Washoe County, NV Property Records
Property records in Washoe, Nevada document key information about real estate, including deeds, ownership transfers, parcel details, assessed values, tax history, liens, plats, and other recorded instruments. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, review property boundaries, confirm transaction history, or evaluate tax and assessment information.
Official Washoe property records are maintained by Washoe County offices, primarily the Recorder’s Office for recorded documents and the Assessor’s Office for parcel and valuation details. Users can access public records and related search tools through the county’s official website, including its Washoe property records resources.
Washoe County, NV Property Records & Statistics
Washoe County has a median rent of $1,306.50, far above the Nevada median of $902 and the national median of $840.25. Renters in the county pay considerably more each month than the typical renter in the state or country. Renter-occupied housing makes up 32.34% of occupied homes, slightly above the state figure of 31.16% and higher than the national figure of 21.81%, reflecting a busy rental market in the Reno-Sparks area.
The median home value is $406,300, more than double the state figure of $170,650 and the national figure of $173,750. Even so, the median property tax rate of 0.46% is below both the state rate of 0.55% and the national rate of 0.74%, which softens the cost of owning a high-value home.
The median household income is $82,752, above the Nevada median of $70,555 and the national median of $65,108, helping to offset the higher housing costs. The unemployment rate of 3.39% is lower than the state rate of 3.75% but higher than the national rate of 2.87%.
Overall, the figures describe an expensive but higher-income county, with strong home values, light tax rates and employment conditions that are somewhat better than the state average.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Washoe
Washoe County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations and foreclosure filings. The county has 191,056 total parcels, including 170,656 residential and 7,070 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 94.31% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 801,160 deeds and 506,413 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 148,633 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 191,056 |
| Residential Parcels | 170,656 |
| Commercial Parcels | 7,070 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.31% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 801,160 |
| Mortgage Records | 506,413 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 148,633 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 160,860 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Washoe County has 522,036 assignment and release records available for research. They include 81,911 assignment documents recorded from February 13, 2000, through August 22, 2025, and 439,456 release documents recorded from January 7, 2000, through August 22, 2025, along with 669 other documents.
For property research, these records show who has held a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were paid off. Buyers, owners and title researchers can use them to confirm that past mortgages were released, follow a loan as it moved between lenders and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance. The long date ranges make it possible to review more than two decades of activity.
How to Search Washoe County, NV Property Records
Washoe County property records are maintained by several county offices, with the Recorder's Office in Reno holding recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages and related instruments. The county has 191,056 parcels, and assessment details are kept by the Assessor's Office.
For recorded documents, use the Washoe County Recorder ICRIS search, the county's online portal for deeds, mortgages and other filings. The Washoe County Recorder's Office page explains services, the forms page lists recording paperwork, and the electronic recording page covers submitting documents online.
To search, start with an owner name, document type or recording date, then review the results and open the document that matches your property. If you can't find a record online, visit the Recorder at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or call 775-328-3661.
For assessment and tax questions, the Washoe County Assessor is the office to contact.
Washoe Registrar of Deeds
The Washoe County Probate Office is located at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV, 89512 and can be reached at 775-328-3661. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through icris.washoecounty.us or the official website washoecounty.gov.
Washoe County Recorder's Office
Washoe County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Washoe County property records by address?
For parcel and assessment details, start with the Washoe County Assessor. For recorded documents tied to a property, use the Washoe County Recorder ICRIS search. If an address doesn't return a match, try a shorter version or call the Recorder's Office at 775-328-3661 for help.
How can I find property owners in Washoe County?
Owners appear on recorded deeds, which you can find in the Washoe County Recorder ICRIS search. Current ownership in assessment records is kept by the Washoe County Assessor. The Recorder's Office at 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, can also help in person on weekdays.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Washoe County?
Assessed values are set by the Washoe County Assessor, and the county's records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Contact the Assessor's Office to review a parcel's value or ask about an appraisal. Recorded deeds from the Recorder's Office can add context about past transfers.
Where can I find Washoe County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes in Nevada are collected by the county Treasurer. Visit the Washoe County Treasurer to find tax bills, payment options and contact details. Keep your parcel number or the owner's name handy so staff can locate the correct bill and payment history.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Washoe County?
The Washoe County Recorder's Office keeps deeds, mortgages and other recorded documents. Search them through the ICRIS records search, or visit 1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Deed records in the county go back to January 1, 1989.
Where can I access Washoe County parcel maps and GIS information?
Washoe County publishes mapping and GIS resources through its GIS department. Maps show parcel boundaries and locations across the county's 191,056 parcels. They are useful for reference, but they are not a legal survey of a property's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Washoe County?
Permits and zoning are handled by Washoe County's community services and planning staff, not the Recorder. Start at the Washoe County Community Services Department for building permits and zoning information. If the property lies inside Reno or Sparks, check with that city for its own rules.
How can I create a list of property owners in Washoe County?
Public lookups are built for one property at a time, so build a list by searching the ICRIS records search for deeds in the area you need. For large or bulk record requests, call the Recorder's Office at 775-328-3661 to ask what is available and how to request it.