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Washoe County

Washoe County is a county in Nevada. It pays for police, health and human services, public works and courts. In fiscal year 2024, Washoe County collected $294.8M in taxes and spent $755.1M.

Collected and spent

In fiscal year 2024, Washoe County collected $294.8M in taxes and spent $755.1M.

Collected
$294.8M
Fiscal year 2024 · taxes
Spent
$755.1M
Fiscal year 2024

Where the money comes from

One tax.

Property tax
$1.3817 per $100 of value
Source · Washoe County Treasurer — 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by District, Washoe County FY2024-25 county levy — 1.3817/$100 assessed. Read on June 6, 2026.
DetailsWashoe County FY2024-25 county levy — 1.3817/$100 assessed (13.817 mills). Source: Washoe County Treasurer 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by District (official PDF)

Where it goes

Nine service lines.

Police
$231.3M
Health and human services
$182.0M
Courts
$107.0M
Public works · Capital outlay
$72.8M
General government
$66.8M
Public works
$37.8M
Parks and recreation
$26.2M
Debt service · past obligation
$16.7M
Other
$14.4M

Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.

Source · Washoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 21, 2026.
DetailsWashoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024 ACFR FINAL); Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds; Total Governmental Funds column; fiscal year ended June 30, 2024; amounts in actual dollars (NOT thousands)

Who decides

State law makes the board the governing body. It holds a hearing, then adopts the final budget by a majority vote. 5 Commissioners, one for each of 5 districts.

Alexis Hill
Commissioner, District 1
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Michael Clark
Commissioner, District 2
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Mariluz Garcia
Commissioner, District 3
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Clara Andriola
Commissioner, District 4
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Jeanne Herman
Commissioner, District 5
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Source · Nevada Legislature, NRS 354.598, Final budget: Adoption. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsNRS 354.598, Final budget: Adoption (read 2026-10-10)

When decisions happen

The board must adopt the final budget by June 1 each year.

Each yearThe county budget year runs July 1 to June 30.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Commissioners serve 4-year terms.

How to reach it

Washoe County: 775-328-2003
Phone
1001 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512
Mailing address
Source · Nevada Legislature, NRS 354.526, Fiscal year defined. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsNRS 354.526, Fiscal year defined (with NRS 354.598) (read 2026-10-10)

Also on this tax bill

A Washoe County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.

On every bill in Washoe County

On some bills, depending on the address

Cities: 3

RenoCity
Spanish SpringsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
SparksCity

Sources

Collected
Washoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 21, 2026.
DetailsWashoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024 ACFR FINAL); Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds; Total Governmental Funds column; fiscal year ended June 30, 2024; amounts in actual dollars (NOT thousands)
Spent
Washoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 21, 2026.
DetailsWashoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024 ACFR FINAL); Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds; Total Governmental Funds column; fiscal year ended June 30, 2024; amounts in actual dollars (NOT thousands)
Taxes
Washoe County Treasurer — 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by District, Washoe County FY2024-25 county levy — 1.3817/$100 assessed. Read on June 6, 2026.
DetailsWashoe County FY2024-25 county levy — 1.3817/$100 assessed (13.817 mills). Source: Washoe County Treasurer 2024-25 Tax Rates Combined by District (official PDF)
Who decides
Nevada Legislature, NRS 354.598, Final budget: Adoption. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsNRS 354.598, Final budget: Adoption (read 2026-10-10)
When decisions happen
Nevada Legislature, NRS 354.526, Fiscal year defined. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsNRS 354.526, Fiscal year defined (with NRS 354.598) (read 2026-10-10)
How to reach it
Washoe County, Washoe County Board of County Commissioners page. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsWashoe County Board of County Commissioners page (read 2026-10-10)
What it does
Washoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. Read on June 21, 2026.
DetailsWashoe County, Nevada — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 (FY2024 ACFR FINAL); Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental Funds; Total Governmental Funds column; fiscal year ended June 30, 2024; amounts in actual dollars (NOT thousands)

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