How to search Washoe County property information
Washoe County’s CAMA search displays assessment data and provides parcel maps and sketches. The search includes browser-specific notes and supports wildcard owner searching, which is useful when initials or trust names differ.
- Open Real Property Assessment Data and choose the correct search mode.
- Use APN for the exact parcel or a partial owner/address search for discovery.
- Use % as a wildcard in an owner name when the official system supports it.
- Check the parcel page’s data date and compare taxable and assessed value fields.
- Open the Recorder or Treasurer for document and billing tasks.
What the public property record can show
The exact fields depend on the property type and the selected tax year. Review the identifier and legal description before treating a result as the correct parcel.
- APN and owner information
- Taxable and assessed values
- Land, building and sketch information
- Map and mailing data
- Data-copy or “as of” date
Use the correct office for each task
| Task | Responsible office | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Review real-property valuation | Washoe County Assessor | Use CAMA and contact Real Property Appraisal for questions. |
| Review business, mobile-home or aircraft accounts | Assessor Personal Property Division | Use the dedicated property class and contact route. |
| Appeal valuation | Washoe County Board of Equalization | Submit the official petition and evidence. |
| Search deeds and recorded documents | Washoe County Recorder | Use the official recording search and copy services. |
Assessment and valuation workflow
Nevada assesses property under statutory methods and applies a 35-percent assessment ratio to taxable value. The Assessor’s office can provide appraisal records and supporting sales data; the Treasurer applies rates and collects the resulting tax.
Exemptions, reductions and tax relief
Tax-cap/abatement questions and exemptions are handled by the Assessor through separate forms. Check occupancy and ownership status and do not assume the prior owner’s cap or exemption selection continues after a transfer.
Assessment appeals and review
Taxpayers have due-process rights through the County Board of Equalization, State Board and courts. Start by obtaining the appraisal record and discussing the issue with the Assessor, then file the county petition by the controlling deadline.
Mobile homes, aircraft and business accounts
Washoe provides separate contacts and data searches for commercial personal property, manufactured homes and aircraft. These records can use different account numbers and filing rules than real-property parcels.
Correcting a property or ownership record
For mailing-address or property-characteristic issues, use the Assessor’s forms and attach the APN and evidence. For deed ownership, legal-description or recording questions, use the Recorder. The assessor record remains a tax record, not title insurance.
Buyer and homeowner checks
- Check the parcel page data date.
- Verify tax-cap or exemption status.
- Review the Treasurer’s bill separately.
- Search the Recorder for the current deed.
- Use a survey for boundaries and easements.
Washoe County direct questions
Can I use a wildcard in Washoe County owner search?
Yes. The Assessor states that the percent sign can be used as a wildcard, such as J%Doe.
Who handles Washoe County business personal property?
The Assessor has a separate business personal property, aircraft, mobile and manufactured home service area and search.
Where do I appeal Washoe County value?
Use the County Board of Equalization petition process after reviewing the appraisal with the Assessor.
Does the assessment page show when its data was copied?
Parcel pages can display an “as of” date. Check that date before relying on current-year information.
Can the Assessor map replace a survey?
No. Parcel maps support assessment research and do not establish legal boundaries.
Official sources checked
- Washoe County Assessor
- Washoe real property assessment data
- Washoe Assessor contact
- Washoe Board of Equalization
- Washoe Recorder
Verification note: Office details, action links and current public instructions were checked on 2026-07-27. Assessment calendars, filing windows, office hours and payment portals can change. Reopen the official destination before filing, relying on a deadline or entering payment information.
Source and data quality
Official Verified Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Data quality: 100/100