Nebraska · Property Tax & Closing Costs
Nebraska property tax by county
Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 93 counties in Nebraska. The average effective rate across the state is 1.25%, ranking Nebraska 11 of 51 (above-average property taxes). Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.
Average rate
1.25%
across 93 counties
National rank
#11
of 51, highest rate first
Median home value
$157,200
county median in state
Rate range
0.68%–1.74%
Grant County → Sarpy County
Same home, different county
On a $157,200 home (the typical county median in Nebraska), the annual property tax bill depends heavily on where you buy:
Difference
$1,669/yr
$139/mo · $16,695 over 10 years
Estimate: purchase price × each county's effective rate. Actual bills depend on assessed value, local levies, and exemptions.
Lowest property tax rates in Nebraska
The five Nebraska counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Grant County | 0.68% |
| Loup County | 0.71% |
| Wheeler County | 0.80% |
| Dundy County | 0.80% |
| Arthur County | 0.93% |
Highest property tax rates in Nebraska
The five Nebraskacounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness, but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Sarpy County | 1.74% |
| Douglas County | 1.69% |
| Kimball County | 1.67% |
| Cheyenne County | 1.65% |
| Sioux County | 1.63% |
Nebraska real estate transfer tax
Nebraska charges a combined transfer tax of about 0.23% of the purchase price. On a $157,200 home, that is roughly $365 in total.
| Paid by | Rate | On $157,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer | 0.00% | $0 |
| Seller | 0.23% | $365 |
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.
Official Nebraska source → · Verified April 2026
Closing costs in Nebraska
Across Nebraska's 93 counties, buyer closing costs run $2,608 to $8,478 at each county's median home value with 20% down. Cash needed at closing, with closing costs and the down payment, runs $18,488 to $71,298. Pick your county for your own figures.
Nebraska closing cost calculatorNebraska property tax exemptions
Ways buyers in Nebraska may reduce their annual property tax. These programs apply statewide; verify county specifics with your local assessor.
Homestead Exemption (Age 65+)
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 →Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption
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 →Disability Homestead Exemption
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.
All 93 counties in Nebraska
Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in Nebraska. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home. Actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.