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State Municipal Index • NV
Nevada Property Tax Drift Index
State Avg Drift Score
61/100
Nevada Municipal Risk Briefing
State Comptroller & US Census Bureau (NV)August 2026
Nevada maintains an average TaxDrift Score of 61/100 across monitored jurisdictions. Overlapping municipal bond issuances and assessment equalization rollbacks determine local millage carrying costs under statutory rules.
Population
3,194,176
Avg Effective Tax Rate
0.7%
Total Tracked Muni Debt
$18.9B
Counties Monitored
2
Statutory Tax Caps & Voter-Approval Rules (NV)
Property tax abatement law caps annual tax bill increases at 3% for owner-occupied residences and up to 8% for commercial.
Audited Counties in Nevada
Nevada County Tax Drift Leaderboard
2 Jurisdictions Audited| Rank | Jurisdiction | Drift Score | Risk Tier | Muni Debt / Cap | CAD Lag Spread | 3-Yr Tax Shock | Audit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clark County, NV | 63.2 | Elevated | $6,800 | +22.4% | +$61,771/yr | View |
| #2 | Washoe County, NV | 57.8 | Elevated | $6,100 | +23.0% | +$81,914/yr | View |