Nebraska property tax calculator
Each year, homeowners in Nebraska pay a median of $3,549, equal to 1.49% of $238,600, the median home value.
This is an estimate, not a bill. Your value comes from your county assessor (an appraisal district in some states), and your rates come from your local taxing units. Check with your county first, before you pay or protest.
Typical bill and property tax rate in Nebraska
The Nebraska rate sits above the US figure of 0.94%. Grant County posts the lowest rate at 0.68%, while Sarpy County tops the list at 1.74%. These numbers are medians for owner-occupied homes, drawn from the Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates covering 2020 to 2024.
Common home values and their annual bills in Nebraska
| Home value | State median rate, 1.49% | Grant County, 0.68% | Sarpy County, 1.74% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $2,980 | $1,360 | $3,480 |
| $300,000 | $4,470 | $2,040 | $5,220 |
| $400,000 | $5,960 | $2,720 | $6,960 |
| $500,000 | $7,450 | $3,400 | $8,700 |
Home value multiplied by the effective rate. In Nebraska, Grant County posts the lowest county rate and Sarpy County the highest; the calculator applies the rate where you live.
Property tax rates by county in Nebraska
- rates under 1.05%
- rates from 1.05% to 1.18%
- rates from 1.18% to 1.31%
- rates from 1.31% to 1.43%
- rates at 1.43% and above
Nebraska's highest rates
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Sarpy County | 1.74% | $5,473 |
| Douglas County | 1.69% | $4,507 |
| Kimball County | 1.67% | $1,828 |
| Cheyenne County | 1.65% | $2,301 |
| Sioux County | 1.63% | $1,614 |
Nebraska's lowest rates
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax |
|---|---|---|
| Grant County | 0.68% | $929 |
| Loup County | 0.71% | $1,295 |
| Wheeler County | 0.80% | $1,164 |
| Dundy County | 0.80% | $1,146 |
| Arthur County | 0.93% | $1,733 |
All 93 Nebraska counties, listed A to Z
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 1.45% | $2,793 | $193,100 |
| Antelope County | 1.23% | $1,608 | $130,300 |
| Arthur County | 0.93% | $1,733 | $185,900 |
| Banner County | 1.26% | $2,592 | $205,700 |
| Blaine County | 1.14% | $1,333 | $116,900 |
| Boone County | 1.02% | $1,781 | $173,700 |
| Box Butte County | 1.51% | $2,516 | $166,600 |
| Boyd County | 1.10% | $1,142 | $104,000 |
| Brown County | 1.10% | $1,250 | $113,900 |
| Buffalo County | 1.44% | $3,555 | $246,400 |
| Burt County | 1.32% | $1,937 | $147,000 |
| Butler County | 1.11% | $2,044 | $184,200 |
| Cass County | 1.43% | $3,652 | $254,900 |
| Cedar County | 1.00% | $1,848 | $185,000 |
| Chase County | 1.28% | $2,131 | $165,900 |
| Cherry County | 0.99% | $1,505 | $152,200 |
| Cheyenne County | 1.65% | $2,301 | $139,700 |
| Clay County | 1.20% | $1,870 | $155,600 |
| Colfax County | 1.18% | $1,710 | $144,700 |
| Cuming County | 1.00% | $1,784 | $178,800 |
| Custer County | 1.17% | $1,838 | $157,800 |
| Dakota County | 1.54% | $2,854 | $185,700 |
| Dawes County | 1.45% | $2,183 | $150,900 |
| Dawson County | 1.31% | $2,172 | $166,200 |
| Deuel County | 1.43% | $1,431 | $100,200 |
| Dixon County | 1.20% | $1,874 | $155,900 |
| Dodge County | 1.27% | $2,643 | $208,600 |
| Douglas County | 1.69% | $4,507 | $266,100 |
| Dundy County | 0.80% | $1,146 | $143,400 |
| Fillmore County | 0.99% | $1,491 | $151,000 |
| Franklin County | 1.28% | $1,221 | $95,600 |
| Frontier County | 1.40% | $2,101 | $149,800 |
| Furnas County | 1.38% | $1,353 | $98,400 |
| Gage County | 1.41% | $2,447 | $174,000 |
| Garden County | 1.01% | $1,113 | $110,400 |
| Garfield County | 1.35% | $2,383 | $176,600 |
| Gosper County | 1.05% | $2,403 | $228,500 |
| Grant County | 0.68% | $929 | $136,700 |
| Greeley County | 1.29% | $1,544 | $120,000 |
| Hall County | 1.39% | $3,120 | $224,600 |
| Hamilton County | 0.95% | $2,407 | $253,700 |
| Harlan County | 1.29% | $1,876 | $145,800 |
| Hayes County | 1.01% | $1,294 | $128,100 |
| Hitchcock County | 1.17% | $1,130 | $96,700 |
| Holt County | 1.11% | $1,828 | $165,100 |
| Hooker County | 1.04% | $979 | $93,800 |
| Howard County | 1.16% | $2,429 | $209,100 |
| Jefferson County | 1.46% | $1,886 | $129,500 |
| Johnson County | 1.32% | $2,052 | $155,500 |
| Kearney County | 1.23% | $2,740 | $223,400 |
| Keith County | 1.41% | $2,369 | $168,000 |
| Keya Paha County | 1.29% | $1,404 | $108,800 |
| Kimball County | 1.67% | $1,828 | $109,400 |
| Knox County | 1.15% | $1,472 | $127,700 |
| Lancaster County | 1.53% | $4,204 | $275,200 |
| Lincoln County | 1.47% | $2,788 | $189,500 |
| Logan County | 0.98% | $1,712 | $175,000 |
| Loup County | 0.71% | $1,295 | $182,300 |
| Madison County | 1.37% | $2,854 | $208,500 |
| McPherson County | 1.11% | $1,350 | $121,600 |
| Merrick County | 1.30% | $2,280 | $175,900 |
| Morrill County | 1.42% | $1,644 | $116,100 |
| Nance County | 1.10% | $1,451 | $132,000 |
| Nemaha County | 1.44% | $1,898 | $131,700 |
| Nuckolls County | 1.17% | $1,133 | $96,500 |
| Otoe County | 1.33% | $2,691 | $201,600 |
| Pawnee County | 1.52% | $1,206 | $79,400 |
| Perkins County | 1.00% | $1,574 | $157,200 |
| Phelps County | 1.32% | $2,573 | $194,900 |
| Pierce County | 1.14% | $2,234 | $196,000 |
| Platte County | 1.29% | $2,885 | $223,900 |
