Lyon County Property Assessor 2026: Search & Tax Records

Lyon County, Nevada • parcel, tax, deed and map guidance

Search the Right Lyon County Record

Lyon County’s public portal can search parcels, sales, personal property and tax accounts, but the Assessor, Clerk/Treasurer and Recorder still handle different decisions and documents.

Use this 2026 guide to search by owner, address or nine-digit APN, understand the 2026–27 assessment roll, check payment installments, verify the correct tax cap, research deeds and solve missing-record problems.

Choose the Correct Office Search a Parcel Check Tax Dates

Current secured roll 2026–27 published Use the interactive portal for one property and the roll PDF for broad inspection.

Regular value appeal January 15 passed The ordinary 2026–27 County Board filing period is closed.

Tax statements Usually mailed mid-July Contact the Clerk/Treasurer if an expected statement is missing by August 1.

First 2026–27 installment August 17, 2026 Payment must be received within the county’s ten-day grace period.

Start With the Record You Actually Need

Use the Assessor record for value, APN, parcel characteristics, tax-cap classification and mapping. Use the Clerk/Treasurer record for a bill, installment, payment or penalty. Use the Recorder for a deed, lien, release, homestead declaration, transfer document or official copy.

Independent-guide warning: AssessorPropertySearch.org is not Lyon County government. Confirm that payment, identity, exemption and banking information is being submitted through an official county-linked service.

Assessor, Clerk/Treasurer or Recorder?

Opening the right office first prevents most Lyon County property-search problems.

Assessor: parcel and assessment record

Use the Assessor for taxable value, assessed value, land and improvement details, ownership shown on the roll, APNs, maps, exemptions, business personal property, tax-cap classification and mailing-address updates.

Official Lyon County assessment portal Search Assessment Records

Clerk/Treasurer: bill and collection record

Use the Clerk/Treasurer for the tax statement, quarterly balance, payment posting, receipt, grace period, delinquent penalty, tax lien and redemption amount.

Official Lyon County tax account search Search Tax Accounts

Recorder: deed and recorded document

Use the Recorder for deeds, liens, releases, maps, declarations, transfer documents, document images, certified copies and recording notifications.

Official Lyon County Recorder search Search Recorded Documents

Mapping: parcel orientation and map books

Use the map search to locate a parcel, identify its map book and page and compare surrounding parcels. Do not use an Assessor map as a legal survey.

Official Assessor map-book search Open Map Search

Portal-name note: the public application uses “Property Appraiser” wording, but the official elected county office is the Lyon County Assessor.

Search Lyon County Property Records Step by Step

Begin broadly, open the matching parcel and then copy the APN for every deeper task.

Open the unified county portal

The landing page provides separate quick searches for all records, parcels, personal property and property-tax accounts.

Search a shortened address first

Enter the house number and core street name. Remove the ZIP code, city, unit, punctuation, directional word and street suffix if the complete address returns nothing.

Retry with the assessed-owner name

Start with the surname or business name. Try a trust, estate, LLC, spouse or previous owner when a recent transfer has not yet reached the assessment record.

Use the nine-digit APN when available

Copy the APN from a tax statement, assessment notice, deed, escrow document or parcel result. The standard example format is 020-234-022.

Confirm the correct property

Match the location, assessed owner, legal description, acreage, tax district, property use, land value and improvements before relying on the result.

Move to the correct next record

Use the tax-account tab for installments and payments. Use the Recorder system when the task requires the actual deed, lien, release or certified document.

Rural-property tip: when a city or community filter fails, search by street name or APN. Properties around Dayton, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Smith Valley, Wellington and other unincorporated areas may not use the city wording you expect.

How the Lyon County Nine-Digit APN Works

The APN is an assessment identifier, not a complete legal description. Lyon County’s official example is 020-234-022.

APN segment	Meaning	Example
First three digits	Assessor map-book number.	020
Middle three digits	The first two digits indicate the page and the last digit represents the block.	234
Final three digits	The parcel identifier within that map area.	022

Why an APN may change

A parcel was divided into new parcels.
A boundary-adjustment map created new legal descriptions.
Several parcels were combined or reconfigured.
A new subdivision or parcel map changed map-book references.
The number on an older deed or tax statement is no longer the active parcel.

Old-APN workflow: search the older number, review its sale and parcel history, inspect any “created from” or “split into” notes, and ask the Mapping Division to identify the active successor parcel when necessary.

