Nevada— Property Tax & Closing Costs
2024 Census dataEffective tax rate
0.41%
of assessed value annually
Median home value
$453,000
2024 ACS survey
Median taxes paid
$1,870/yr
2024 data
Carson City's 0.41% effective property tax rate ranks 242nd lowest among the 3,134 US counties tracked, placing it in the bottom 10% lowest nationally. Within Nevada's 17 counties, it's the 2nd lowest. On the county's median home value of $453,000, the typical homeowner pays $1,870 annually in property tax — close to the national median of $1,629. At closing, Nevada's 0.39% combined real estate transfer tax adds roughly $1,767 on a median-priced home, typically paid by the seller.
Calculate your true cost
Enter any purchase price to see the full cost breakdown for Carson City.
County median: $453,000
Leave at $0 if the property has no homeowners association.
LTV: 80.00%
At closing
Monthly ongoing
Year one
Moderate flood risk. Some neighborhoods require flood insurance — check your property at msc.fema.gov.
All figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Mortgage payment assumes a 30-year fixed rate of 6.8% — your lender will confirm the actual rate. Closing costs vary by lender and transaction. Consult a licensed real estate attorney and lender before making any financial decisions.
Nevada property tax exemptions
Ways buyers in Carson City may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Primary Residence 3% Tax Cap
Per NRS 361.4723, annual property tax bill on the owner's primary residence cannot increase more than 3% year-over-year. Non-owner-occupied residences are capped at up to 8%.
View official source →Disabled Veterans Exemption
Veterans with 60-79% VA disability rating receive a tax exemption of $15,400 assessed value; 80-99% receive $23,100; 100% receive $30,800 (2026, CPI-adjusted annually).
View official source →Senior Property Tax Rebate
Nevada offers Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance Program for qualifying homeowners 62+ with limited income. Program has been reinstated and expanded in recent years.
View official source →Last verified 2026-04. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently — always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about buying a home in Carson City.
The effective property tax rate in Carson City is 0.41% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($1,870) divided by the median home value ($453,000), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.
Nevada's combined real estate transfer tax is approximately 0.39% of the purchase price. On the median Carson City home value of $453,000, this adds roughly $1,767 at closing. State Real Property Transfer Tax $1.95/$500 (0.39%) statewide per NRS 375. Clark County (Las Vegas) adds $0.60/$500 for total $2.55/$500 (0.51%). Washoe County (Reno) adds $0.10/$500 for total $2.05/$500 (0.41%). Statute places liability on both parties equally; seller pays by custom.
Only in parts. About 7.6% of Carson City's land area is within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Most homes are outside these zones, but worth verifying the specific address at msc.fema.gov.
Closing costs for a buyer in Carson City typically run $9,060–$22,650 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.
Data sources for Carson City
Every figure on this page is traceable. Verify the numbers yourself against the original public data.
Source for the 0.41% effective property tax rate, median home value, and median taxes paid (ACS 5-year, 2024 vintage).
Source for county-level flood zone exposure, wildfire risk, and other natural hazard ratings. Updated quarterly by FEMA.
Look up a specific property's flood zone and insurance rate map before making an offer on a home in Carson City.
Guides for Nevada home buyers
What every buyer should read before making an offer.
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