Nevada § 361.135 - Exemptions of certain lodges, societies and similar charitable or benevolent organizations
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 361.135 — Exemptions of certain lodges, societies and similar charitable or benevolent organizations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 361.135. Exemptions of certain lodges, societies and similar charitable or benevolent organizations
1. The funds, furniture, paraphernalia and regalia owned by any lodge of the Benevolent
Protective Order of Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Free and Accepted Masons, Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias or Knights of Columbus, or by any similar
charitable organization, or by the Lahontan Audubon Society, the National Audubon
Society, Inc., of New York, the Defenders of Wildlife of the District of Columbia
or any similar benevolent or charitable society, so long as they are used for the
legitimate purposes of such lodge or society or for such charitable or benevolent
purposes, are exempt from taxation. 2. The real estate and fixtures of any such organization or society are exempt from
taxation, but when any such property is used for purposes other than those of such
organization or society, and a rent or other valuable consideration is received for
its use, the property so used must be taxed. 3. Where any structure or parcel of land is used partly for the purposes of such organization
or society and partly for rental purposes, the area used for rental purposes must
be assessed separately and that portion only may be taxed.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 361.135
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 361.135 cover?
Section 361.135 ("Exemptions of certain lodges, societies and similar charitable or benevolent organizations") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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