Official parcel-number explanation Review the APN System

Advanced Parcel, Sale and Tax Search

Use advanced filters only after a simple address, owner or APN search has failed—or when researching comparable sales and rural land.

Search category	Useful fields	Best use
Owner and location	Owner name, street-number range, street, city, subdivision and neighborhood.	Homes, businesses, trust-owned parcels and subdivisions.
Parcel characteristics	APN range, tax district, property use, zoning, acreage and construction year.	Vacant land, rural acreage and property-type comparisons.
Building details	Residential or commercial square-foot range, well and septic indicators.	Checking property facts and finding reasonably comparable parcels.
Sale records	Buyer, seller, price, date, vacant/improved status, market qualification and instrument type.	Comparable sales, recent transfers and ownership-history research.
Recorded instrument	Instrument number and instrument type.	Connecting a parcel sale entry to the Recorder’s actual document.
Tax account	Owner, account type, account number, schedule code, address and tax district.	Real-property and personal-property billing research.

Comparable-sale checklist

Use a sale period relevant to the assessment date.
Separate vacant land from improved property.
Prefer qualified market sales when researching market value.
Compare acreage, use, location, utilities and improvements.
Open the recorded instrument before relying on a sale summary.
Explain material differences instead of comparing price alone.

What a Lyon County Parcel Record Shows

The parcel result is a practical assessment record. It is not a title report, certified deed, survey, permit approval or guaranteed market appraisal.

Record field	What it helps you verify	Limit to remember
Assessed owner	The owner currently carried on the assessment roll.	A newly recorded deed may not yet be processed.
Property and mailing address	Physical location and destination for county tax correspondence.	Changing one does not automatically correct every county or lender record.
Taxable value	Land plus taxable improvement value before the 35% assessment ratio.	It is not automatically the likely sale price.
Assessed value	Thirty-five percent of taxable appraised value.	The final bill also depends on rate, cap, exemptions and account details.
Land and improvements	Separates land value from buildings or other taxable improvements.	Improvement value is not insurance replacement coverage.
Tax district	Identifies the combination of taxing authorities and rate.	Neighboring parcels can have different district combinations.
Tax-cap classification	Helps identify primary-residence, rental or higher-cap treatment.	Contact the Assessor promptly when the category appears wrong.
Sale and instrument history	Shows transfer parties, dates, declared values and document references.	Use the Recorder image or official copy for legal research.
Map and acreage	Helps orient the parcel and connect it to map books.	The online outline is not a legal boundary survey.

Lyon County Property Planning Tools

These tools run only in your browser. They do not send or store an address, APN or value. Confirm the result in the official county portal.

Nine-Digit APN Formatter

Enter nine APN digits

A valid entry will be displayed as 000-000-000.

Search preparation only

Gross Tax Estimate

Taxable appraised value Combined rate per $100 assessed value

Enter the taxable value and the rate shown for the parcel’s tax district.

Not an official bill

Correct Office Finder

What do you need?

Choose a task to identify the responsible office and common mistake.

Planning help only

Understand the 2026–27 Secured Assessment Roll

Lyon County states that every property is reappraised annually. The Assessor identifies taxable property and values land and improvements; the office does not set tax rates or collect taxes.

Taxable value

Land is valued using location, zoning, actual use, market sales and recognized appraisal methods. Improvement value generally reflects replacement cost new less depreciation.

Assessed value

Nevada applies a 35% assessment ratio. A taxable value of $300,000 produces a calculated assessed value of $105,000.

Gross tax calculation

Multiply assessed value by the combined tax rate. The tax-cap abatement and exemptions can then change the amount actually billed.

Example only: $300,000 taxable value × 35% = $105,000 assessed value. At a hypothetical rate of $3.50 per $100 of assessed value, the gross calculation is $3,675 before an applicable tax cap or exemption.

What to inspect before questioning value

Land acreage and property-use code.
Construction year and improvement area.
Well, septic and utility indicators.
Removed, damaged or unfinished structures.
Recent qualified sales and relevant market differences.
Tax district and tax-cap status, which affect the bill but are separate from market value.

The roll PDF is hundreds of pages. Search the interactive portal for one parcel; use the official roll when you need the published list and assessment instructions.

Official Lyon County 2026–27 secured assessment roll Open the 2026–27 Roll

FY 2026–27 Tax Installments and Payment Methods

Lyon County’s fiscal property-tax year runs from July 1 through June 30. A qualifying account can be paid in full, semiannually or in four installments.

