Kimball County, NE Property Tax Calculator

The effective property tax rate in Kimball County is 1.67% — calculated as the median annual property tax paid ($1,828) divided by the median home value ($109,400), 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 Kimball County home value of $109,400, this adds roughly $254 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 0.3% of Kimball 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 Kimball County typically run $2,188–$5,470 (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.