Nebraska Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 93 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$2,068
Average Rate
1.26%
Average Home Value
$164,635
County tax atlas
Nebraska property tax burden by county
Compare effective tax rates, median annual bills, home values, and tax scores in one state-scaled map. Pin any county, switch layers, then use the lens controls to isolate low-rate counties, high-tax clusters, or higher-value markets with moderate tax burden.
Counties
93/93
Avg rate
1.26%
Avg bill
$2,068
Avg home
$164,635
Atlas layers use U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is median real estate taxes paid divided by median home value. These estimates are for comparison and planning context, not property-specific tax advice.
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$2,068
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
1.26%High
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$164,635
National avg $281,900
Counties
93
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Nebraska
Nebraska's taxes rank above average nationally
Nebraska's effective property tax rate of 1.281% sits notably above the national median of 1.03%, placing the state in the higher-tax category nationwide. This 24% difference means Nebraska homeowners pay more in property taxes relative to their home values than typical Americans, ranking it among the pricier states for this burden.
County rates span from 0.749% to 1.793%
Grant County in the northwest levies just 0.749% effective rate, while Sarpy County (home to Bellevue and suburban Omaha) reaches 1.793%—a spread of 1.044 percentage points revealing substantial variation across Nebraska's 93 counties. This 140% difference means a homeowner's tax burden depends heavily on which county they call home.
Typical Nebraska homeowner pays $1,972 annually
With a median home value of $152,847 and median property tax bill of $1,972, a typical Nebraska homeowner spends about 1.3% of their home's value on annual property taxes. This is substantially lower than the national median tax bill of $2,690, primarily because Nebraska homes are valued roughly 46% below the national median.
Metro Omaha pays double rural Nebraska's rates
Sarpy and Douglas Counties—anchoring the Omaha metropolitan area—carry median tax bills of $5,157 and $4,295 respectively, more than five times the $853 bill in rural Grant County. This stark urban-rural divide reflects both higher home values in the metro and higher effective tax rates needed to fund suburban services and schools.
Nebraska is a moderate-to-high tax state overall
Nebraska's 1.281% effective rate places it above the national norm, making it a less tax-friendly choice for property owners—yet rural Nebraskans enjoy some of the nation's lowest rates. The real story: Nebraska is a tale of two states, where living in metro Omaha carries substantial property tax costs, while rural counties offer genuine tax relief for those seeking it.
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.
Estimates are informational only and are not tax, legal, financial, or assessment appeal advice. Verify parcel-specific amounts with the county assessor or tax collector.