What is the property tax rate in Omaha, NE?

Omaha has an estimated effective property tax rate of 1.69%. On a median home valued at $230,100, homeowners pay approximately $3,895 per year in property taxes.

How does Omaha compare to Douglas County?

Omaha's effective rate of 1.69% is equal to the Douglas County average of 1.69%. The county-wide median annual tax is $4,507, while Omaha homeowners pay an estimated $3,895.

How much are property taxes in Omaha on a $300,000 home?

Based on Omaha's effective rate of 1.69%, property taxes on a $300,000 home would be approximately $5,070 per year, or about $423 per month.

Omaha Property Tax Rate

Douglas County, Nebraska

1.69%effective rate

Omaha is located in Douglas County, Nebraska. Homeowners in Omaha pay a median of $3,895 per year in property taxes on a home valued at $230,100, resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.69%. This is roughly in line with the Douglas County average of 1.69%.

Effective Tax Rate🏠

1.69%

vs 1.69% county avg

Est. Annual Tax💰

$3,895

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$230,100

2024 estimate

Population📍

488,197

Omaha, NE

How Omaha Compares

Omaha

1.69%

Douglas County Average

1.69%

Nebraska Average

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

About Property Taxes in Omaha

Property taxes in Omaha are collected by Douglas County. Tax exemptions available to Douglas County residents — including homestead, senior, and disability exemptions — also apply to homeowners in Omaha. For detailed information on available exemptions and the county tax collector, see the Douglas County property tax page.

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Estimated Annual Property Tax

$5,070

$423/month · Rate: 1.69%

Douglas County Property Taxes

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Nebraska Property Taxes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. City-level tax data is derived from Census place-level statistics. Effective tax rates are calculated by dividing median real estate taxes paid by median home value. Actual property tax rates may vary based on local taxing jurisdictions, exemptions, and assessment practices. This information is for general reference only and should not be used as a substitute for professional tax advice.