66408 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 66408 (Bern, Kansas) pay a median of $1,226/year in property taxes on homes valued at $151,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.81%, which is 44% below the Kansas state average of 1.44%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 66408 is approximately $102, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Nemaha County. This is $779 less than the Kansas average of $2,005/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Kansas, 66408 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 66549 (0.80%) and 66772 (0.80%).

In Bern, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $112,583, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Kansas reassesses properties annually at market value with no state cap; Nemaha County Appraiser will assess your property each year. Nemaha County residents can claim a Homestead Exemption (primary residences) and Senior Citizen Exemption (age 65+) — submit your application to the Nemaha County Appraiser to lower your assessed value. File your exemption claim early in the tax year to confirm the benefit applies to your assessment.