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Nebraska Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 93 Nebraska counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is June 30.

Effective Tax Rate

1.26%

Higher than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$146,300

Median Annual Tax Bill

$1,815

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Nebraska?

Property taxes in Nebraska are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Nebraska counties is 1.26%, which is above the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 93 Nebraska Counties

CountyEff. Tax RateMedian Home ValueMedian Annual Tax Bill
Adams County1.44%$185,800$2,670
Antelope County1.22%$116,900$1,426
Arthur County0.83%$188,800$1,574
Banner County1.51%$166,300$2,516
Blaine County1.19%$102,100$1,211
Boone County1.02%$164,700$1,673
Box Butte County1.49%$161,100$2,397
Boyd County1.22%$104,000$1,268
Brown County1.08%$100,200$1,082
Buffalo County1.45%$236,800$3,435
Burt County1.45%$125,400$1,824
Butler County1.17%$165,700$1,941
Cass County1.43%$247,200$3,545
Cedar County1.04%$175,500$1,827
Chase County1.21%$178,700$2,156
Cherry County1.01%$136,000$1,373
Cheyenne County1.74%$129,100$2,248
Clay County1.29%$146,300$1,886
Colfax County1.25%$128,800$1,612
Cuming County1.04%$174,900$1,815
Custer County1.15%$160,500$1,849
Dakota County1.59%$168,100$2,680
Dawes County1.34%$146,500$1,970
Dawson County1.26%$157,800$1,989
Deuel County1.50%$97,200$1,455
Dixon County1.21%$141,400$1,714
Dodge County1.38%$188,100$2,591
Douglas County1.75%$245,800$4,295
Dundy County0.82%$118,200$971
Fillmore County1.13%$131,200$1,481
Franklin County1.13%$99,100$1,123
Frontier County1.43%$138,800$1,979
Furnas County1.45%$91,800$1,330
Gage County1.44%$167,100$2,406
Garden County1.18%$95,500$1,127
Garfield County1.44%$144,900$2,085
Gosper County1.19%$202,700$2,407
Grant County0.75%$113,900$853
Greeley County1.56%$87,800$1,372
Hall County1.37%$207,900$2,854
Hamilton County0.96%$238,700$2,287
Harlan County1.15%$147,200$1,690
Hayes County1.27%$112,800$1,429
Hitchcock County1.24%$88,800$1,105
Holt County1.14%$152,000$1,731
Hooker County1.43%$85,400$1,222
Howard County1.13%$205,200$2,314
Jefferson County1.45%$117,600$1,709
Johnson County1.52%$131,500$1,993
Kearney County1.23%$218,300$2,675
Keith County1.40%$157,000$2,204
Keya Paha County1.14%$108,800$1,240
Kimball County1.73%$109,900$1,905
Knox County1.22%$116,900$1,426
Lancaster County1.57%$258,900$4,055
Lincoln County1.48%$183,100$2,704
Logan County1.00%$160,000$1,603
Loup County0.80%$120,700$965
Madison County1.34%$196,000$2,619
McPherson County1.06%$124,200$1,320
Merrick County1.17%$168,000$1,969
Morrill County1.30%$112,000$1,453
Nance County1.20%$122,800$1,470
Nemaha County1.41%$125,100$1,761
Nuckolls County1.28%$90,900$1,164
Otoe County1.44%$185,000$2,658
Pawnee County1.59%$74,800$1,191
Perkins County1.01%$149,200$1,513
Phelps County1.38%$173,300$2,386
Pierce County1.16%$182,700$2,115
Platte County1.34%$207,800$2,789
Polk County0.98%$177,800$1,748
Red Willow County1.26%$143,500$1,811
Richardson County1.38%$96,500$1,329
Rock County1.02%$124,400$1,264
Saline County1.35%$180,700$2,445
Sarpy County1.79%$287,600$5,157
Saunders County1.35%$241,100$3,247
Scotts Bluff County1.49%$161,400$2,401
Seward County1.20%$232,400$2,791
Sheridan County1.38%$102,900$1,416
Sherman County1.22%$135,000$1,652
Sioux County1.21%$141,700$1,721
Stanton County1.31%$184,300$2,409
Thayer County1.14%$106,200$1,207
Thomas County1.09%$113,000$1,228
Thurston County1.52%$105,100$1,599
Valley County1.55%$122,200$1,897
Washington County1.48%$278,300$4,106
Wayne County1.19%$203,700$2,432
Webster County1.44%$102,000$1,468
Wheeler County0.91%$135,900$1,240
York County1.20%$175,900$2,115

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

1.79%

Sarpy County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.75%

Grant County

Highest Tax Bill

$5,157

Sarpy County

Lowest Tax Bill

$853

Grant County

Think your property is over-assessed?

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How to Appeal Your Nebraska Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in Nebraska is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

  1. Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
  2. File your appeal before the deadline (June 30).
  3. Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
  4. Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
  5. Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

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