68622 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68622 (Bartlett, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,205/year in property taxes on homes valued at $160,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.75%, which is 43% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68622 is approximately $100, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wheeler County. This is $1,078 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68622 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68856 (0.75%) and 69150 (0.74%).

In Bartlett, property taxes represent approximately 1.5% of the median household income of $80,000, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska has no annual assessment cap; your property will be reassessed to market value when you purchase, resetting the tax base. Wheeler County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — submit your exemption application to the Wheeler County Assessor before the assessment year closes to reduce your assessed value. Contact the Wheeler County Assessor to verify the exemption amount and ensure it has been properly applied to your property record.