Clark County Property Tax Due Dates: What New Homeowners Need to Know
Short answer: Clark County property tax due dates follow the same pattern every year. If your taxes are over $100, you can pay in four installments, due the 3rd Monday in August, the 1st Monday in October, the 1st Monday in January, and the 1st Monday in March. You can also pay the full year by the August date. The Treasurer says a payment has to be made within 10 days of a due date to avoid a penalty. Bills go out only once a year, so a new homeowner who never got one still owes the tax.
Jennifer Rodriguez is a Realtor® and Military Relocation Professional (MRP®) in Northwest Las Vegas helping military families and first-time buyers settle into their homes.
If you just bought in Las Vegas, especially if you came from a state where tax bills work differently, this is the part nobody tends to walk you through after closing. Let's make this simple.
When are Clark County property taxes due?
The Clark County Treasurer lists four installment due dates:
1st installment: 3rd Monday in August
2nd installment: 1st Monday in October
3rd installment: 1st Monday in January
4th installment: 1st Monday in March
The county's fiscal year runs July 1 to June 30, so one tax year spans two calendar years.
What are the Clark County property tax due dates for 2026-2027?
Applying the Treasurer's rule to the current fiscal year (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), the dates work out to:
Monday, August 17, 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026
Monday, January 4, 2027
Monday, March 1, 2027
I worked these out from the Treasurer's published rule. Your bill shows the exact dates for your parcel, so treat the bill as the final word.
Can you pay Clark County property taxes all at once?
Yes. You can pay the full year by the August due date. Installments are an option, not a requirement, and only when your taxes are more than $100. If the bill is $100 or less, plan to pay it in one payment.
What happens if you pay late?
The Treasurer says payments must be made within 10 days of the due date to avoid a penalty. After that, the county lists these penalties:
One late installment: 4% of that installment.
Two late installments: 9% of the first late installment, plus 5% of the second.
The Treasurer also says properties with taxes not paid in full by the end of April are advertised as delinquent. That is a step you want to stay well away from.
I just bought a house. Why didn't I get a tax bill?
The Treasurer mails real property tax bills only one time each fiscal year, before August 1. If you closed after that mailing, the bill likely went to the prior owner.
Here's what most people don't realize: the county says failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve you of paying on time, and it does not cancel penalties if the bill goes delinquent. If you bought during the fiscal year, the Treasurer asks you to call and request a bill at 702-455-4323 (option 3).
It is also worth pulling your closing statement and asking your escrow officer how property taxes were handled at closing. That tells you which installments are already covered and which ones are yours.
What if my mortgage company pays my property taxes?
Many buyers have an escrow (impound) account, where the lender collects part of the tax with each mortgage payment and pays the county for you. That is common, but check your loan documents to see whether yours works that way.
If you have an escrow account and a bill still lands in your mailbox, the Treasurer says to write your loan number on the bill and send it to your mortgage company. The county also says it is your responsibility to make sure your mortgage company pays on time. A quick check on the Treasurer's online property tax lookup after each due date takes a minute and catches problems early.
What is the 3% tax cap, and do new owners keep it?
Nevada caps how much the tax bill on your primary residence can rise each year. Clark County applies a 3% cap to owner-occupied homes and a cap of up to 8% to residences that are not owner occupied, along with land and commercial property.
Two details matter for new owners:
Only one property in Nevada can be your primary residence for the 3% cap.
The county says any recorded ownership document removes the owner-occupied 3% abatement. The county mails postcards to owners who may qualify, and you complete one to keep the 3% cap.
So if you just bought and plan to live in the home, watch your mail for that postcard and return it. If you have questions about it, the county lists 702-455-3882 for abatement help.
Common mistakes new Clark County homeowners make
Waiting for a bill that already went out. If you closed after the summer mailing, call and request one.
Assuming the lender pays without checking. Confirm whether you have an escrow account, then confirm the payment posted.
Missing the 10-day window. The penalty starts after it, and two late installments cost more than one.
Ignoring the abatement postcard. It is how owner-occupants keep the 3% cap after a sale is recorded.
Thinking a small bill can be split. Installments are only for taxes over $100.
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Frequently asked questions
When are Clark County property taxes due?
In four installments: the 3rd Monday in August, the 1st Monday in October, the 1st Monday in January, and the 1st Monday in March. You can also pay the full year by the August date.
Is there a grace period for Clark County property taxes?
The Treasurer says payments must be made within 10 days of the due date to avoid a penalty.
What is the penalty for paying Clark County property taxes late?
One late installment carries a 4% penalty on that installment. Two late installments carry 9% on the first and 5% on the second.
I bought my home mid-year. Do I still owe the tax if I never got a bill?
Yes. The county says not receiving a bill does not relieve you of paying on time. Call the Treasurer at 702-455-4323 (option 3) to request one.
Does my mortgage company pay my property taxes?
It does if you have an escrow account. The county still says it is your responsibility to make sure the payment is made on time, so check that it posts.
How do I keep the 3% property tax cap after buying?
A recorded ownership document removes the owner-occupied 3% abatement. The county mails postcards to owners who may qualify, and returning it keeps the cap for owner-occupants.
Just closed on a home in Northwest Las Vegas and not sure what you owe or when? Send me a note and I will help you sort out where to look. You can find me at homesbyjrod.com.
The tax details in this article come from the Clark County Treasurer and Clark County tax abatement pages and were checked on October 1, 2026. Dates and rules can change, so confirm with your tax bill or the Treasurer's office. This is general education, not financial, tax, or legal advice.
