--- title: "Nebraska Property Tax Calculator (1.42% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Nebraska homeowners pay a median $3,739 a year in property tax on a median home value of $263,100, an effective rate of 1.42%: the 7th highest of the 50 states and DC and 60% above the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Nebraska home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/nebraska --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Nebraska property tax calculator Nebraska homeowners pay a median $3,739 a year in property tax on a median home value of $263,100, an effective rate of 1.42%: the 7th highest of the 50 states and DC and 60% above the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $3,739 $312 a month at 1.4211% - Median tax paid in Nebraska: $3,739 - Median home value there: $263,100 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $2,343 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Nebraska property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 1.42%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $2,842 | $237 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $4,263 | $355 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $5,684 | $474 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $7,106 | $592 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $10,658 | $888 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $14,211 | $1,184 | $8,905 | ## Nebraska vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Nebraska | 1.42% | $3,739 | $263,100 | | [Iowa](/property-tax-calculator/iowa) | 1.29% | $2,937 | $227,300 | | [Kansas](/property-tax-calculator/kansas) | 1.25% | $2,983 | $238,700 | | [South Dakota](/property-tax-calculator/south-dakota) | 1.02% | $2,940 | $289,600 | | [Missouri](/property-tax-calculator/missouri) | 0.79% | $2,021 | $254,400 | | [Wyoming](/property-tax-calculator/wyoming) | 0.57% | $1,947 | $339,500 | | [Colorado](/property-tax-calculator/colorado) | 0.49% | $2,828 | $574,600 | ## What Nebraska homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $3,739 (16th highest of 51); $3,966 for homes with a mortgage and $3,371 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $263,100, so a typical home pays about $312 a month. - 549,417 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Nebraska income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/nebraska); sales tax averages 6.98% with local taxes ([Nebraska sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/nebraska)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Nebraska revenue department](https://revenue.nebraska.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Nebraska property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Nebraska? The effective rate is 1.42% of home value: the median tax paid ($3,739) divided by the median home value ($263,100), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Nebraska? About $4,263 a year ($355 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Nebraska have high property taxes? Nebraska has the 7th highest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 7 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 16th highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Nebraska property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Nebraska - [Nebraska paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/nebraska) - [Nebraska income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/nebraska) - [Nebraska sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/nebraska) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)