| Polk County | 0.99% | $1,888 | $189,900 |
| Red Willow County | 1.18% | $1,879 | $159,600 |
| Richardson County | 1.43% | $1,432 | $100,300 |
| Rock County | 1.07% | $1,262 | $117,500 |
| Saline County | 1.35% | $2,663 | $197,400 |
| Sarpy County | 1.74% | $5,473 | $314,100 |
| Saunders County | 1.30% | $3,531 | $271,700 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 1.48% | $2,495 | $168,500 |
| Seward County | 1.18% | $2,850 | $241,300 |
| Sheridan County | 1.37% | $1,556 | $113,400 |
| Sherman County | 1.16% | $1,764 | $152,000 |
| Sioux County | 1.63% | $1,614 | $99,300 |
| Stanton County | 1.26% | $2,471 | $195,400 |
| Thayer County | 1.02% | $1,259 | $122,800 |
| Thomas County | 1.25% | $1,364 | $109,200 |
| Thurston County | 1.47% | $1,682 | $114,600 |
| Valley County | 1.32% | $2,041 | $154,600 |
| Washington County | 1.39% | $4,142 | $297,600 |
| Wayne County | 1.12% | $2,486 | $221,600 |
| Webster County | 1.45% | $1,707 | $117,600 |
| Wheeler County | 0.80% | $1,164 | $146,500 |
| York County | 1.20% | $2,263 | $189,400 |
The figures cover owner-occupied homes: median real estate taxes paid (table B25103) plus median value (table B25077), from the Census American Community Survey 2020 to 2024. Divide the median tax by the median value to get the effective rate. Get every county as a CSV file.
Homestead exemption in Nebraska
Nebraska Homestead Exemption. This exemption cuts the taxable value of a home, in whole or in part. It applies to homeowners who are 65 or older, to qualified disabled individuals, and to qualified disabled veterans together with their surviving spouses. Certain categories set income limits that slide and also set limits on home value. Local governments receive money from the state to cover the tax they lose.
To apply, submit Form 458 (Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application) to your county assessor. Form 458 Schedule I (Income Statement) is also required for categories 1, 2, 3 and 6. Questions go to the Homestead Helpline (888) 475-5101.
Filing deadline runs from February 2 to June 30, 2026, and the county board may extend it to July 20.
Source link: revenue.nebraska.gov
Nebraska property tax appeals: how to file
APPEAL BYJune 30
Disagree with the county assessor's value? The first step is a written, signed protest filed with the county clerk for your county's board of equalization. The filing window runs from June 1 through June 30 every year.
First hearing: the County board of equalization.
Source link: revenue.nebraska.gov
Due dates for Nebraska property taxes
You pay property taxes to the county treasurer, and they are due December 31. Delinquency dates in most counties are May 1 for the first half and September 1 for the second half. For the counties of Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy, the dates fall on April 1 and August 1.
Source link: revenue.nebraska.gov
Nebraska's disabled veteran exemption
A veteran with 100% service-connected permanent disability qualifies, as does one with 100% individual unemployability (category 4V). Surviving spouses (4S) qualify as well. There are no income or home-value limits for categories 4V, 4S, 5 and 7. You may refile each year under category 4V, but refiling is not required unless your status changes.
Source link: revenue.nebraska.gov
Help for homeowners with a disability
Individuals meeting the qualification requirements for category 3 (physical disability) or category 6 (developmental disability) can qualify, subject to limits on income and on home value, with disability certified on Form 458B. Social Security disability benefits alone do not qualify a person.
Source link: revenue.nebraska.gov
How Nebraska sets the value of your home
Every year, County assessors value all real property as of January 1. Homes are valued at 100% of actual (market) value, but agricultural and horticultural land, by contrast, is assessed at 75%. The state Property Tax Administrator assesses railroads and public service entities.
Source link: revenue.nebraska.gov
Nebraska property tax rules to know
- From January 1 through August 15 every year, the home must be yours and your main residence, and the homestead cannot exceed one acre.
- If you miss the filing window, you generally lose the exemption for that year. Sending the application, plus Schedule I if required and any documents, to the county assessor on time is the applicant's responsibility.
- Your homestead exemption can follow you to the new property after a move between January 1 and August 15. Contact the county assessor or use Form 458T; the local office is
- Certified average residential values per county are published by the state in September, and they determine each applicant's maximum exemption amount and maximum home value. According to revenue.nebraska.gov, notices of reduction or rejection (Form 458R) for value limits are issued from October to November.
These rules have two sources: assessor.douglascounty-ne.gov (a local office) and revenue.nebraska.gov.
Nebraska compared with other states
Where does the Nebraska rate land among every state in the state rate table? You can also see who qualifies for a homestead exemption elsewhere under the exemption rules, or check each state's appeal deadlines.