Payment	Due date	What to check
Full payment	August 17, 2026	Attach all four stubs when paying the full amount by mail.
First quarterly installment	August 17, 2026	Verify the APN, fiscal year and first-stub amount.
Second quarterly installment	October 5, 2026	Review whether the first payment posted before submitting another.
Third quarterly installment	January 4, 2027	This is also the second semiannual payment point.
Fourth quarterly installment	March 1, 2027	Confirm that the complete fiscal-year balance reaches zero.

Received—not merely mailed: the county’s ten-day grace rule requires payment to be received within ten days after the due date. Allow enough delivery time and keep tracking or payment confirmation.

Bill of $100 or less: quarterly installments are not available. The full amount must be received by the third Monday in August.

Official payment options

Pay online from the official tax-account record.
Pay in person at the Yerington office.
Use the Center Street side drop box at the Yerington building.
Mail the correct stub and write the parcel number on the check.
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when an additional mailed receipt is needed.
Do not submit a second online payment merely because the first transaction is still processing.

Official Clerk/Treasurer payment instructions

Review Payment Rules Search or Pay an Account

Late-Payment Penalties and Tax-Lien Risk

Obtain a current payoff instead of sending the original stub amount after a grace period has expired.

Delinquent amount	Penalty described by the county	Best next action
One unpaid installment	4% added after the grace period.	Check the live balance before mailing or paying online.
Two unpaid installments	5% of the two installments due.	Ask for the amount needed to bring the account current.
Three unpaid installments	6% of the three installments due.	Contact the Clerk/Treasurer promptly.
Full balance after the March grace period	7% of the full tax amount.	Request an exact payoff or redemption figure.

Tax-lien timeline: unpaid property can be advertised and receive a tax lien on the first Monday in June. The county describes a two-year redemption period before a tax deed can transfer the delinquent property to the Treasurer as trustee.

Official delinquent-penalty page Check Penalties and Liens

Check the Nevada 3% or 8% Tax Cap

The abatement limits increases in the tax bill. It does not freeze taxable or assessed value.

Property use	General cap treatment	What to verify
Qualifying owner-occupied primary residence	Generally a 3% cap on the annual tax-bill increase.	Owner occupancy, fiscal year and the code displayed on the tax account.
Qualifying low-rent dwelling	May qualify for the 3% cap when statutory rent rules are met.	Annual signed rental affidavit, unit information and current rent limits.
Second home, vacant land, commercial or other property	Generally placed in the higher-cap category, commonly described as 8%.	The current cap code and whether the actual property use is correct.
New parcel, new construction or change in use	New value may not receive either cap in its first applicable fiscal year.	Which part of the value is new to the roll and when abatement begins.

Claim form versus petition for review

Tax Cap Claim or owner-occupancy verification

Use this route to tell the Assessor how the property is used. New owners and properties with ownership changes may receive a verification card.

Petition for Review of Partial Abatement

Use a petition when disputing the cap determination for a specific fiscal year. Do not reuse a prior-year petition without confirming the current form and deadline.

Current-year caution: the posted 2025–26 petition carried a June 30, 2026 deadline and concerned property status as of July 1, 2025. That deadline has passed. Ask the Assessor for the correct 2026–27 form or future-year procedure rather than altering the old PDF.

False-claim penalty: the petition warns that intentionally claiming an improper partial abatement can trigger a penalty equal to three times the tax deficiency, in addition to tax and other penalties.

Official Lyon County tax-cap guidance Review Tax-Cap Information

Challenge a Lyon County Assessment

An assessment appeal challenges taxable or assessed value. It does not challenge the tax rate, budget or payment penalty.

Audit the property record

Review acreage, use, zoning, building area, construction year, depreciation, well/septic indicators, removed structures and sale history.

Request an Assessor explanation

Ask how land and improvements were valued and request clarification of the appraisal, cost index or depreciation used.

Organize property-specific evidence

Use qualified comparable sales, photographs, measurements, surveys, repair estimates, appraisal reports and documents proving an incorrect record fact.

File with the County Board of Equalization

The 2026–27 secured-roll notice set the regular County Board filing deadline at January 15, 2026, subject to the next-business-day rule when the date falls on a weekend or legal holiday.

Use the State Board route when eligible

The same notice stated that a person dissatisfied with the County Board decision could appeal to the State Board by March 10.

Both ordinary 2026–27 deadlines have passed. Contact the Assessor about a factual correction or any special remedy. Do not submit an old Board form and assume it creates a timely appeal.

