Nebraska property tax calculator
Estimate your Nebraska property tax by county. The statewide average effective rate is 1.44%, #6 of 51 among states and DC. Pick your county below for a closer number.
Pick your state and county and enter your home value. Your estimate shows up here.
An estimate, not a tax bill. Effective rates are county medians of taxes paid divided by home value (Tax Foundation 2025, ACS 2020-2024). Your bill depends on your exemptions, school district and local levies.
Nebraska property tax rates by county
Effective rate = median property tax paid divided by median home value, owner-occupied homes. Counties with a link have a Grove Hopper appeal guide with the deadline and forms.
| County | Rate | Median tax | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 1.37% | $2,793 | $193,100 |
| Antelope County | 1.10% | $1,608 | $130,300 |
| Arthur County | 1.17% | $1,733 | $185,900 |
| Banner County | 1.11% | $2,592 | $205,700 |
| Blaine County | 0.94% | $1,333 | $116,900 |
| Boone County | 1.03% | $1,781 | $173,700 |
| Box Butte County | 1.37% | $2,516 | $166,600 |
| Boyd County | 1.16% | $1,142 | $104,000 |
| Brown County | 0.96% | $1,250 | $113,900 |
| Buffalo County | 1.38% | $3,555 | $246,400 |
| Burt County | 1.13% | $1,937 | $147,000 |
| Butler County | 1.12% | $2,044 | $184,200 |
| Cass County | 1.29% | $3,652 | $254,900 |
| Cedar County | 1.03% | $1,848 | $185,000 |
| Chase County | 1.02% | $2,131 | $165,900 |
| Cherry County | 0.95% | $1,505 | $152,200 |
| Cheyenne County | 1.54% | $2,301 | $139,700 |
| Clay County | 1.18% | $1,870 | $155,600 |
| Colfax County | 1.13% | $1,710 | $144,700 |
| Cuming County | 1.13% | $1,784 | $178,800 |
| Custer County | 1.03% | $1,838 | $157,800 |
| Dakota County | 1.25% | $2,854 | $185,700 |
| Dawes County | 1.21% | $2,183 | $150,900 |
| Dawson County | 1.13% | $2,172 | $166,200 |
| Deuel County | 1.33% | $1,431 | $100,200 |
| Dixon County | 1.07% | $1,874 | $155,900 |
| Dodge County | 1.32% | $2,643 | $208,600 |
| Douglas County | 1.62% | $4,507 | $266,100 |
| Dundy County | 0.90% | $1,146 | $143,400 |
| Fillmore County | 1.20% | $1,491 | $151,000 |
| Franklin County | 0.82% | $1,221 | $95,600 |
| Frontier County | 1.41% | $2,101 | $149,800 |
| Furnas County | 1.13% | $1,353 | $98,400 |
| Gage County | 1.26% | $2,447 | $174,000 |
| Garden County | 0.87% | $1,113 | $110,400 |
| Garfield County | 1.11% | $2,383 | $176,600 |
| Gosper County | 0.89% | $2,403 | $228,500 |
| Grant County | 0.74% | $929 | $136,700 |
| Greeley County | 1.10% | $1,544 | $120,000 |
| Hall County | 1.27% | $3,120 | $224,600 |
| Hamilton County | 0.96% | $2,407 | $253,700 |
| Harlan County | 1.04% | $1,876 | $145,800 |
| Hayes County | 1.92% | $1,294 | $128,100 |
| Hitchcock County | 1.11% | $1,130 | $96,700 |
| Holt County | 1.06% | $1,828 | $165,100 |
| Hooker County | 0.90% | $979 | $93,800 |
| Howard County | 1.06% | $2,429 | $209,100 |
| Jefferson County | 1.32% | $1,886 | $129,500 |
| Johnson County | 0.78% | $2,052 | $155,500 |
| Kearney County | 0.97% | $2,740 | $223,400 |
| Keith County | 1.19% | $2,369 | $168,000 |
| Keya Paha County | 1.14% | $1,404 | $108,800 |
| Kimball County | 1.28% | $1,828 | $109,400 |
