Scotts Bluff County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Scotts Bluff County owners pay a median of $2,401 a year on a median home value of $161,400, an effective rate of 1.49%. That's the 15th-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

1.49%

15th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$2,401

~$200/month

Median home value

$161,400

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Scotts Bluff County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Scotts Bluff County's 1.49% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,405
Savings at 10–15% off
$240–$361
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Scotts Bluff County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Scotts Bluff County1.49%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Scotts Bluff County's effective property tax rate is 1.49%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 15th 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 Scotts Bluff County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Scotts Bluff 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 $2,401 bill, 10–15% off is $240–$360 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Scotts Bluff 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 Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Scotts Bluff County is 1.49%: a median annual bill of $2,401 on a median home value of $161,400. That's the 15th-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 Scotts Bluff County?
The median Scotts Bluff County property tax bill is $2,401 a year, about $200 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Scotts Bluff County?
The deadline to appeal in Scotts Bluff County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Scotts Bluff County a high property tax area?
Scotts Bluff County's 1.49% effective rate is above the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 15th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Scotts Bluff County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Banner County

Rate: 1.51%

Median bill: $2,516

Morrill County

Rate: 1.30%

Median bill: $1,453

Box Butte County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $2,397

Sioux County

Rate: 1.21%

Median bill: $1,721

Kimball County

Rate: 1.73%

Median bill: $1,905

Cheyenne County

Rate: 1.74%

Median bill: $2,248

Dawes County

Rate: 1.34%

Median bill: $1,970

Garden County

Rate: 1.18%

Median bill: $1,127

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