census Gazetteer (2024), County Adjacency File