Property Ownership

What is a property tax lien in Nevada and how does it rank in priority?

AProperty tax liens rank behind all mortgage liens
BProperty tax liens in Nevada are 'super priority' liens that rank ahead of all other liens, including first mortgages✓ Correct
CProperty tax liens are only enforced after foreclosure
DProperty tax liens rank equally with all other liens

Explanation

In Nevada, property tax liens have super-priority status — they rank ahead of all other liens, including first mortgages and deeds of trust. If property taxes are unpaid, the state may ultimately foreclose and extinguish even first-priority mortgage liens.

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