Nebraska homeowners paid a median $3,549 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.49%. The lowest county is Grant County (0.68%) and the highest is Sarpy County (1.74%) (Census 2020–2024).
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5 lowest-tax counties
5 highest-tax counties
All 93 Nebraska counties, lowest rate first
| # | County | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant County | $929 | $136,700 | 0.68% |
| 2 | Loup County | $1,295 | $182,300 | 0.71% |
| 3 | Wheeler County | $1,164 | $146,500 | 0.79% |
| 4 | Dundy County | $1,146 | $143,400 | 0.80% |
| 5 | Arthur County | $1,733 | $185,900 | 0.93% |
| 6 | Hamilton County | $2,407 | $253,700 | 0.95% |
| 7 | Logan County | $1,712 | $175,000 | 0.98% |
| 8 | Fillmore County | $1,491 | $151,000 | 0.99% |
| 9 | Cherry County | $1,505 | $152,200 | 0.99% |
| 10 | Polk County | $1,888 | $189,900 | 0.99% |
| 11 | Cuming County | $1,784 | $178,800 | 1.00% |
| 12 | Cedar County | $1,848 | $185,000 | 1.00% |
| 13 | Perkins County | $1,574 | $157,200 | 1.00% |
| 14 | Garden County | $1,113 | $110,400 | 1.01% |
| 15 | Hayes County | $1,294 | $128,100 | 1.01% |
| 16 | Thayer County | $1,259 | $122,800 | 1.03% |
| 17 | Boone County | $1,781 | $173,700 | 1.03% |
| 18 | Hooker County | $979 | $93,800 | 1.04% |
| 19 | Gosper County | $2,403 | $228,500 | 1.05% |
| 20 | Rock County | $1,262 | $117,500 | 1.07% |
| 21 | Brown County | $1,250 | $113,900 | 1.10% |
| 22 | Boyd County | $1,142 | $104,000 | 1.10% |
| 23 | Nance County | $1,451 | $132,000 | 1.10% |
| 24 | Holt County | $1,828 | $165,100 | 1.11% |
| 25 | Butler County | $2,044 | $184,200 | 1.11% |
| 26 | McPherson County | $1,350 | $121,600 | 1.11% |
| 27 | Wayne County | $2,486 | $221,600 | 1.12% |
| 28 | Pierce County | $2,234 | $196,000 | 1.14% |
| 29 | Blaine County | $1,333 | $116,900 | 1.14% |
| 30 | Knox County | $1,472 | $127,700 | 1.15% |
| 31 | Sherman County | $1,764 | $152,000 | 1.16% |
| 32 | Howard County | $2,429 | $209,100 | 1.16% |
| 33 | Custer County | $1,838 | $157,800 | 1.16% |
| 34 | Hitchcock County | $1,130 | $96,700 | 1.17% |
| 35 | Nuckolls County | $1,133 | $96,500 | 1.17% |
| 36 | Red Willow County | $1,879 | $159,600 | 1.18% |
| 37 | Seward County | $2,850 | $241,300 | 1.18% |
| 38 | Colfax County | $1,710 | $144,700 | 1.18% |
| 39 | York County | $2,263 | $189,400 | 1.19% |
| 40 | Clay County | $1,870 | $155,600 | 1.20% |
| 41 | Dixon County | $1,874 | $155,900 | 1.20% |
| 42 | Kearney County | $2,740 | $223,400 | 1.23% |
| 43 | Antelope County | $1,608 | $130,300 | 1.23% |
| 44 | Thomas County | $1,364 | $109,200 | 1.25% |
| 45 | Banner County | $2,592 | $205,700 | 1.26% |
| 46 | Stanton County | $2,471 | $195,400 | 1.26% |
| 47 | Dodge County | $2,643 | $208,600 | 1.27% |
| 48 | Franklin County | $1,221 | $95,600 | 1.28% |
