Nebraska Property Tax Calculator

Nebraska Property Tax Calculator

Nebraska Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your property taxes based on Nebraska's assessment rates and tax rates

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Property Details
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Location
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Owner Info
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Exemptions
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Nebraska Assessment Rates
Nebraska assesses residential and commercial properties at 100% of market value. Agricultural land is assessed at use-value (typically 75% of market value). Tax = Taxable Value × rate per $100. Average effective tax rate is ~1.43%.

Property Details

Enter the market value of your property in USD

Please enter a valid market value

Different property types may have different assessment methods in Nebraska

Please select a property type

Enter the total square footage of the property

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Enter the year the property was constructed

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The year for which you want to calculate property taxes

Please select an assessment year

Primary residences may qualify for the Homestead Exemption

Location Information

Your county determines your tax rates

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Enter the city or town where your property is located

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Enter your school district if known

Enter your local tax rate per $100 if known, or leave blank for estimate

Special districts may have additional tax rates

TIF districts may affect how your property taxes are distributed

Owner Information

Your ownership status may affect exemption eligibility

Please select an ownership status

Enter how many years you've owned the property

Please enter a valid duration

Enter owner's age (required for Homestead Exemption eligibility)

Please enter a valid age

Required for income-based Homestead Exemption

Veterans may qualify for property tax exemptions

Seniors may qualify for the Homestead Exemption

Persons with disabilities may qualify for the Homestead Exemption

Exemption Eligibility

Check all exemptions that apply to your property

For qualifying seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities

For qualifying veterans and their spouses

For veterans with service-connected disabilities

For qualifying beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners

For qualifying historic property rehabilitation

For qualifying community development projects

For qualifying agricultural land near urban areas

For qualifying nonprofit or religious organizations

Property Tax Assessment Results

Assessment Summary

Market Value: $0
Property Type: -
Assessment Rate: 100.00%
Assessed Value: $0
Exemptions/Credits: $0
Net Taxable Value: $0

Tax Rate Information

County: -
County Tax Rate (per $100): $0.00
School District Tax Rate (per $100): $0.00
City/Town Tax Rate (per $100): $0.00
Special District Tax Rate (per $100): $0.00
Total Tax Rate (per $100): $0.00

Tax Calculation

County Tax: $0
School District Tax: $0
City/Town Tax: $0
Special District Tax: $0
Applied Credits: $0
Total Annual Tax Amount: $0
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Payment Information

First Half Due: April 1
Second Half Due: August 1
First Half Payment: $0
Second Half Payment: $0

Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate of property taxes based on the information provided. Actual tax amounts may vary. Please consult with your local tax assessor's office for official tax information.

Nebraska Property Tax Calculator – Nebraska property taxes fund public schools, roads, emergency services, and infrastructure. The median annual payment is $3,167, above the national median of $3,057, with an effective rate of 1.54%, ranking ninth-highest in the U.S. Taxes are based on assessed value (100% of market value for residential/commercial, 75% for agricultural land), multiplied by local levy rates, varying by county and taxing district. Nebraska collects taxes locally, not at the state level.

How Property Taxes Are Calculated

Nebraska property taxes are calculated as:

[ \text{Taxes} = \text{Assessed Value} \times \left( \text{Levy Rate} \div 100 \right) ]

  • Assessed Value: 100% of market value for residential/commercial, 75% for agricultural, set annually by county assessors.

  • Levy Rate: Set by local authorities, per $100 of assessed value.

  • Exemptions/Credits: Homestead exemption, school/community college credits reduce taxes.

Example:
$200,000 home in Douglas County (2.3094% levy):

  • Assessed Value = $200,000

  • Taxes = ($200,000 ÷ 100) × 2.3094 = $4,618.80

Taxes are due May 1/September 1 (April 1/August 1 in Sarpy, Lancaster, Douglas counties).

Nebraska Property Tax Calculator

A Nebraska property tax calculator estimates taxes based on assessed value, levy rates, and exemptions. Tools include:

  • SmartAsset’s Calculator

  • Douglas County Treasurer

  • Sarpy County Calculator

  • Nebraska Property Tax Look-Up Tool

Using a Nebraska Property Tax Calculator

To use SmartAsset’s calculator:

  1. Visit the calculator.

  2. Input county/city for the levy rate.

  3. Enter market value; indicate exemptions.

  4. Review estimated tax.

For county tools, like Douglas County’s, use “Treasurer’s Tax Report.”

Example:
$200,000 home in Douglas County (1.76%):

  • Tax = $200,000 × 0.0176 = $3,520

Factors Influencing Nebraska Property Tax

  • Assessed Value: 100% residential, 75% agricultural.

  • Levy Rates:

    • Sarpy: 1.85%

    • Douglas: 1.76%

    • Lancaster: 1.99%

    • Cheyenne: 2.32% (highest)

    • Keya Paha: 0.67% (lowest)

  • Exemptions/Credits:

    • Homestead: Seniors, disabled, veterans.

    • Tax Credits: School (2021–2024), community college taxes.

    • Special Valuation: Agricultural land.

  • Property Type: Residential, commercial, agricultural.

  • Location: Urban areas/SIDs increase rates.

  • Improvements: Raise assessed value.

County Rates:

County

Median Home Value

Median Annual Tax

Effective Rate

Douglas

 $219,400 $3,862 1.76%

Sarpy

 $263,000 $4,853 1.85%

Lancaster

 $233,400 $3,780 1.99%

Buffalo

 $221,600 $2,720 1.51%

Cheyenne

 $149,700 $3,470 2.32%

Keya Paha

 $94,100 $630 0.67%

Tips to Lower Your Nebraska Property Tax

  • Exemptions/Credits:

    • Homestead: File by June 30.

    • Tax Credits: Claim via Form PTCX.

    • Special Valuation: Agricultural land (Form 456).

  • Appeal Assessments: Protest by June 30; escalate to Tax Equalization Commission.

  • Monitor Rates: Check SID/school district rates.

  • Consult Experts: Tax advisors.

Resources for Nebraska Homeowners

  • Nebraska DOR: Policies, lookup tool.

  • SmartAsset: Calculator.

  • County Sites:

    • Douglas

    • Sarpy

    • Lancaster

  • Tax-Rates.org: Estimator.

  • Ownwell: Tax reduction.

  • Tax Foundation: Policy.

Take Control of Your Nebraska Property Taxes

Using SmartAsset’s calculator, estimate your taxes easily. Leverage exemptions, credits, appeals, and stay informed to manage your bill. Start with a trusted Nebraska property tax calculator today.