Assessor

The office of County Assessor is an elected position. The current County Assessor is Andy Heiser.

What the Assessor Does

We maintain fair and equitable values for all property in Humboldt County and are here to serve the public. 

The property is assessed at 35% of its current appraised or taxable value.

In addition to approximately 18,000 parcels of real property—including land, homes, and commercial buildings—the Assessor is responsible for valuing the personal property of roughly 1,000 businesses, ranging from multi-million-dollar corporations to sole proprietorships, as well as more than 5,000 mobile and manufactured homes, aircraft, and various farming and billboard accounts.

What the Assessor Does Not Do

The Assessor does not make the laws which affect property owners. The tax laws are made by the Nevada Legislature.

The Board of County Commissioners sets the tax rate for the County. The guidelines for assessment are set by the Nevada Tax Commission and overseen by the Nevada Department of Taxation. The tax dollars on real property are collected by the Humboldt County Treasurer. Neither the Assessor nor the Treasurer determines taxes.

Property Tax

Want a Quick Facts Guide to understanding Nevada's property tax system? Request the Nevada Taxpayer's Association's guide to be mailed to you or come by our office and pick one up.

Training

Nevada Revised Statutes require that property tax appraisers receive and maintain a valid appraiser certificate. Completion of a minimum of 36 hours of approved training each year is required, accumulating a total of 180 hours within a five-year period. After 180 hours are achieved, 36 hours of continuing education is required every three years. The Appraiser Certification Board approves courses that qualify as accepted training, per Nevada Law.