Penalties are charged on delinquent installments under NRS 361.483, and a trustee's certificate is filed in June.
Tax year July 1 to June 30; bills are mailed by August 1 and taxes over $100 may be paid in four installments. If a due date lands on a weekend or public holiday, most counties move it to the next business day — check the county's own notice before relying on the shift.
By post: mail a cheque to the treasurer's office; the postmark date usually counts, not the arrival date.
In person: the treasurer's office during business hours; bring your bill or parcel number.
Mortgage escrow: if your taxes are escrowed, the servicer pays — you still owe the difference if your escrow is short.
Common questions
When are property taxes due in Washoe County, NV?
1st installment: August 17, 2026. 2nd installment: October 5, 2026. 3rd installment: January 4, 2027. 4th installment: March 1, 2027.
What happens if I pay late in Washoe County?
Penalties are charged on delinquent installments under NRS 361.483, and a trustee's certificate is filed in June.
How do I pay Washoe County property tax?
Pay online through nv-washoe.publicaccessnow.com, the county's own payment portal, or by post or in person at the treasurer's office.
Is the Washoe County deadline the same every year?
Tax year July 1 to June 30; bills are mailed by August 1 and taxes over $100 may be paid in four installments. Counties shift dates when billing is delayed, so confirm against the county source linked on this page.
What if I can't pay in full?
Most counties offer instalment plans or partial payment — ask the treasurer before the due date, not after. Once the bill is delinquent the options shrink and the fees start.
Does a late payment affect my mortgage?
Unpaid property tax is a lien on the property in most states, which your servicer may pay and then bill you for, with fees. It does not disappear.
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