Prepare for the next assessment cycle

Watch for the next Notice of Assessment in December.
Compare the new land and improvement values immediately.
Request the appraisal explanation before the January filing period becomes urgent.
Collect sales and physical-condition evidence before the deadline.
Verify the exact next-cycle filing date on the current official notice.

Official taxpayer-rights and Board pages

Review Taxpayer Rights Open Board Information

Veteran, Disabled Veteran, Surviving Spouse and Blind Exemptions

Nevada individual exemptions are separate from the 3% primary-residence cap. A qualifying exemption may be applied to real property, eligible personal property or the vehicle Governmental Services Tax.

Program	Typical documentation	Micro-level reminder
Veteran	Nevada identification, qualifying service history and DD-214 or other discharge evidence.	The application must be signed before an Assessor staff member or notary when required by the form.
Disabled veteran	Service documents and a VA letter showing the qualifying service-connected rating.	The county form separates 60–79%, 80–99% and 100% disability categories.
Surviving spouse	Nevada residency, death certificate and required affidavit.	Remarriage can affect qualification.
Blind person	Nevada residency and a physician’s statement meeting the legal vision standard.	Ask which tax roll or vehicle benefit should receive the exemption.

2026–27 filing timing shown on the roll

For use on real property, the ordinary filing date was before June 15 preceding the fiscal year.
For qualifying real property acquired after June 15 but before July 1, the roll described a July 5 filing date.
The ordinary 2026–27 dates have passed; contact the Assessor about the next year or a special situation.
Report a change of address immediately so exemption correspondence reaches the correct location.
Do not claim the same exemption in another Nevada county for the same fiscal year.

Apply it deliberately: the veteran form lets the applicant choose a vehicle Governmental Services Tax benefit, real-property parcel, mobile-home account or personal-property account.

Official exemption programs and forms

Review Exemption Programs Open Assessor Forms

Business Personal Property, Aircraft and Mobile Homes

A missing business, manufactured-home or aircraft account may be in personal-property records rather than the real-property parcel search.

Record type	What may be taxable	Owner action
Business personal property	Equipment owned, leased, rented, loaned or otherwise used by a Lyon County business.	File the annual declaration listing assets in use on the July 1 lien date.
Manufactured or mobile home	A home not converted to real property can remain on a personal-property account.	Search both parcel and personal-property records when status is unclear.
Aircraft	Taxable aircraft and associated appraisal information.	Contact the Assessor’s personal-property staff for account-specific instructions.
Registered motor vehicle	Generally handled through Nevada vehicle registration and Governmental Services Tax rather than county personal-property tax.	Do not list a normally registered vehicle as business personal property without confirming the rule.

Business declaration checklist

List property owned, rented, leased or controlled as of July 1.
Include acquisition date and acquisition cost, including setup and installation.
Separate equipment by type because depreciation schedules can differ.
List items sold, scrapped or dismantled.
Report the actual physical location and listed business ownership.
Report closure, relocation or acquisition by another person.

July workflow: declarations are normally mailed by July 1. A business that has not received one by July 15 should contact the Appraisal Division. A declaration received at another time is generally due within 15 days.

Do not ignore the form: failure to receive a declaration does not remove the reporting responsibility. The Assessor can estimate taxable value when a required declaration is not filed.

Official business personal-property resources

Read Business Property Rules Review Declaration Timing File Business Equipment Online

Find Lyon County Deeds, Liens and Recorded Documents

Recorder document images from 1970 to the present are available online as unofficial copies. Use the party names and approximate recording date to narrow the search.

Identify the parcel first

Save the active APN, assessed owner, legal-description clues, sale date and instrument number from the parcel record.

Search the grantor and grantee

The Recorder indexes the seller as grantor and buyer as grantee. Enter the last name first with no comma, such as “Jones Tom.”

Limit the recording period

Use the transfer date, instrument number, document type or known ownership period to reduce unrelated names.

Confirm the legal description

Compare the APN, township/range/section, lot/block or other legal details. A matching name alone does not prove the document belongs to the parcel.

Order the right copy

Online images are unofficial. Official copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies add $4 per document. The card processor may charge an additional fee.

Recording notification alert

The Recorder’s self-service system can email an alert when a document is recorded with your name or APN, helping provide early warning of possible property fraud.

2026 Declaration of Value requirement

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Recorder accepts only the Nevada Tax Commission’s updated Declaration of Value form for applicable recordings.

