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Nebraska Property Tax Estimator

Estimate property tax for any county in Nebraska, based on median effective rates from the US Census Bureau. Covers 93 counties.

Lowest county rate

0.45%

Logan County

Highest county rate

1.92%

Hayes County

Counties covered

93

Data vintage

2024

Adams County median effective rate1.37%
County median tax paid (2024)$2,793
Rates updated for June 2026

Estimated property tax for a $300,000 home in Adams County

Estimated annual

$4,110

Estimated monthly

$343

This is an estimate based on the county median effective rate, not a precise tax bill. Your actual property tax depends on your home's assessed value, local mill rate, and any exemptions you qualify for.

This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified June 2026.

Verify rates on Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts

Nebraska property tax rates by county

Sorted highest to lowest median effective rate. Source: Tax Foundation — "Property Taxes by State and County, 2026" by Janelle Fritts.

CountyMedian tax paidMedian effective rateYoY change
Hayes County$1,2941.92%-12.2%
Sarpy County$5,4731.72%+2.9%
Douglas County$4,5071.62%+1.8%
Cheyenne County$2,3011.54%-0.7%
Lancaster County$4,2041.43%+0.6%
Lincoln County$2,7881.42%0.0%
Frontier County$2,1011.41%+3.0%
Scotts Bluff County$2,4951.39%+0.8%
Buffalo County$3,5551.38%+0.4%
Adams County$2,7931.37%+1.5%
Box Butte County$2,5161.37%+1.8%
Washington County$4,1421.37%-2.1%
Deuel County$1,4311.33%-4.6%
Dodge County$2,6431.32%-1.0%
Jefferson County$1,8861.32%+7.1%
Madison County$2,8541.32%+5.7%
Webster County$1,7071.32%+12.8%
Cass County$3,6521.29%-0.1%
Otoe County$2,6911.29%-1.8%
Pawnee County$1,2061.29%-1.8%
Kimball County$1,8281.28%-6.9%
Hall County$3,1201.27%+6.0%
Nemaha County$1,8981.27%+4.6%
Gage County$2,4471.26%-1.3%
Phelps County$2,5731.26%+4.6%
Platte County$2,8851.26%+0.3%
Dakota County$2,8541.25%+3.3%
Pierce County$2,2341.22%+2.5%
Saline County$2,6631.22%+5.7%
Dawes County$2,1831.21%+7.5%
Saunders County$3,5311.21%+5.5%
Fillmore County$1,4911.20%-2.3%
Wayne County$2,4861.20%-0.8%
Keith County$2,3691.19%+4.3%
Nance County$1,4511.19%-4.2%
Stanton County$2,4711.19%-0.5%
Clay County$1,8701.18%-3.8%
Seward County$2,8501.18%-0.9%
Sherman County$1,7641.18%+3.6%
Arthur County$1,7331.17%+6.8%
Boyd County$1,1421.16%-12.6%
Red Willow County$1,8791.16%+0.6%
Keya Paha County$1,4041.14%+9.8%
Sheridan County$1,5561.14%+6.6%
Burt County$1,9371.13%+3.0%
Colfax County$1,7101.13%+2.9%
Cuming County$1,7841.13%-4.7%
Dawson County$2,1721.13%+5.9%
Furnas County$1,3531.13%-1.3%
Butler County$2,0441.12%+2.2%
Thurston County$1,6821.12%+2.0%
Banner County$2,5921.11%-0.1%
Garfield County$2,3831.11%+10.9%
Hitchcock County$1,1301.11%-0.8%
Antelope County$1,6081.10%+9.4%
Greeley County$1,5441.10%+9.2%
York County$2,2631.10%+3.8%
Richardson County$1,4321.09%+4.5%
Morrill County$1,6441.08%+9.8%
Dixon County$1,8741.07%+6.1%
Knox County$1,4721.07%+0.1%
Holt County$1,8281.06%+2.4%
Howard County$2,4291.06%+1.8%
Valley County$2,0411.05%+4.4%
Harlan County$1,8761.04%+7.7%
Boone County$1,7811.03%+3.3%
Cedar County$1,8481.03%-1.9%
Custer County$1,8381.03%-3.6%
Chase County$2,1311.02%-4.1%
Merrick County$2,2801.02%+12.3%
Wheeler County$1,1640.98%-8.9%
Kearney County$2,7400.97%-0.6%
Brown County$1,2500.96%+12.1%
Hamilton County$2,4070.96%+2.1%
Cherry County$1,5050.95%+6.3%
Perkins County$1,5740.95%+0.9%
Thayer County$1,2590.95%+1.2%
Blaine County$1,3330.94%+6.8%
Polk County$1,8880.93%+4.8%
Dundy County$1,1460.90%+14.5%
Hooker County$9790.90%-22.3%
Gosper County$2,4030.89%-3.2%
Garden County$1,1130.87%-4.2%
Loup County$1,2950.84%+30.2%
Nuckolls County$1,1330.83%-5.6%
Franklin County$1,2210.82%+5.5%
Thomas County$1,3640.79%+7.7%
Johnson County$2,0520.78%-0.1%
Sioux County$1,6140.78%-9.0%
McPherson County$1,3500.77%-0.8%
Grant County$9290.74%+5.6%
Rock County$1,2620.54%-3.1%
Logan County$1,7120.45%+3.6%

Median effective rate = total real estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, for owner-occupied housing (2024 American Community Survey). YoY change is the inflation-adjusted change in taxes paid, 2023–2024. "N/A" indicates the Census Bureau's sample size was too small for a reliable county-level estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Nebraska?
Nebraska's effective property tax rate varies significantly by county — from about 0.45% in Logan County to about 1.92% in Hayes County. This is based on the median amount homeowners actually pay relative to their home's value (US Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey), not a single statutory rate. Select your county above to see its specific median rate.
What county has the highest property tax rate in Nebraska?
Hayes County has the highest median effective property tax rate in Nebraska, at approximately 1.92%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 1.92% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
What county has the lowest property tax rate in Nebraska?
Logan County has the lowest median effective property tax rate in Nebraska, at approximately 0.45%. This means homeowners there typically pay about 0.45% of their home's value in property tax each year, based on US Census Bureau data. Actual bills vary by individual assessment and any exemptions.
Why is this an estimate and not my exact property tax bill?
Property tax in Nebraska, like everywhere in the US, is calculated using your home's assessed value and the local mill rate set by your county, city, and school district — not a flat statewide percentage. Our estimator uses the county median effective rate (what a typical homeowner actually pays, relative to home value) to give you a reasonable estimate. Your actual bill depends on your specific assessment and any exemptions you qualify for.