Lancaster County, NE Property Tax Calculator
Lancaster County homeowners pay a median $4,204 a year in property tax, 1.53% of a median $275,200 home: above Nebraska's 1.49% and the national 0.94%.
Property tax in Lancaster County by home value, at 1.53%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,056 | $255 |
| $300,000 | $4,584 | $382 |
| $400,000 | $6,112 | $509 |
| $500,000 | $7,640 | $637 |
| $750,000 | $11,460 | $955 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,280 | $1,273 |
Lancaster County against Nebraska and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | 1.53% | $4,204 | $275,200 | $74,793 |
| 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County?
The effective rate is 1.53%: a median $4,204 a year on a median $275,200 home. That's the 3rd highest of the 5 Nebraska counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Lancaster County?
About $6,112 a year, $509 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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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Updated by the RateHerald team. The maths is tested against worked examples; report a problem.