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Buffalo County, NE Property Tax Calculator
Buffalo County homeowners pay a median $3,555 a year in property tax, 1.44% of a median $246,400 home: below Nebraska's 1.49% but above the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Buffalo County by home value, at 1.44%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | $1,732 | $144 |
| $180,000 | $2,597 | $216 |
| $250,000 | $3,608 | $301 |
| $370,000 | $5,339 | $445 |
| $490,000 | $7,071 | $589 |
Buffalo County against Nebraska and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo County | 1.44% | $3,555 | $246,400 | $75,911 |
| 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 Buffalo 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.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Buffalo County?
The effective rate is 1.44%: a median $3,555 a year on a median $246,400 home. That's the 4th highest of the 5 Nebraska counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Buffalo County?
About $5,772 a year, $481 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Buffalo County compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Its rate is below the state's 1.49%. Across Nebraska, covered counties range from 1.39% to 1.74%.
How do I lower my Buffalo 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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