Buffalo County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Buffalo County owners pay a median of $3,435 a year on a median home value of $236,800, an effective rate of 1.45%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data, above the Nebraska county median of 1.26%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.45%

18th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$3,435

~$286/month

Median home value

$236,800

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Buffalo County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Buffalo County's 1.45% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,434
Savings at 10–15% off
$343–$515
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Buffalo County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Buffalo County1.45%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Buffalo County's effective property tax rate is 1.45%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 18th of 93 in Nebraska. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Buffalo County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Buffalo County Assessor. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Buffalo County deadline is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Assessor.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,435 bill, 10–15% off is $344–$515 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Buffalo County Assessor for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Buffalo County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Buffalo County is 1.45%: a median annual bill of $3,435 on a median home value of $236,800. That's the 18th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Buffalo County?
The median Buffalo County property tax bill is $3,435 a year, about $286 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Buffalo County?
The deadline to appeal in Buffalo County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Buffalo County a high property tax area?
Buffalo County's 1.45% effective rate is above the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 18th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Buffalo County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Kearney County

Rate: 1.23%

Median bill: $2,675

Sherman County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $1,652

Phelps County

Rate: 1.38%

Median bill: $2,386

Hall County

Rate: 1.37%

Median bill: $2,854

Adams County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,670

Howard County

Rate: 1.13%

Median bill: $2,314

Dawson County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $1,989

Gosper County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $2,407

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