Douglas County, NE Property Tax Calculator
Douglas County homeowners pay a median $4,507 a year in property tax, 1.69% of a median $266,100 home: above Nebraska's 1.49% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Douglas County by home value, at 1.69%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,388 | $282 |
| $300,000 | $5,082 | $424 |
| $400,000 | $6,776 | $565 |
| $500,000 | $8,470 | $706 |
| $750,000 | $12,705 | $1,059 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,940 | $1,412 |
Douglas County against Nebraska and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 1.69% | $4,507 | $266,100 | $80,391 |
| Nebraska | 1.49% | $3,549 | $238,600 | $76,475 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Douglas County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
What it assumes
- Cities, school districts and special districts within the county levy different rates, so bills vary within it.
- Survey figures cover 2020 to 2024 and lag recent reassessments.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Douglas County?
The effective rate is 1.69%: a median $4,507 a year on a median $266,100 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 5 Nebraska counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Douglas County?
About $6,776 a year, $565 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Douglas County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Its rate is above the state's 1.49%. Across Nebraska, covered counties range from 1.39% to 1.74%.
How do I lower my Douglas County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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