Valley County, NE Property Taxes (2026)

Valley County owners pay a median of $1,897 a year on a median home value of $122,200, an effective rate of 1.55%. That's the 9th-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

1.55%

9th highest of 93 in NE

Median annual bill

$1,897

~$158/month

Median home value

$122,200

Nebraska county median

1.26%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Valley County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Valley County's 1.55% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,894
Savings at 10–15% off
$189–$284
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Valley County vs. Nebraska vs. U.S. property tax rates

Valley County1.55%
Nebraska county median1.26%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Valley County's effective property tax rate is 1.55%, vs. 1.26% for the median Nebraska county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 9th 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 Valley County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Valley 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 $1,897 bill, 10–15% off is $190–$285 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Nebraska

Nebraska homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Valley 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 Valley County, Nebraska?
The median effective property tax rate in Valley County is 1.55%: a median annual bill of $1,897 on a median home value of $122,200. That's the 9th-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 Valley County?
The median Valley County property tax bill is $1,897 a year, about $158 a month, compared with a Nebraska county median of $1,815.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Valley County?
The deadline to appeal in Valley County is June 30. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Valley County a high property tax area?
Valley County's 1.55% effective rate is above the Nebraska county median of 1.26% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 9th-highest rate of 93 Nebraska counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Valley County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Greeley County

Rate: 1.56%

Median bill: $1,372

Garfield County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,085

Sherman County

Rate: 1.22%

Median bill: $1,652

Howard County

Rate: 1.13%

Median bill: $2,314

Wheeler County

Rate: 0.91%

Median bill: $1,240

Loup County

Rate: 0.80%

Median bill: $965

Custer County

Rate: 1.15%

Median bill: $1,849

Boone County

Rate: 1.02%

Median bill: $1,673

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