68409 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68409 (Murray, Nebraska) pay a median of $3,127/year in property taxes on homes valued at $222,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.40%, which is 7% above the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68409 is approximately $261, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $844 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68409 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68967 (1.40%) and 68329 (1.40%).

In Murray, property taxes represent approximately 3.5% of the median household income of $88,636, 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.