68061 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68061 (Tekamah, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,848/year in property taxes on homes valued at $123,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.50%, which is 14% above the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68061 is approximately $154, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Burt County. This is $435 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68061 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 69122 (1.50%) and 68624 (1.49%).

In Tekamah, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $56,932, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Burt County follows Nebraska's statewide property assessment approach without a mandatory homestead exemption — properties are assessed annually, and you will receive valuation notices in the spring. Seniors (65+) and disabled residents may apply for the Homestead Exemption or Property Tax Reduction Credit; file with the Burt County Assessor by the county's filing deadline. Contact the Burt County Assessor at (402) 374-2766 when you receive your assessment notice to apply for relief programs and confirm your appeal window (30 days from notice).