Reviewed and updated October 9, 2026 by the SearchSystems.net editorial team. Every office link was opened and checked against the office's own site between September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026.
Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County, has about 282,000 residents (2024 Census Bureau estimate). The title to a parcel in Reno is in the deed records of the County Recorder and its taxable value is set by the County Assessor; what is built on it is a matter for the city. This guide says who keeps each record and where the page for each office is.
This guide covers deeds, assessed values, city permits and records, evictions and court cases, records requests, directory links and common questions.
Related guides: Reno public records, Washoe County property records, Reno arrest records, Reno warrants, Reno inmate search, Reno criminal records, Nevada arrest records and Nevada inmate search.
Deeds, Mortgages and Liens in Reno
Deeds, mortgages, liens and easements that affect title to land in Reno are recorded by the County Recorder, which indexes them by name and sells copies.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Recorder's page at washoecounty.gov/recorder/faq/general/online_search.php (page title: How do I search & order recorded documents? | Washoe County), phone (775) 328-3660, 1001 E. 9th Street A-140 Reno, NV 89512, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Assessed Values and the Tax Roll in Reno
The County Assessor sets the value each parcel in Reno is taxed on and keeps the parcel maps. Nevada caps the yearly rise in the property tax bill on a primary home at 3 percent.
SearchSystems opened and checked the County Assessor's page at washoecounty.gov/assessor/online_data/index.php (page title: On-Line Data | Washoe County), 1001 E 9th St, Reno, NV 89512, which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 24, 2026.
Permits and City Records in Reno
The city's own records, permits among them, start with the city clerk. For Reno, SearchSystems opened and checked the city clerk's page at reno.gov/government/departments/city-clerk/public-records (page title: City of Reno, NV), which answered when SearchSystems opened it on September 26, 2026.
Evictions and Court Cases About Land in Reno
An eviction is a court case in the Justice Court, and so is a foreclosure, a lien dispute or a quiet title suit, in the District Court for Washoe County; the court file is public unless sealed.
The court records page SearchSystems verified for the county is at washoecounty.gov/sjc/CaseSearch.php.
Asking a County Office for a Record
Under the Nevada Public Records Act a county office must answer a request within 5 business days, and it may charge the actual cost of copying; staff time only for extraordinary requests. The county records request page SearchSystems verified is at washoecounty.gov/311/public-records-request.php (page title: Public Records Request | Washoe County).
More Official Property and Land Records Pages for Washoe County
The SearchSystems directory, online since 1997, lists the official pages for Washoe County and Nevada. These property pages and recorded document pages from its Washoe County listing were opened again on October 2, 2026 and each one still answers:
- Personal Property Data Search (washoecounty.gov)
- Real Property (washoecounty.gov)
- Washoe County, NV Treasurer (nv-washoe.publicaccessnow.com)
- Washoe County Code (washoecounty.gov)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Reno?
The County Recorder, at washoecounty.gov, phone (775) 328-3660. Deeds, mortgages and liens on land in Reno are filed there, and the County Assessor (washoecounty.gov) has the assessment records.
Who sets the assessed value of a property in Reno?
The County Assessor, whose page SearchSystems verified is at washoecounty.gov.
Where are evictions from Reno filed?
In the Justice Court. The file is public unless the court seals it.
How is property assessed in Nevada?
Nevada caps the yearly rise in the property tax bill on a primary home at 3 percent.
Is this the official Reno website?
No. SearchSystems.net is an independent public records guide, online since 1997. It links to the official city, county, court and state offices described above and does not hold records, charge for them or take requests.