Lancaster County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Lancaster County owners pay a median of $4,055 a year on a median home value of $258,900, an effective rate of 1.57%. That's the 7th-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

1.57%

7th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$4,055

~$338/month

Median home value

$258,900

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Lancaster County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Lancaster County's 1.57% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

$
Est. annual tax
$4,065
Savings at 10–15% off
$406–$610
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Lancaster County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Lancaster County1.57%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Lancaster County's effective property tax rate is 1.57%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 7th 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 Lancaster County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Lancaster 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 $4,055 bill, 10–15% off is $406–$608 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Lancaster County is 1.57%: a median annual bill of $4,055 on a median home value of $258,900. That's the 7th-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 Lancaster County?
The median Lancaster County property tax bill is $4,055 a year, about $338 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Lancaster County?
The deadline to appeal in Lancaster County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Lancaster County a high property tax area?
Lancaster County's 1.57% effective rate is above the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 7th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Lancaster County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Seward County

Rate: 1.20%

Median bill: $2,791

Saline County

Rate: 1.35%

Median bill: $2,445

Cass County

Rate: 1.43%

Median bill: $3,545

Saunders County

Rate: 1.35%

Median bill: $3,247

Otoe County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,658

Johnson County

Rate: 1.52%

Median bill: $1,993

Gage County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,406

Sarpy County

Rate: 1.79%

Median bill: $5,157

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