68780 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68780 (Stuart, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,903/year in property taxes on homes valued at $188,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.01%, which is 23% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68780 is approximately $159, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Holt County. This is $380 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68780 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68635 (1.01%) and 68631 (1.01%).

In Stuart, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $76,897, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska reassesses all properties at market value at the time of purchase; there is no statewide cap on assessment increases for new owners. Holt County provides a Homestead Exemption for qualifying primary-residence owners that lowers your assessed valuation — apply with the Holt County Assessor to claim this benefit starting in the first assessment year. Contact the Holt County Assessor within 30 days of closing to submit your exemption application and verify your assessed value.