| Knox County | 1.07% | $1,472 | $127,700 |
| Lancaster County | 1.43% | $4,204 | $275,200 |
| Lincoln County | 1.42% | $2,788 | $189,500 |
| Logan County | 0.45% | $1,712 | $175,000 |
| Loup County | 0.84% | $1,295 | $182,300 |
| Madison County | 1.32% | $2,854 | $208,500 |
| McPherson County | 0.77% | $1,350 | $121,600 |
| Merrick County | 1.02% | $2,280 | $175,900 |
| Morrill County | 1.08% | $1,644 | $116,100 |
| Nance County | 1.19% | $1,451 | $132,000 |
| Nemaha County | 1.27% | $1,898 | $131,700 |
| Nuckolls County | 0.83% | $1,133 | $96,500 |
| Otoe County | 1.29% | $2,691 | $201,600 |
| Pawnee County | 1.29% | $1,206 | $79,400 |
| Perkins County | 0.95% | $1,574 | $157,200 |
| Phelps County | 1.26% | $2,573 | $194,900 |
| Pierce County | 1.22% | $2,234 | $196,000 |
| Platte County | 1.26% | $2,885 | $223,900 |
| Polk County | 0.93% | $1,888 | $189,900 |
| Red Willow County | 1.16% | $1,879 | $159,600 |
| Richardson County | 1.09% | $1,432 | $100,300 |
| Rock County | 0.54% | $1,262 | $117,500 |
| Saline County | 1.22% | $2,663 | $197,400 |
| Sarpy County | 1.72% | $5,473 | $314,100 |
| Saunders County | 1.21% | $3,531 | $271,700 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 1.39% | $2,495 | $168,500 |
| Seward County | 1.18% | $2,850 | $241,300 |
| Sheridan County | 1.14% | $1,556 | $113,400 |
| Sherman County | 1.18% | $1,764 | $152,000 |
| Sioux County | 0.78% | $1,614 | $99,300 |
| Stanton County | 1.19% | $2,471 | $195,400 |
| Thayer County | 0.95% | $1,259 | $122,800 |
| Thomas County | 0.79% | $1,364 | $109,200 |
| Thurston County | 1.12% | $1,682 | $114,600 |
| Valley County | 1.05% | $2,041 | $154,600 |
| Washington County | 1.37% | $4,142 | $297,600 |
| Wayne County | 1.20% | $2,486 | $221,600 |
| Webster County | 1.32% | $1,707 | $117,600 |
| Wheeler County | 0.98% | $1,164 | $146,500 |
| York County | 1.10% | $2,263 | $189,400 |
Nebraska property tax FAQs
What is the average property tax rate in Nebraska?
Nebraska's average effective property tax rate is 1.44% of home value, which ranks #6 of 51 among the states and DC (#1 is highest). Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Nebraska?
At the Nebraska average of 1.44%, about $5,760 a year. By county it ranges from about $1,800 in Logan County (0.45%) to about $7,680 in Hayes County (1.92%).
Which Nebraska county has the highest property tax rate?
Hayes County has the highest average effective rate in the dataset at 1.92%. Logan County has the lowest at 0.45%. Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value).
How can I lower my Nebraska property tax bill?
The main lever is your assessed value. If it is higher than what similar nearby homes sell for, you can appeal it, and also check whether you qualify for exemptions. Appeals are filed by the homeowner with the county or local board, and deadlines vary by county.
Appealing in Nebraska? See the Nebraska county appeal guides →
Source: Tax Foundation 2025 (ACS 2020-2024 median taxes paid / median home value), taxfoundation.org. Estimates are not tax bills. Grove Hopper is a research tool with reminders and document preparation, not attorneys, accountants or a tax firm.