68307 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68307 (Avoca, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,521/year in property taxes on homes valued at $170,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.48%, which is 12% above the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68307 is approximately $210, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $238 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68307 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68461 (1.48%) and 68445 (1.48%).

In Avoca, property taxes represent approximately 3.6% of the median household income of $70,714, 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.