Frontier County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Frontier County owners pay a median of $1,979 a year on a median home value of $138,800, an effective rate of 1.43%. That's the 28th-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

1.43%

28th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$1,979

~$165/month

Median home value

$138,800

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Frontier County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Frontier County's 1.43% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$1,985
Savings at 10–15% off
$198–$298
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Frontier County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Frontier County1.43%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Frontier County's effective property tax rate is 1.43%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 28th 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 Frontier County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Frontier 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 $1,979 bill, 10–15% off is $198–$297 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Frontier 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 Frontier County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Frontier County is 1.43%: a median annual bill of $1,979 on a median home value of $138,800. That's the 28th-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 Frontier County?
The median Frontier County property tax bill is $1,979 a year, about $165 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Frontier County?
The deadline to appeal in Frontier County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Frontier County a high property tax area?
Frontier County's 1.43% effective rate is above the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 28th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Frontier County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Red Willow County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $1,811

Gosper County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $2,407

Hayes County

Rate: 1.27%

Median bill: $1,429

Furnas County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $1,330

Dawson County

Rate: 1.26%

Median bill: $1,989

Lincoln County

Rate: 1.48%

Median bill: $2,704

Hitchcock County

Rate: 1.24%

Median bill: $1,105

Phelps County

Rate: 1.38%

Median bill: $2,386

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