Every apartment community in Washoe County owns personal property: appliances, furniture in a leasing office, maintenance equipment, fitness gear and similar items. The Washoe County Assessor requires a yearly declaration of those assets. The 2026 cycle has now closed.
What the Assessor requires
The Assessor mails a Notice to File during the final full week of June. For 2026, declarations were due July 31, 2026, or 15 days after a demand, whichever is later. The Notice to File includes the account number and access code you need to log in to the county's online e-Dec system, which is the way to file.
Three points that catch owners out:
- A business with no assets, or one that has closed, still has to file a declaration saying so.
- If a complete asset listing is not filed, the Assessor must estimate the taxable value of the business property. That estimate may not match what you actually own.
- The county's page for this cycle references the FY 2026/27 Life Tables and Personal Property Manual, which are the materials behind the valuation.
Who this affects
Any owner or entity with taxable personal property at a Washoe County apartment community. The declaration is the owner's responsibility, even when a property manager helps prepare it.
Effective date
The 2026 deadline was July 31, 2026. The Assessor's page says requests for an extension can be made after the deadline through the e-Dec system.
What owners should do
- If you filed, keep a copy of the submission with your property records.
- If you have not filed, contact the Personal Property Division at 775-328-2213 or personalproperty@washoecounty.gov, and ask about a late filing or extension. Do not wait for an estimated assessment to arrive.
- Remove disposed or fully replaced items from your asset list so you are not paying tax on property you no longer have.
- Put the last week of June on next year's calendar so the Notice to File does not sit in a mailroom.
This is a summary, not legal advice. Your accountant or attorney can advise on your own filing.