Holt County Property Taxes

Holt County, Nebraska

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

12.2% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$144/mo escrow

#22 of 93 counties in Nebraska

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

1.14%

vs. Nebraska Avg12.2% below
vs. National Avg35.7% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$152,000

State avg $152,847

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$1,714

$143/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$1,743

$145/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#22

of 93 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Holt County, Nebraska

Holt County taxes below national average

Holt County's effective tax rate of 1.139% sits slightly above the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower half nationally. The median property tax of $1,731 remains far below the national median of $2,690, reflecting rural Nebraska's lower property values.

Among Nebraska's more affordable counties

At 1.139%, Holt County's effective rate sits comfortably below Nebraska's state average of 1.281%, ranking it in the lower third of the state's 93 counties. This positions Holt as one of the more tax-favorable areas in Nebraska.

Lowest rate in the immediate region

Holt County's 1.139% edges out Harlan County (1.148%) as the lowest in the immediate region, with neighboring Hayes County (1.267%) and Hitchcock County (1.244%) both higher. This makes Holt a relative bargain for rural Nebraska homeowners.

Median home taxes $1,731 annually

On a median home value of $152,000, Holt County homeowners pay approximately $1,731 in annual property taxes. This calculation includes the effect of mortgage tax exemptions on the effective rate.

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How Holt County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Holt County$1,731
Nebraska State Average$1,972
National Average$1,924

Holt County

1.14%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.29%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Holt County, Nebraska?
The effective property tax rate in Holt County, Nebraska is 1.14%. 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 Holt County?
The median annual property tax payment in Holt County is $1,731. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,714, while those without a mortgage pay $1,743.
How does Holt County compare to the Nebraska average?
Holt County's effective tax rate of 1.14% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax in Holt County is $1,731, compared to the state average of $1,972.
What is the median home value in Holt County, Nebraska?
The median home value in Holt County, Nebraska is $152,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Is Holt County a low property tax area in Nebraska?
Yes — Holt County's effective property tax rate of 1.14% is below the Nebraska average of 1.29%. The median annual property tax of $1,731 is also lower the state average of $1,972, making it a relatively affordable area for property taxes.
How does Holt County rank for property taxes in Nebraska?
Holt County ranks #22 out of 93 counties in Nebraska by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 1.14% and median annual tax of $1,731, it falls in the lower third of counties statewide.

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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.