What is the property tax rate in Saline County, Nebraska?

Saline County has an effective property tax rate of 1.35%. On a home valued at $197,400, homeowners pay approximately $2,663 per year in property taxes.

How much is the average property tax in Saline County?

The median annual property tax payment in Saline County is $2,663. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $3,014, while those without a mortgage pay $2,409.

How does Saline County compare to other counties in Nebraska?

Saline County ranks #32 out of 93 counties in Nebraska for property tax rates. The county's effective rate of 1.35% is 9% lower than the Nebraska average of 1.49%.

Saline County Property Tax Rate

Nebraska

1.35%effective rate

Saline County, Nebraska has an effective property tax rate of 1.35%, which is 47% higher than the national average of 0.92%. On a home valued at $197,400, homeowners pay approximately $2,663 per year in property taxes. Saline County ranks #32 out of 93 counties in Nebraska for property tax rates.

Median Tax Paid🏠

$2,663

Per year

Median Home Value📊

$197,400

2024 estimate

Tax as % of Income💰

3.33%

Median income: $79,910

State Rank📍

#32

of 93 counties in NE

Tax Breakdown

With Mortgage

$3,014

median annual tax

Without Mortgage

$2,409

median annual tax

Homeowners with a mortgage in Saline County pay on average $605 more per year than those without. This difference often reflects how property tax escrow accounts in mortgaged homes capture the full tax obligation.

How Saline County Compares

Saline County

1.35%

Nebraska Average

1.49%

National Average

0.92%

Top Counties in Nebraska

Sarpy

1.74%

Douglas

1.69%

Kimball

1.67%

Cheyenne

1.65%

Sioux

1.63%

Dakota

1.54%

Lancaster

1.53%

Pawnee

1.52%

Nebraska Property Tax Exemptions

Available to Saline County homeowners

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Homestead

Up to 100% of the first $40,000 in taxable value depending on income

Homeowners age 65+, disabled, or disabled veterans; income limits apply

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Disabled Veteran

Up to 100% of taxable value depending on disability rating

Veterans with service-connected disability; income limits may apply

Property Tax Calculator

Estimate your annual property tax in Saline County

Home Value

$50k$2M

Apply homestead exemption ($100,000 school tax reduction)

Estimated Annual Property Tax

$4,050

$338/month · Rate: 1.35%

Quick Facts

Population14,650

Owner-Occupied67.3%

National Rank#522 of 3,135

Median Income$79,910

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 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.