Sarpy County Property Taxes
Sarpy County, Nebraska
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
161.5% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$430/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
1.79%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$287,600
State avg ▲ $152,847
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$5,394
$450/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$4,696
$391/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#93
of 93 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Sarpy County, Nebraska
Sarpy County taxes rank highest in Nebraska
Sarpy County's effective tax rate of 1.793% far exceeds the national median, placing it among the highest-taxed counties in America. With a median property tax of $5,157 on homes valued at $287,600, residents pay nearly double the national median tax of $2,690.
Sarpy leads Nebraska with highest effective rate
At 1.793%, Sarpy County carries Nebraska's highest effective tax rate, significantly outpacing the state average of 1.281% by more than half a percentage point. The median property tax of $5,157 dwarfs the state average of $1,972, reflecting Sarpy's suburban character and elevated service costs.
Sarpy taxes double surrounding rural counties
Sarpy County's 1.793% rate dramatically exceeds all nearby counties, including Saunders (1.347%), Saline (1.353%), and Seward (1.201%), reflecting its role as the region's primary metropolitan suburb. This premium reflects higher home values, denser development, and greater service infrastructure.
What you'll pay annually on median home
A home valued at Sarpy County's median of $287,600 carries an estimated annual property tax of approximately $5,157. Homeowners with mortgages pay around $5,394, while those without mortgages pay closer to $4,696.
Many homeowners could lower taxes through appeal
In higher-value suburban markets like Sarpy, assessment errors can translate to hundreds of dollars in unnecessary annual taxes, making appeals especially worthwhile. The county assessor's office handles free appeals—a no-risk opportunity to challenge inflated valuations and reduce your bill.
How Sarpy County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Sarpy County
1.79%
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.