Homestead distinction: a recorded Declaration of Homestead concerns protection from certain involuntary liens. It is not the Assessor’s property-tax-cap claim.

Official Recorder search and guidance

Search Recorder Records Read Search and Copy Help Open Recorder Forms

Parcel Maps, Access, Flood Zones and Boundaries

The Assessor’s map answers a parcel-identification question. It does not answer every land-use, access or legal-boundary question.

Question	Best starting source	Why the parcel map is not enough
Where is the parcel?	Assessor parcel map or GIS.	Useful for orientation, but not survey-grade positioning.
Does it have legal access?	Recorded deeds, easements and title research.	The Mapping Division does not determine whether a parcel has access.
Where is the legal boundary?	Recorded survey or licensed surveyor.	The Assessor does not survey property or resolve encroachments.
What setbacks apply?	Lyon County Building or planning staff.	Setback requirements are not maintained by the Assessor Mapping Division.
Is the land in a flood zone?	Current flood-hazard and planning resources.	The Assessor Mapping Division does not maintain FEMA flood maps.
Can it be divided or developed?	Planning, zoning, utilities and professional due diligence.	An APN and acreage do not establish development entitlement.

Rural parcel due-diligence checklist

Confirm the active APN and recorded legal description.
Research recorded access and utility easements.
Verify road ownership and maintenance responsibility.
Check zoning, minimum parcel size and allowed use.
Confirm well, septic, power and water availability independently.
Review flood, drainage, wildfire and topographic conditions.
Obtain a survey before building near a disputed or uncertain line.

Official Lyon County mapping information

Read Mapping Limits Open the Parcel Map Search Map Books

New Lyon County Property Owner Checklist

Recording the deed is only the first step. Ownership, mailing address, tax-cap status, tax billing and mortgage escrow can update on separate schedules.

Verify parcel and ownership records

Confirm the deed was recorded under the correct buyer names.
Save the Recorder instrument number.
Identify the active nine-digit APN.
Compare the legal description, acreage and parcel map.
Check whether the assessed owner has updated.
Register for Recorder document notifications.

Protect the tax account

Update the Assessor mailing address when necessary.
Confirm the 3% or higher tax-cap classification.
Check exemption eligibility and next filing dates.
Search for prior-year or delinquent balances.
Confirm escrow payment responsibility with the lender.
Recheck every installment before its due date.

Why the seller may receive the statement: the property-tax statement is mailed to the assessed owner and mailing address shown on the tax roll as of July 1. A late-fiscal-year deed may not be processed before statements are produced.

Mailing-address change versus owner-name change

Correction	Correct process
Assessor mailing address	Provide date, APN, physical address, owner name, old address and new address through the Assessor’s approved written process.
Manufactured home or business account	Include each applicable account number so connected records can be updated.
Owner name on the roll	Record the proper legal document with the Recorder; the Assessor then processes the recorded change.
Mortgage escrow address	Contact the lender separately; a county address change does not update the loan servicer.

Official change-of-address guidance Review Address-Change Steps

Fix Common Lyon County Property-Search Problems

Problem	Likely reason	Next step
Address returns no result	Different city, suffix, direction, unit or situs-address format.	Use house number plus street name, then street name alone.
APN does not work	Missing digit, wrong dash format or an old parcel created before a split.	Remove punctuation, confirm nine digits and review predecessor or successor parcels.
Expected owner is missing	Trust, estate, LLC, former owner or delayed deed processing.	Search the address and Recorder records.
Tax bill did not arrive	Former owner or old address remained on the July 1 tax roll.	Search the tax account and contact the Clerk/Treasurer if missing by August 1.
Mortgage company should pay	Escrow processing is separate from county billing.	Confirm the amount and scheduled payment with the servicer, then recheck the county account.
Tax cap looks wrong	Owner occupancy, rental affidavit, new construction or changed-use status is incorrect.	Contact the Assessor and request the current claim or review procedure.
Map line conflicts with a fence	Assessment mapping is not a field survey.	Review recorded documents and hire a licensed surveyor when necessary.
Online payment appears stuck	Processing delay, browser interruption or duplicate submission risk.	Save the confirmation, check the account later and contact the Clerk/Treasurer before paying again.

Lyon County Property Offices and Call Scripts

Have the APN, fiscal year, notice, payment confirmation or instrument number ready before calling.

