How to Search for Las Vegas Property Records

Las Vegas property records are public records that anyone can access at any time for any reason. Property records contain helpful information like deeds, ownership history, mortgages, liens, foreclosures, bankruptcies, zoning, maps, property taxes, and values. It's essential to know where to look depending on what you need. Use the resources below to search for Las Vegas property records.

Clark County Nevada

Clark County, Nevada, is where Las Vegas is located, and the county has set up a website where the public can search for real property records, documents, maps, and more. You can search by owner name, parcel number, address, subdivision, book & page numbers, or map inquiry.

Clark County Assessor

The Clark County Assessor also provides a property records search tool on its website. You can search by address, owner, and other criteria and find real property records, maps, documents, and building sketches.

Clark County University Libraries

Las Vegas has a University Library that contains public records. You can visit the library at 4505 South Maryland Pkwy., Box 457001, Las Vegas, Nevada. Their website includes links to other property record sources.

Las Vegas Justice Court

Another place to search for Las Vegas property records is the Las Vegas Justice Court. You can search civil cases, criminal cases, traffic cases, and other types. Public court records can provide you with property records like liens, foreclosures, bankruptcies, divorce cases involving property, and probate.

Nevada county property taxes pay for local services like schools, fire, police, EMTs, road maintenance, parks, transportation, and water/sewer. Nevada property taxes are very low, and the state's average effective tax rate is 0.50%, which is the fourth lowest in the nation. The Clark County Treasurer sends property tax bills, collects payments, and distributes the funds to the proper departments. You can pay your tax bill through them using the "Treasurer Web" online option, pay by phone, mail your check with your tax bill, or visit 500 S Grand Central Pkwy Las Vegas, NV 89106.

Assessments

The Clark County Assessor's Office is the entity that handles annual property assessments valuing all property within county limits. They have a search tool on their website where you can search property values. Anyone who disagrees with their property assessment can take it up with the County Board of Equalization. You can find more information about the appeal process on the Assessor's website.

Appraisals

Appraisals are another method of valuing real property. They use one of several methods, the most common of which is comparing a property against other recent sales in the same region. When an assessor cannot determine the value of a property within its jurisdiction (e.g., new construction or an odd structure), it can enlist the help of a certified appraiser. Others, like the courts, estate planners, and lenders, use appraisals to value property.

Tax Rates

Clark County comprises roughly 75% of all Nevada residents, including Las Vegas, and has an average effective tax rate of 0.51% of the assessed property value. Las Vegas property taxes are some of the lowest in the state. They vary by county, for example:

• Carson City 0.46%
• Churchill County 0.62%
• Clark County 0.51%
• Douglas County 0.48%
• Elko County 0.53%
• Esmerelda County 0.62%
• Eureka County 0.29%
• Humboldt County 0.54%
• Lander County 0.67%
• Lincoln County 0.63%
• Lyon County 0.48%
• Mineral County 0.68%
• Nye County 0.51%
• Pershing County 0.71%
• Storey County 0.48%
• Washoe County 0.48%
• White Pine County 0.46%

Exemptions

Tax rates continue to rise, and despite Las Vegas having low property taxes, some individuals need help making ends meet. The Las Vegas County Assessor's Office offers some qualified individuals property tax assessments. These exemptions help to lower the tax payment. Some available to Las Vegas residents include:

• Homestead Exemption
• Surviving Spouse
• Veterans
• Disabled Veterans
• Blind Persons

These exemptions can lower the assessed value by a considerable amount, saving homeowners money. You can apply for any of these through the Clark County Assessor's Office.

The City of Las Vegas requires that you obtain a building permit before beginning any construction projects (new building, renovation, demolition). Las Vegas set up an online system where contractors and residential homeowners can apply for permits. This system handles both commercial and residential permits. Some of the available permits in Las Vegas include:

Commercial

• Low Voltage Outlets
• Re-Roofing Commercial Buildings

Commercial and Residential

• Building Water and Sewer Repair/Replacements
• Construction Trailer
• Electric Meter Tag, Panel Change or Service Change
• Excavation Only
• Gas Line Repair or Tag
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Exact Change Outs/Repairs
• Minor Electrical (12 Devices or Less)
• Misc Repair, Including Repair or Alteration of Drainage or Vent Piping, Each Fixture
• Water Heater (Tankless not allowed online)
• Water Piping Replacement
• Water Softeners (Includes Piping)

Residential

• Misc Repair/Exterior Upgrades (three-coat stucco, one-coat stucco with certified contractor & application card over 32 sq. ft.)
• Re-Roofing/Residential (tile to tile or greater than 64 sq. ft.)

The Las Vegas Building Commission also requires that you have the work inspected throughout the project. The building inspector must ensure the work complies with all local building codes to keep people safe.

The glitzy sin city of Las Vegas has a population of 660,929 people. It is also the most populous city in the state of Nevada. Las Vegas has 270,747 housing units. The types of housing units in Las Vegas include modern and contemporary single-family homes, apartments, and public housing. Many of the home designs are custom and unique, with Mediterranean and Southwestern influences. Styles include Italian villas, Ranch homes, and Art Deco styles. The city offers both traditional public housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs for low-income families. City builders plan on adding 11,500 new dwellings to address the housing shortage. House prices in Las Vegas are up 3.6%. The median house listing price in the city is $455,900, with a sold price of $440,800. The price depends on where in the city you live. For example:

• Tule Springs (89086) $630,000
• Sun City Summerlin (89134) $490,000
• Rancho (89102) $446,000
• Downtown Las Vegas (89101) $400,000
• Kyle Canyon (89124) $600,000
• Charleston Heights (89146) $360,000
• La Madre Foothills (89031) $637,000
• Desert Shores (89128) $549,900
• Centennial Hills Town Center (89149) $401,500
• West Las Vegas (89128) $347,600

The Las Vegas real estate market is a highly competitive seller's market. Inventory is starting to grow, resulting in a more balanced market. Buyer demand is higher in places like Summerlin and Henderson.