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Douglas County

Douglas County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

1.75%

Median Annual Tax

$4,295

How Douglas County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Douglas County$4,295
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Douglas County

1.75%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$4,429

per year

Without Mortgage

$3,980

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$4,295

Monthly Escrow

$358

Effective Rate

1.75%

vs. Nebraska State Average▲ 117.8% above
vs. National Average▲ 59.7% above
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Douglas County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Douglas County, Nebraska is 1.75%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Douglas County?
The median annual property tax payment in Douglas County is $4,295. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $4,429, while those without a mortgage pay $3,980.
How does Douglas County compare to the Nebraska average?
Douglas County's effective tax rate of 1.75% is higher than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Douglas County is $4,295, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Douglas County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Douglas County, Nebraska is $245,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Nebraska?
Property taxes in Nebraska are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Cheyenne County(NE)

Rate1.74%
Median Tax$2,248

Kimball County(NE)

Rate1.73%
Median Tax$1,905

Sarpy County(NE)

Rate1.79%
Median Tax$5,157

Dakota County(NE)

Rate1.59%
Median Tax$2,680
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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.

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