NV · No general homestead exemption

Nevada homestead exemption

Nevada has no homestead exemption that lowers a home's taxable value.

Main exemption: No general exemption
Filing deadline: June 15
Own and live there by: Not in our data
Renewal: Must reapply
Where to file: County assessor

Nevada has no homestead exemption that lowers a home's taxable value. Instead, the tax bill on an owner's primary residence can rise no more than 3% a year through an automatic partial abatement. Veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses and blind residents get separate exemptions filed with the county assessor by June 15.

Last verified November 4, 2026 · Sources

How much the Nevada exemption is worth

Nevada has no general homestead exemption for all homeowners. The relief that does exist is described below.

Assessment cap: 3% a year

The owner of a single-family home that is their primary residence gets a partial abatement so the property tax bill does not rise more than 3% over the prior year, not counting new improvements or a change in use. Source.

Who qualifies

3% tax cap: owner of a single-family residence that is designated as their primary residence in Nevada and is not rented or leased to others.
Personal exemptions: bona fide Nevada residents who are veterans, disabled veterans, surviving spouses or blind, claimed in only one county.

Deadline and renewal

Claims for personal exemptions on real property must be filed with the county assessor on or before June 15. For property bought after June 15 and before July 1, the first claim is due July 5.

After the first affidavit, the county assessor mails a renewal form each year for the veteran, surviving spouse and blind exemptions.

Extra breaks for seniors, veterans and disabled owners

Nevada additional homestead exemptions
Who	Program	Amount	Details
Veterans	Disabled veteran exemption	Not in our data	Honorably discharged veterans with a permanent service-connected disability get an exemption scaled by rating: the law's base is $20,000 of assessed value for a total disability, $15,000 for 80–99% and $10,000 for 60–79%. These base amounts are adjusted every year for inflation. Source
Veterans	Veterans exemption	Not in our data	Veterans who served during qualifying wartime periods or campaigns and were honorably discharged get an exemption with a base of $2,000 of assessed value, adjusted every year for inflation. It can be waived and donated to the state veterans homes. Source
Disabled owners	Blind person exemption	Not in our data	Blind residents get an exemption with a base of $3,000 of assessed value, adjusted every year for inflation. A physician's certificate is required the first time. Source
Surviving spouses	Surviving spouse of a disabled veteran	Not in our data	The surviving spouse of a veteran with a permanent service-connected disability is entitled to the disabled veteran exemption. Source
Surviving spouses	Surviving spouse exemption	Not in our data	Surviving spouses who are Nevada residents get an exemption with a base of $1,000 of assessed value, adjusted every year for inflation. It ends after any remarriage. Source

Law: NRS 361.4723

Nevada county guides

Local offices, online filing links and local amounts for 2 counties, largest first.

Frequently asked questions

Does Nevada have a homestead exemption?

Not one that cuts your home's value. Nevada limits the yearly increase in a primary residence's tax bill to 3% instead.

Do I have to apply for the 3% cap?

The home must be designated as your primary residence in Nevada. Check with your county assessor that the designation is on file.

When are veteran and surviving spouse exemptions due?

File with your county assessor by June 15, or by July 5 if you bought the property after June 15 and before July 1.

Do I have to reapply for the homestead exemption in Nevada every year?