Lyon County
Lyon County, Nevada
27 S. Main Street
Yerington, Nevada 89447
Tel: 775-463-6531
Fax: 775-463-5305
County Website: Lyon county
Assessor Website: Lyon county assessor
Lyon County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- If a property owner feels that the "taxable value" of their property has exceeded the "full cash value" (market value) or was arrived at incorrectly they may appeal to the Lyon County Board of Equalization for review.
- An appeal form and instructions for completing the form may be obtained from the Assessor’s Office along with assistance from the appraisal staff.
- This completed form must be returned to our office no later than the fifteenth of January of the year in which the taxes are due.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lyon county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lyon county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lyon 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. Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 Lyon county Nevada tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lyon County
Homes in Lyon county have a median home value of $235,882.
Lyon county home values are ranked 6 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, Lyon county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~81%.
The median household income in Lyon county is $58,814.
Compared to the state of Nevada and the United States, Lyon county's median household income is lower than the state of Nevada's average median household income of $59,211 and higher than the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Lyon county's population has grown from 20,001 in 1990 to 59,235 in 2020, an increase of 196% 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.
Lyon county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Nevada and the United States.
Lyon County Nevada Cities
Dayton, Fernley, Silver City, Silver Springs, Smith, Yerington
Lyon County Nevada Zipcodes
89403 / 89408 / 89428 / 89429 / 89430 / 89447 /
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