89046 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 89046 (Searchlight, Nevada) pay a median of $665/year in property taxes on homes valued at $129,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.51%, which is near the Nevada state average of 0.52%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 89046 is approximately $55, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clark County. This is $1,362 less than the Nevada average of $2,027/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nevada, 89046 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 89705 (0.51%) and 89703 (0.51%).

In Searchlight, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $34,018, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nevada assesses property at 35% of market value with no cap, meaning your assessed value will reset to 35% of your purchase price at closing. Clark County offers Senior Citizen and Disabled Person exemptions on primary residences — file an application with the Clark County Assessor's office (702-455-1900) to determine your eligibility and reduce your annual tax bill. Contact the Clark County Assessor immediately after closing to confirm your exemption status and ensure correct assessment.