Lancaster County Property Tax Calculator
Locality estimate page for Lancaster County, Nebraska. Use this county/locality rate for faster screening, then confirm parcel-specific details with your local tax authority.
County/Locality Effective Rate
1.53%
State Effective Rate
1.44%
Sample Annual Tax Difference
$383
Median Home Value (ACS)
$275,200
Median Annual Tax Bill (ACS)
$4,204
Owner-Occupied Households
79,065
The typical owner-occupied home in Lancaster County is valued at $275,200 with a median real estate tax bill of $4,204 per year — an effective rate of 1.53%. Both figures come from the same ACS release, so the ratio is an estimate rather than an aggregate of individual bills.
State Mortgage Context: Nebraska
Most counties in this state follow the standard FHA floor framework.
State Effective Tax Rate
1.44%
FHA 1-Unit Floor
$541,287
FHA 1-Unit Ceiling
$1,249,125
In Lancaster County, Nebraska, the current county-level estimate is 1.53%, or approximately $6,120 annually on a $400,000 home.
How to Use This County Estimate
Step 1
Enter your property value and assessment assumptions.
Step 2
Apply exemptions that may reduce taxable value.
Step 3
Compare county/locality estimate against statewide fallback.
Lancaster County Property Tax Snapshot
Estimated effective rate: 1.53% · vs Nebraska: 1.44% · vs national benchmark: 0.90%
| Home value | Estimated annual tax | Estimated monthly tax |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $3,825 | $319 |
| $400,000 | $6,120 | $510 |
| $500,000 | $7,650 | $638 |
| $750,000 | $11,475 | $956 |
| $1,000,000 | $15,300 | $1,275 |
Compare Nearby Property Taxes
- Lancaster County1.53%
- Douglas County1.69%
- Sarpy County1.74%
Source Transparency
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (B25103 / B25077)
View sourceLast updated: August 2026
Estimates only. Confirm parcel-specific amounts with the official local taxing authority.
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