Property Tax Rates in Nebraska
Nebraska has a median annual property tax of $3,350 on a median home value of $223,800, resulting in an effective property tax rate of 1.50%. Below you will find a full breakdown of property taxes in every county in Nebraska.
Nebraska’s effective property tax rate of 1.50% is above the national average of 0.91%. Within the state, 13 counties have rates above the state median while 80 counties fall below it.
County Property Tax Rates in Nebraska
| County | Median Tax | Eff. Rate | Median Home | Housing Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | $4,295 | 1.75% | $245,800 | 235,080 |
| Lancaster County | $4,055 | 1.57% | $258,900 | 132,162 |
| Sarpy County | $5,157 | 1.79% | $287,600 | 72,661 |
| Hall County | $2,854 | 1.37% | $207,900 | 24,406 |
| Buffalo County | $3,435 | 1.45% | $236,800 | 19,662 |
| Scotts Bluff County | $2,401 | 1.49% | $161,400 | 15,093 |
| Dodge County | $2,591 | 1.38% | $188,100 | 14,863 |
| Lincoln County | $2,704 | 1.48% | $183,100 | 14,585 |
| Madison County | $2,619 | 1.34% | $196,000 | 14,152 |
| Platte County | $2,789 | 1.34% | $207,800 | 13,398 |
| Adams County | $2,670 | 1.44% | $185,800 | 12,900 |
| Cass County | $3,545 | 1.43% | $247,200 | 10,561 |
| Gage County | $2,406 | 1.44% | $167,100 | 9,162 |
| Dawson County | $1,989 | 1.26% | $157,800 | 8,982 |
| Saunders County | $3,247 | 1.35% | $241,100 | 8,820 |
| Washington County | $4,106 | 1.48% | $278,300 | 8,391 |
| Dakota County | $2,680 | 1.59% | $168,100 | 7,299 |
| Seward County | $2,791 | 1.20% | $232,400 | 6,645 |
| Otoe County | $2,658 | 1.44% | $185,000 | 6,423 |
| York County | $2,115 | 1.20% | $175,900 | 5,589 |
| Saline County | $2,445 | 1.35% | $180,700 | 5,166 |
| Box Butte County | $2,397 | 1.49% | $161,100 | 4,537 |
| Custer County | $1,849 | 1.15% | $160,500 | 4,456 |
| Red Willow County | $1,811 | 1.26% | $143,500 | 4,442 |
| Cheyenne County | $2,248 | 1.74% | $129,100 | 4,351 |
| Holt County | $1,731 | 1.14% | $152,000 | 4,064 |
| Keith County | $2,204 | 1.40% | $157,000 | 3,946 |
| Phelps County | $2,386 | 1.38% | $173,300 | 3,819 |
| Cuming County | $1,815 | 1.04% | $174,900 | 3,782 |
| Wayne County | $2,432 | 1.19% | $203,700 | 3,762 |
| Colfax County | $1,612 | 1.25% | $128,800 | 3,639 |
| Richardson County | $1,329 | 1.38% | $96,500 | 3,563 |
| Butler County | $1,941 | 1.17% | $165,700 | 3,538 |
| Hamilton County | $2,287 | 0.96% | $238,700 | 3,499 |
| Cedar County | $1,827 | 1.04% | $175,500 | 3,419 |
| Dawes County | $1,970 | 1.34% | $146,500 | 3,381 |
| Knox County | $1,426 | 1.22% | $116,900 | 3,235 |
| Merrick County | $1,969 | 1.17% | $168,000 | 3,210 |
| Jefferson County | $1,709 | 1.45% | $117,600 | 3,114 |
| Burt County | $1,824 | 1.45% | $125,400 | 2,867 |
| Pierce County | $2,115 | 1.16% | $182,700 | 2,859 |
| Nemaha County | $1,761 | 1.41% | $125,100 | 2,812 |
| Kearney County | $2,675 | 1.23% | $218,300 | 2,730 |
| Antelope County | $1,426 | 1.22% | $116,900 | 2,687 |
| Howard County | $2,314 | 1.13% | $205,200 | 2,494 |
| Clay County | $1,886 | 1.29% | $146,300 | 2,475 |
| Fillmore County | $1,481 | 1.13% | $131,200 | 2,382 |
