Holt County property tax
Homeowners in Holt County, Nebraska typically pay about 1.11% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,828 on a median home value of $165,100.
Typical effective rate
1.11%
higher than 28% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,828
per year
Median home value
$165,100
In NE
#70
of 93 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.11% — 18% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 26% lower than the Nebraska median of 1.49%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,865 for mortgaged homes, $1,790 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 70th highest effective rate of 93 ranked Nebraska counties; nationally it sits around the 72th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Holt County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.11%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Holt County, NE?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Holt County is 1.11% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,828) divided by the median home value ($165,100) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Holt County?
The median owner-occupied home in Holt County is valued at $165,100, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,828 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,865, versus $1,790 for homes without one.
How does Holt County compare to the rest of Nebraska?
Holt County's effective rate is 26% lower than the Nebraska median, ranking 70th of 93 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Nebraska counties
Counties ranked closest to Holt County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Nebraska counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Wayne County | 1.12% | $2,486 |
| 68 | McPherson County | 1.11% | $1,350 |
| 69 | Butler County | 1.11% | $2,044 |
| 71 | Nance County | 1.10% | $1,451 |
| 72 | Boyd County | 1.10% | $1,142 |
| 73 | Brown County | 1.10% | $1,250 |
Official data & resources for Holt County
- Holt County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Holt County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Holt County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.