Douglas County property tax
Homeowners in Douglas County, Nevada typically pay about 0.45% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,750 on a median home value of $615,400.
Typical effective rate
0.45%
higher than 89% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,750
per year
Median home value
$615,400
In NV
#14
of 17 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.45% — 52% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 4% lower than the Nevada median of 0.47%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,606 for mortgaged homes, $3,045 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 14th highest effective rate of 17 ranked Nevada counties; nationally it sits around the 11th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Douglas County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.45%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Douglas County, NV?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Douglas County is 0.45% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,750) divided by the median home value ($615,400) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Douglas County?
The median owner-occupied home in Douglas County is valued at $615,400, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,750 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,606, versus $3,045 for homes without one.
How does Douglas County compare to the rest of Nevada?
Douglas County's effective rate is 4% lower than the Nevada median, ranking 14th of 17 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nevada counties
Counties ranked closest to Douglas County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nevada counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Clark County | 0.48% | $2,057 |
| 12 | Lyon County | 0.46% | $1,668 |
| 13 | Nye County | 0.45% | $1,316 |
| 15 | Washoe County | 0.44% | $2,385 |
| 16 | Carson City | 0.41% | $1,870 |
| 17 | Storey County | 0.34% | $1,450 |
Official data & resources for Douglas County
- Douglas County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Douglas County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Douglas County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.