| Stanton County | $2,409 | 1.31% | $184,300 | 2,289 |
| Dixon County | $1,714 | 1.21% | $141,400 | 2,237 |
| Cherry County | $1,373 | 1.01% | $136,000 | 2,229 |
| Boone County | $1,673 | 1.02% | $164,700 | 2,202 |
| Sheridan County | $1,416 | 1.38% | $102,900 | 2,122 |
| Thayer County | $1,207 | 1.14% | $106,200 | 2,082 |
| Polk County | $1,748 | 0.98% | $177,800 | 2,058 |
| Furnas County | $1,330 | 1.45% | $91,800 | 2,006 |
| Thurston County | $1,599 | 1.52% | $105,100 | 1,983 |
| Morrill County | $1,453 | 1.30% | $112,000 | 1,890 |
| Valley County | $1,897 | 1.55% | $122,200 | 1,822 |
| Nuckolls County | $1,164 | 1.28% | $90,900 | 1,819 |
| Johnson County | $1,993 | 1.52% | $131,500 | 1,750 |
| Kimball County | $1,905 | 1.73% | $109,900 | 1,531 |
| Webster County | $1,468 | 1.44% | $102,000 | 1,503 |
| Chase County | $2,156 | 1.21% | $178,700 | 1,437 |
| Nance County | $1,470 | 1.20% | $122,800 | 1,346 |
| Sherman County | $1,652 | 1.22% | $135,000 | 1,294 |
| Franklin County | $1,123 | 1.13% | $99,100 | 1,290 |
| Brown County | $1,082 | 1.08% | $100,200 | 1,208 |
| Harlan County | $1,690 | 1.15% | $147,200 | 1,200 |
| Perkins County | $1,513 | 1.01% | $149,200 | 1,162 |
| Hitchcock County | $1,105 | 1.24% | $88,800 | 1,125 |
| Pawnee County | $1,191 | 1.59% | $74,800 | 1,077 |
| Frontier County | $1,979 | 1.43% | $138,800 | 1,053 |
| Greeley County | $1,372 | 1.56% | $87,800 | 941 |
| Garden County | $1,127 | 1.18% | $95,500 | 827 |
| Deuel County | $1,455 | 1.50% | $97,200 | 825 |
| Dundy County | $971 | 0.82% | $118,200 | 804 |
| Boyd County | $1,268 | 1.22% | $104,000 | 784 |
| Gosper County | $2,407 | 1.19% | $202,700 | 777 |
| Garfield County | $2,085 | 1.44% | $144,900 | 750 |
| Rock County | $1,264 | 1.02% | $124,400 | 582 |
| Sioux County | $1,721 | 1.21% | $141,700 | 457 |
| Wheeler County | $1,240 | 0.91% | $135,900 | 359 |
| Hayes County | $1,429 | 1.27% | $112,800 | 357 |
| Keya Paha County | $1,240 | 1.14% | $108,800 | 327 |
| Thomas County | $1,228 | 1.09% | $113,000 | 318 |
| Hooker County | $1,222 | 1.43% | $85,400 | 314 |
| Logan County | $1,603 | 1.00% | $160,000 | 311 |
| Grant County | $853 | 0.75% | $113,900 | 295 |
| Banner County | $2,516 | 1.51% | $166,300 | 258 |
| Loup County | $965 | 0.80% | $120,700 | 249 |
| McPherson County | $1,320 | 1.06% | $124,200 | 196 |
| Blaine County | $1,211 | 1.19% | $102,100 | 192 |
| Arthur County | $1,574 | 0.83% | $188,800 | 184 |
About Property Taxes in Nebraska
Property taxes in Nebraska are levied at the county level and are a primary funding source for local government services including public schools, law enforcement, fire protection, and infrastructure maintenance. The effective tax rate varies significantly between counties depending on local budgets, assessed values, and any applicable exemptions or caps.
Homeowners in Nebraska should be aware that the median tax figures shown above reflect actual taxes paid, which may differ from the statutory rate due to homestead exemptions, senior exemptions, assessment ratios, and other adjustments. Click on any county name to see detailed tax information and use our property tax calculator.