Buying a home in Nevada
Property taxes, transfer taxes, home values and first-time buyer help in Nevada.
For home buyers in Nevada: the taxes and typical costs of buying, with official sources.
At Nevada's effective rate of 0.47%, a typical $440,739 home would owe about $2,071/year ($173/month) in property taxes. Actual bills depend on your county, city and exemptions. Run your numbers.
Nevada Housing Division
Your state housing finance agency offers down payment assistance and low-rate mortgages for eligible buyers. Visit Nevada Housing Division →
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year (B25103, B25077); Zillow Home Value Index; TallyClose closing-cost dataset (CC BY 4.0), which cites each state statute; NCSHA HFA directory. Last updated 2026-11-01.
Common questions
What is the property tax rate in Nevada?
The effective property tax rate in Nevada is 0.47%: the median tax of $2,027 divided by the median home value of $435,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024).
What is a typical home value in Nevada?
$440,739 in September 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index.
Does Nevada have a real estate transfer tax?
Yes. The state transfer tax is 0.51% of the price, who pays is negotiable.
Who offers first-time homebuyer help in Nevada?
Nevada Housing Division, the state housing finance agency, offers down payment assistance and lower-rate loans for eligible buyers.
Updated . Official sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow Research ZHVI.
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