Brown County Property Taxes
Brown County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
45.1% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$90/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.08%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$100,200
State avg ▼ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,051
$88/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,121
$93/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#16
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Brown County, Nebraska
Brown County taxes rank low nationally
Brown County's effective tax rate of 1.080% falls well below the national median, making it more affordable than most U.S. counties. At this rate, homeowners pay roughly 40% less in property taxes compared to the national median of $2,690 annually.
Below average for Nebraska
Brown County ranks in the lower half of Nebraska counties with an effective rate of 1.080%, compared to the state average of 1.281%. This makes Brown one of the state's more tax-friendly counties for property owners.
Competitive within the region
Brown County's rate of 1.080% undercuts nearby Cedar County (1.041%) and Cherry County (1.010%), but beats several neighbors. Among regional peers, Brown County offers moderate property tax relief.
Median home costs $1,082 yearly
A typical Brown County home valued at $100,200 generates $1,082 in annual property taxes. For homeowners with mortgages, that figure drops to $1,051; those without pay $1,121.
You might be overpaying taxes
Many Brown County homeowners are likely overassessed on their property valuations. If your tax bill seems high, consider filing an appeal with the county assessor's office—it's free and could save you hundreds annually.
How Brown County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Brown County
1.08%
Effective rate
Nebraska Avg
1.29%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.