68446 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68446 (Syracuse, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,651/year in property taxes on homes valued at $228,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.16%, which is 12% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68446 is approximately $221, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Otoe County. This is $368 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68446 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68926 (1.16%) and 68351 (1.16%).

In Syracuse, property taxes represent approximately 3.0% of the median household income of $89,500, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska reassesses all properties to fair market value at sale without a statewide cap, so your tax will be based on your purchase price. Otoe County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — file your application with the Otoe County Assessor before the first assessment year closes to claim the exemption and lower your taxes. Contact the Otoe County Assessor to learn the current exemption amount and to verify that your exemption has been properly applied.