Nebraska Property Tax Calculator
In Nebraska every property tax dollar funds local government — counties, cities, school districts, and special districts all levy, while the state itself takes none of it. Your county assessor supplies the value those levies are applied to. Homestead-type exemptions and valuation protests can both reduce the outcome. This page estimates typical bills from county medians; select a Nebraska county above to run one.
Annual Property Tax
$3,438Monthly (Escrow)
$287Effective Rate
1.44%Highest property tax counties in Nebraska
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes County | 1.92% | $128,100 |
| Sarpy County | 1.72% | $314,100 |
| Douglas County | 1.62% | $266,100 |
| Cheyenne County | 1.54% | $139,700 |
| Lancaster County | 1.43% | $275,200 |
| Lincoln County | 1.42% | $189,500 |
| Frontier County | 1.41% | $149,800 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 1.39% | $168,500 |
| Buffalo County | 1.38% | $246,400 |
| Box Butte County | 1.37% | $166,600 |
How property tax works in Nebraska
- County, city, school, and special-district levies apply to the county-assessed value; the state levies nothing.
- Homestead-type exemptions assist qualifying owners; protests address disputed values.
- School levies are typically the largest single component of the combined rate.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Nebraska ranks #6 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
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Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Nebraska?
The county assessor prices your property, and every local government serving it — from county and city to school and special districts — layers its levy onto that value. Their sum is the annual bill; none of it goes to the state.
How much property tax will I pay in Nebraska?
It rides on your county's combined levies and the home's value. The calculator above turns those into an estimate: choose a Nebraska county, enter a value, and see annual and monthly numbers.
Can I lower my Nebraska property tax bill?
Homestead-type exemptions serve qualifying seniors, veterans, and disabled owners, and relief credits can offset part of what was paid. Protesting an inflated valuation through the county is the other main route.
Are property taxes deductible?
Itemizing federal filers may claim them within the SALT deduction, up to its statutory cap. The IRS lists the cap that applies each year.
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Related insights
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