Elko County
Elko County, Nevada
Nevada 1751 College Avenue
Elko, Nevada 89801
Tel: 775-777-7100
County Website: Elko county
Assessor Website: Elko county assessor
Elko County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Obtain a copy of the County Board appeal petition form from your county assessor. NRS 361.357(2).
- Fill out the correct petition form. The County Board of Equalization, the State Board of Equalization, and the Nevada Tax Commission each has a petition form. Make sure you have obtained the correct form for the type of appeal you are making.
- Turn in the completed County Board petition form to the county assessor by the due date. After the petition is received, the County Board Clerk will notify you of the time and place scheduled for your hearing.
- Provide any evidence to the County Board ahead of your scheduled hearing date so the members can read and study your information. You may also present evidence to the County Board during the scheduled hearing.
- Show up to the scheduled hearing! The County Board may have questions about your appeal or your evidence.
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Due Date for Filing County Board Appeals:
January 15 or the first business day following January 15 if it falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday.
The taxpayer has the burden to show why the property valuation should be changed; exempted from taxation; or the agricultural or open-space use designation changed.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Elko county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Elko county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Elko county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Elko county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Elko county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Elko county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Elko county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Elko county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Elko county Nevada tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Elko County
Homes in Elko county have a median home value of $215,349.
Elko county home values are ranked 7 out of 17 counties in the state of Nevada for median home price. The average median home value in Nevada is $188,615. Esmeralda county has the lowest median price at $80,596. Douglas county has the highest median price at $423,091.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Elko county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~65%.
The median household income in Elko county is $79,375.
Compared to the state of Nevada and the United States, Elko county's median household income is higher than the state of Nevada's average median household income of $59,211 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Elko county's population has grown from 33,463 in 1990 to 53,702 in 2020, an increase of 60% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Nevada's population has grown from 1,201,675 in 1990 to 3,104,614 in 2020, an increase of 158% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Elko county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Nevada and greater than the population change for United States.
Elko County Nevada Cities
Carlin, Deeth, Elko, Halleck, Jackpot, Jarbidge, Jiggs, Lamoille, Montello, Mountain City, Oasis, Owyhee, Ruby Valley, Tuscarora, Wendover
Elko County Nevada Zipcodes
89801 / 89803 / 89822 / 89823 / 89824 / 89825 / 89826 / 89828 / 89830 / 89831 / 89832 / 89833 / 89834 / 89835 / 89883 /
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