Collected and spent
In 2022, Sparks spent about $142.4M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$142.4M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.9598 per $100 of value
Source · Washoe County Treasurer — 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by District, City of Sparks FY2024-25 city levy — 0.9598/$100 assessed. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Sparks FY2024-25 city levy — 0.9598/$100 assessed (9.598 mills). Combined district total ~3.6500/$100 (same county+school+state as Reno). Source: Washoe County Treasurer 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by DistrictWhere it goes
Nine service lines.
Police
$37.0M
Public works
$33.0M
General government
$25.2M
Fire
$21.5M
Parks and recreation
$11.0M
Courts
$5.1M
Other
$4.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$2.9M
Health and human services
$2.3M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
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Also on this tax bill
A Sparks address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Sparks
Sources
What it is
Washoe County Treasurer — 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by District, City of Sparks FY2024-25 city levy — 0.9598/$100 assessed. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Sparks FY2024-25 city levy — 0.9598/$100 assessed (9.598 mills). Combined district total ~3.6500/$100 (same county+school+state as Reno). Source: Washoe County Treasurer 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by DistrictSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Washoe County Treasurer — 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by District, City of Sparks FY2024-25 city levy — 0.9598/$100 assessed. Read on June 6, 2026.
Details
City of Sparks FY2024-25 city levy — 0.9598/$100 assessed (9.598 mills). Combined district total ~3.6500/$100 (same county+school+state as Reno). Source: Washoe County Treasurer 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by DistrictTo act on what you have read
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