Office	Use it for	Contact
Lyon County Assessor	Values, APNs, maps, property facts, exemptions, tax cap, mailing address and personal property.	27 S. Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447 775-463-6520 or 775-577-5045 Fax: 775-463-5305
Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer	Tax statements, installments, payments, receipts, penalties, liens and redemption balances.	27 S. Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447 775-463-6501
Lyon County Recorder	Deeds, liens, maps, transfer documents, official copies and recording alerts.	27 S. Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447 775-463-6581 or 775-577-5007 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Assessor Mapping Division	Map books, parcel-number explanation and assessment-boundary source information.	775-463-6520, extension 1459

Assessor script

“I am calling about APN [number]. Please explain the 2026–27 land, improvement and assessed values and the process for correcting [specific factual or tax-cap issue].”

Tax-payment script

“I am calling about APN or tax account [number]. Please confirm the installment due, current penalty and whether my payment of [amount] on [date] has posted.”

Recorder script

“I need an official or certified copy of document [instrument number]. Please confirm the page count, certification charge and request method.”

Visit preparation: verify holiday closures and current counter availability before driving to Yerington. Bring identification and the original notice, form or document when a signature or notarization may be required.

Official Lyon County Property Resources

Use these official sources after identifying the record or action you need.

Unified records portal

Parcel, sale, personal-property and tax-account search by ID, owner or location.

Open Records Portal

Assessor office

Assessment duties, office contact, maps, exemptions, tax cap, forms and current roll.

Open Assessor Page

2026–27 assessment roll

Current secured-roll instructions, values, deadlines, exemptions and parcel listing.

Open Roll PDF

Tax payments

Installments, grace period, mail, drop-box and online payment instructions.

Review Payment Rules

Tax-cap guidance

Primary residence, rental affidavit, higher cap, new construction and review forms.

Review Tax-Cap Page

Exemptions

Veteran, disabled veteran, surviving spouse, blind and other exemption programs.

Open Exemption Help

Recorder search

Deeds, liens, releases, maps, unofficial images and recording notifications.

Search Recorder Records

Recorder copy instructions

Name formatting, official-copy charges, certification and request methods.

Read Copy Instructions

Assessor mapping

Parcel-number explanation, map-copy charges and limits of assessment maps.

Review Mapping Help

Lyon County Property Assessor FAQ

Which Lyon County does this guide cover?

This page covers Lyon County, Nevada, including Yerington, Fernley, Dayton, Silver Springs, Stagecoach, Smith Valley, Wellington and surrounding county communities.

What is the official Lyon County property search?

The official GSA portal searches Lyon County parcel, sale, personal-property and property-tax records by ID, owner name or location.

Can I search Lyon County records by address or owner?

Yes. Begin with a shortened street address or surname. When the expected result is missing, try the APN, trust, business, estate or previous owner.

How many digits are in a Lyon County APN?

The official parcel-numbering guide describes a nine-digit APN, commonly formatted as 000-000-000. The first three digits identify the map book, the middle group identifies page and block, and the final three identify the parcel.

How is assessed value calculated?

Nevada assessed value is 35% of taxable appraised value. The final property-tax bill also depends on the combined rate, partial abatement, exemptions, new value and account-specific charges.

When are FY 2026–27 property taxes due?

The quarterly dates are August 17, 2026; October 5, 2026; January 4, 2027; and March 1, 2027. Lyon County provides a ten-day receipt grace period.

What is the Lyon County 3% property-tax cap?

A qualifying owner-occupied primary residence generally receives a 3% cap on annual tax-bill increases. Other property generally receives a higher cap, while new parcels, new construction and changed use can receive different first-year treatment.

How do I challenge a Lyon County property value?

First review the parcel facts and discuss the appraisal with the Assessor. The ordinary County Board deadline for the 2026–27 roll was January 15, 2026, so ask about a factual correction or the next assessment cycle.

Where do I find a Lyon County deed or lien?

Use the Recorder’s self-service search. Enter the last name first without a comma, add the first name and use an approximate recording date, APN or instrument number to narrow the results.

Are Lyon County parcel-map boundaries legally binding?

No. Assessor maps are prepared for assessment purposes and do not replace a recorded survey. Use deeds, plats, title research and a licensed surveyor for legal boundary or access questions.

Complete the Search in the Right Order

Start with the parcel record and confirm the active nine-digit APN. Use the tax account for installments and payment status, and use the Recorder for deeds, liens and official documents.

Before buying, appealing, paying or building, separately verify the assessment record, tax-cap classification, current bill, recorded access, legal description, survey needs and any planning or flood restrictions.