Nye County
Nye County, Nevada
101 Radar Road
Tonopah, Nevada 89049
Tel: 775-482-8191
County Website: Nye county
Assessor Website: Nye county assessor
Nye County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- You may appeal the decision of your local County Board of Equalization (CBE) to the State Board of Equalization.
- Use the form provided – just click on the icon below and download the form. This form must be filled out as completely as possible, including contact information, which tax year you are appealing, the CBE case number, the reason you are appealing, and the relief you seek.
- The State Board asks the county for the record of the appeal, including all the exhibits previously submitted and, therefore please do not submit information already entered into the county board record.
- Deadline for this appeal is postmark date on or before March 10.
You may appeal the decision of your local County Board of Equalization (CBE) to the State Board of Equalization if your issue fits one of the descriptions below:
NRS 361.360(1); NRS 361.400(2): Aggrieved at the action of the County Board; overvaluation of property.
NRS 361.360(1); NRS 361.400(2): Failure of County Board to equalize; undervaluation or nonassessment of other property.
NRS 361A.240(2)(b): Under-or-over valuation of open-space use assessment.
NRS 361A.273(1): Determination that agricultural property has been converted to a higher use; valuations for deferred tax years.
NRS 361.360(1); NAC 361.747(2)(c): The property was denied an exemption that is allowed by law.
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Nye county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Nye county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Nye 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. Nye 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 Nye 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 Nye 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 Nye 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 Nye 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 Nye county Nevada tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Nye County
Homes in Nye county have a median home value of $171,171.
Nye county home values are ranked 10 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, Nye county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~31%.
The median household income in Nye county is $47,308.
Compared to the state of Nevada and the United States, Nye county's median household income is lower than the state of Nevada's average median household income of $59,211 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Nye county's population has grown from 17,781 in 1990 to 51,591 in 2020, an increase of 190% 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.
Nye county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Nevada and the United States.
Nye County Nevada Cities
Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Duckwater, Gabbs, Manhattan, Tonopah
Nye County Nevada Zipcodes
89003 / 89020 / 89022 / 89049 / 89314 / 89409 /
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