Douglas County Property Taxes
Douglas County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
117.8% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$358/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.75%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$245,800
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$4,429
$369/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$3,980
$332/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#92
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Douglas County, Nebraska
Douglas County leads national tax ranking
Douglas County's effective rate of 1.747% significantly exceeds the national median effective rate of approximately 0.89%, placing it in the top tier of American counties for property tax burden. The median tax bill of $4,295 towers over the national median of $2,690, reflecting both higher values and higher rates.
Highest taxes in all of Nebraska
Douglas County's 1.747% effective rate is the highest among all Nebraska counties, exceeding the state average of 1.281% by 36%. The median property tax of $4,295 is more than double the state average of $1,972, a direct result of Omaha's strong real estate market and the county's urban tax base.
Significantly higher than surrounding counties
Douglas's 1.747% rate dwarfs all regional peers: Dodge County (1.377%), Frontier County (1.426%), Deuel County (1.497%), and others in the survey. This reflects Douglas's status as Nebraska's population center and home to Omaha, where property values and municipal service demands drive higher assessments.
Omaha-area homeowners pay premium rates
The median Douglas County home valued at $245,800 carries an annual property tax bill of $4,295. Mortgage-holders pay $4,429, while cash buyers pay $3,980—a $449 gap that accumulates significantly over a homeownership lifetime.
Appeal potential in high-value market
Even in fast-appreciating Douglas County, assessment errors occur—properties are sometimes valued above actual market conditions. Omaha-area homeowners should obtain a recent appraisal or review comparable sales; if your assessed value exceeds fair market value, an appeal could save thousands annually.
How Douglas County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Douglas County
1.75%
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.