Dawson County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Dawson County owners pay a median of $1,989 a year on a median home value of $157,800, an effective rate of 1.26%. That's the 47th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data, below 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

1.26%

47th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$1,989

~$166/month

Median home value

$157,800

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Dawson County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Dawson County's 1.26% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,988
Savings at 10–15% off
$199–$298
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Dawson County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Dawson County1.26%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Dawson County's effective property tax rate is 1.26%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 47th 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 Dawson County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Dawson 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 $1,989 bill, 10–15% off is $199–$298 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Dawson 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 Dawson County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Dawson County is 1.26%: a median annual bill of $1,989 on a median home value of $157,800. That's the 47th-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 Dawson County?
The median Dawson County property tax bill is $1,989 a year, about $166 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Dawson County?
The deadline to appeal in Dawson County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Dawson County a high property tax area?
Dawson County's 1.26% effective rate is below the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 47th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Dawson County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Gosper County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $2,407

Phelps County

Rate: 1.38%

Median bill: $2,386

Custer County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $1,849

Buffalo County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $3,435

Frontier County

Rate: 1.43%

Median bill: $1,979

Furnas County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $1,330

Lincoln County

Rate: 1.48%

Median bill: $2,704

Sherman County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $1,652

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