89521 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 89521 (Reno, Nevada) pay a median of $3,516/year in property taxes on homes valued at $629,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.56%, which is 7% above the Nevada state average of 0.52%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 89521 is approximately $293, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Washoe County. This is $1,489 more than the Nevada average of $2,027/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nevada, 89521 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 89131 (0.56%) and 89039 (0.56%).

In Reno, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $125,505, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nevada's 35% assessment ratio applies uniformly with full reassessment at sale, meaning your assessed value will reset to 35% of your purchase price regardless of what the prior owner paid. Washoe County offers Senior Citizen, Disabled Person, and surviving spouse exemptions on primary residences — contact the Washoe County Assessor at (775) 328-2650 to apply and confirm your eligibility and potential tax reduction. File for your exemption with the Washoe County Assessor within 30 days of closing to prevent overpayment on your first tax bill.