68455 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68455 (Union, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,889/year in property taxes on homes valued at $308,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.94%, which is 29% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68455 is approximately $241, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cass County. This is $606 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68455 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68778 (0.94%) and 68818 (0.93%).

In Union, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $103,281, 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.