| 49 | Chase County | $2,131 | $165,900 | 1.28% |
| 50 | Greeley County | $1,544 | $120,000 | 1.29% |
| 51 | Harlan County | $1,876 | $145,800 | 1.29% |
| 52 | Platte County | $2,885 | $223,900 | 1.29% |
| 53 | Keya Paha County | $1,404 | $108,800 | 1.29% |
| 54 | Merrick County | $2,280 | $175,900 | 1.30% |
| 55 | Saunders County | $3,531 | $271,700 | 1.30% |
| 56 | Dawson County | $2,172 | $166,200 | 1.31% |
| 57 | Burt County | $1,937 | $147,000 | 1.32% |
| 58 | Johnson County | $2,052 | $155,500 | 1.32% |
| 59 | Phelps County | $2,573 | $194,900 | 1.32% |
| 60 | Valley County | $2,041 | $154,600 | 1.32% |
| 61 | Otoe County | $2,691 | $201,600 | 1.33% |
| 62 | Saline County | $2,663 | $197,400 | 1.35% |
| 63 | Garfield County | $2,383 | $176,600 | 1.35% |
| 64 | Madison County | $2,854 | $208,500 | 1.37% |
| 65 | Sheridan County | $1,556 | $113,400 | 1.37% |
| 66 | Furnas County | $1,353 | $98,400 | 1.38% |
| 67 | Hall County | $3,120 | $224,600 | 1.39% |
| 68 | Washington County | $4,142 | $297,600 | 1.39% |
| 69 | Frontier County | $2,101 | $149,800 | 1.40% |
| 70 | Gage County | $2,447 | $174,000 | 1.41% |
| 71 | Keith County | $2,369 | $168,000 | 1.41% |
| 72 | Morrill County | $1,644 | $116,100 | 1.42% |
| 73 | Richardson County | $1,432 | $100,300 | 1.43% |
| 74 | Deuel County | $1,431 | $100,200 | 1.43% |
| 75 | Cass County | $3,652 | $254,900 | 1.43% |
| 76 | Nemaha County | $1,898 | $131,700 | 1.44% |
| 77 | Buffalo County | $3,555 | $246,400 | 1.44% |
| 78 | Adams County | $2,793 | $193,100 | 1.45% |
| 79 | Dawes County | $2,183 | $150,900 | 1.45% |
| 80 | Webster County | $1,707 | $117,600 | 1.45% |
| 81 | Jefferson County | $1,886 | $129,500 | 1.46% |
| 82 | Thurston County | $1,682 | $114,600 | 1.47% |
| 83 | Lincoln County | $2,788 | $189,500 | 1.47% |
| 84 | Scotts Bluff County | $2,495 | $168,500 | 1.48% |
| 85 | Box Butte County | $2,516 | $166,600 | 1.51% |
| 86 | Pawnee County | $1,206 | $79,400 | 1.52% |
| 87 | Lancaster County | $4,204 | $275,200 | 1.53% |
| 88 | Dakota County | $2,854 | $185,700 | 1.54% |
| 89 | Sioux County | $1,614 | $99,300 | 1.63% |
| 90 | Cheyenne County | $2,301 | $139,700 | 1.65% |
| 91 | Kimball County | $1,828 | $109,400 | 1.67% |
| 92 | Douglas County | $4,507 | $266,100 | 1.69% |
| 93 | Sarpy County | $5,473 | $314,100 | 1.74% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What county has the lowest property tax in Nebraska?
Grant County, with a median effective rate of 0.68% ($929 median tax), per Census 2020–2024.
What county has the highest property tax in Nebraska?
Sarpy County at 1.74% ($5,473 median tax).
How much is property tax in Nebraska?
Nebraska homeowners paid a median $3,549 a year in property tax, an effective rate of 1.49%. The lowest county is Grant County (0.68%) and the highest is Sarpy County (1.74%) (Census 2020–2024).