Washoe County
Washoe County, Nevada
1001 E. Ninth Street
Reno, Nevada 89512
Tel: 775-328-2003
County Website: Washoe county
Assessor Website: Washoe county assessor
Washoe County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- The Board of Equalization appeal form, designed by the State Department of Taxation, is available by calling or visiting our office. However, if you find that you are unable to contact or visit our office in time to file your appeal you may download then print the form from here.
- The form must be completed and submitted to the Assessor's Office by the January 15th statutory due date.
- To download the appeal form, enter your Assessor Parcel Number (APN) or your Personal Property Account Number in the form below and click "Lookup".
- Before completing the appeal form we encourage you to contact our office and discuss your concerns with an appraiser. You may call (775) 328-2233 or visit our office at 1001 E Ninth St.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Washoe county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Washoe county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Washoe 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. Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe county Nevada tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Washoe County
Homes in Washoe county have a median home value of $359,425.
Washoe county home values are ranked 2 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, Washoe county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~175%.
The median household income in Washoe county is $68,272.
Compared to the state of Nevada and the United States, Washoe 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.
Washoe county's population has grown from 254,667 in 1990 to 486,492 in 2020, an increase of 91% 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.
Washoe 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.
Washoe County Nevada Cities
Carson City, Empire, Incline Village, Nixon, Reno, Sparks, Sun Valley, Verdi, Wadsworth
Washoe County Nevada Zipcodes
89405 / 89424 / 89431 / 89433 / 89434 / 89436 / 89439 / 89442 / 89451 / 89501 / 89502 / 89503 / 89506 / 89509 / 89510 / 89511 / 89512 / 89523 / 89704 /
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Carson City / Churchill / Clark / Douglas / Elko / Esmeralda / Eureka / Humboldt / Lander / Lincoln / Lyon / Mineral / Nye / Pershing / Storey / Washoe / White Pine
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