68314 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68314 (Bee, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,826/year in property taxes on homes valued at $181,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 24% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68314 is approximately $152, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Seward County. This is $457 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68314 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68726 (1.01%) and 68729 (1.01%).

In Bee, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $73,250, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska reassesses all properties at fair market value upon sale; unlike some states, there is no assessment cap for new owners. Seward County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences that reduces your assessed value — file your exemption claim with the Seward County Assessor before your first tax bill is issued. Request a written explanation of the assessed value from the Seward County Assessor and note the deadline for filing an appeal (typically 30 days from assessment notice).