Updated · Property tax data: Census ACS 2024 5-year estimates · Transfer tax verified April 2026 · Methodology · Editorial policy
Frontier County's 1.40% effective property tax rate ranks 464th highest among the 3,134 US counties tracked, placing it in the top 25% highest nationally. Within Nebraska's 93 counties, it's the 25th highest. On the county's median home value of $149,800, the typical homeowner pays $2,101 annually in property tax, $472 more than the national median of $1,629. At closing, Nebraska's 0.23% combined real estate transfer tax adds roughly $348 on a median-priced home, typically paid by the seller.
Enter any purchase price to see the full cost breakdown for Frontier County.
Low flood risk. Flood insurance not typically required. Verify at msc.fema.gov for your specific property.
All figures are estimates for planning purposes only. Mortgage payment assumes a 30-year fixed rate of 7.28%, the Freddie Mac PMMS average for the week ending October 1, 2026. Your lender will confirm the actual rate. Closing costs vary by lender and transaction. Consult a licensed real estate attorney and lender before making any financial decisions.
Ways buyers in Frontier County may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Income-based percentage reduction (0-100%) of assessed value. For 2026, 100% relief requires 2025 income under $37,000.99 (single) or $43,400.99 (married).
View official source →Category 4V fully exempts the homestead of veterans with 100% service-connected permanent disability (or 100% individual unemployability) with no income or home-value limits.
View official source →Individuals with permanent or developmental disability may qualify under categories 2, 3, 5, or 6 for income-based percentage relief on their homestead.
View official source →Last verified April 2026. Exemption amounts and eligibility change frequently. Always confirm with your county assessor before claiming.
Answers to common questions about buying a home in Frontier County.
The effective property tax rate in Frontier County is 1.40%, calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($2,101) divided by the median home value ($149,800), using 2024 US Census ACS 5-year estimates. Your actual bill depends on your purchase price, homestead or senior exemptions, and any special assessments applied in your taxing district.
Nebraska's combined real estate transfer tax is approximately 0.23% of the purchase price. On the median Frontier County home value of $149,800, this adds roughly $348 at closing. Documentary Stamp Tax rate increased to $2.32/$1,000 (0.232%) effective September 3, 2025 (up from $2.25/$1,000 in effect since 2005). Seller-paid by custom.
Flood risk is relatively low. Only 0.8% of Frontier County's land falls within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood insurance is not typically required, though individual properties near waterways may still be in a zone. Verify at msc.fema.gov.
Closing costs for a buyer in Frontier County typically run $2,996–$7,490 (2–5% of purchase price) on a median-priced home, including title insurance ($800–$2,000), appraisal ($400–$700), home inspection ($350–$600), recording fees ($100–$300), and loan origination (0.5–1.0% of the loan amount). Use the calculator above for a specific estimate at your purchase price.
Every county-specific figure on this page links to the exact public dataset it comes from. Verify the numbers yourself against the original source.
Source for the $2,101/yr median taxes paid (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, variable B25103_001E).
Source for the $149,800 median home value (variable B25077_001E). The 1.40% effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median home value.
Source for the transfer tax used in the calculator (buyer 0.00%, seller 0.23%). Verified April 2026.
Source for the county's flood hazard exposure (coastal and inland flood exposure area as a share of county area).
The national dataset behind the county report, including its technical documentation and release notes.
Look up a specific property's flood zone and insurance rate map before making an offer on a home in Frontier County.
Closing cost line items are national ranges, not county data. The methodology lists each range's source and the calculator's assumptions (mortgage rate, insurance, PMI).
Nebraska property tax exemptions: official sources
Verified April 2026.
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