Dakota County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Dakota County owners pay a median of $2,680 a year on a median home value of $168,100, an effective rate of 1.59%. That's the 5th-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

1.59%

5th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$2,680

~$223/month

Median home value

$168,100

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Dakota County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Dakota County's 1.59% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,673
Savings at 10–15% off
$267–$401
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Dakota County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Dakota County1.59%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Dakota County's effective property tax rate is 1.59%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 5th 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 Dakota County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Dakota 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 $2,680 bill, 10–15% off is $268–$402 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Dakota 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 Dakota County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Dakota County is 1.59%: a median annual bill of $2,680 on a median home value of $168,100. That's the 5th-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 Dakota County?
The median Dakota County property tax bill is $2,680 a year, about $223 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Dakota County?
The deadline to appeal in Dakota County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Dakota County a high property tax area?
Dakota County's 1.59% effective rate is above the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 5th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Dakota County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Dixon County

Rate: 1.21%

Median bill: $1,714

Thurston County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $1,599

Wayne County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $2,432

Cuming County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,815

Cedar County

Rate: 1.04%

Median bill: $1,827

Burt County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $1,824

Stanton County

Rate: 1.31%

Median bill: $2,409

Pierce County

Rate: 1.16%

Median bill: $2,115

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