68304 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68304 (Alvo, Nebraska) pay a median of $3,871/year in property taxes on homes valued at $307,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.26%, which is 4% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68304 is approximately $323, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $1,588 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68304 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 69120 (1.26%) and 69165 (1.26%).

In Alvo, property taxes represent approximately 4.8% of the median household income of $79,821, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Cass County assesses property under Nebraska's system with no universal homestead exemption — assessments occur annually, and exemptions depend on property use and owner eligibility. Owners age 65+ and disabled persons may file for the Homestead Exemption or Property Tax Reduction Credit; submit applications to the Cass County Assessor before the county filing deadline (typically early-to-mid summer). Contact the Cass County Assessor at (402) 296-9300 after receiving your spring assessment notice to file for exemptions and note the 30-day appeal deadline.