68781 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68781 (Tilden, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,946/year in property taxes on homes valued at $153,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.27%, which is 4% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68781 is approximately $162, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Antelope County. This is $337 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68781 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68439 (1.27%) and 68464 (1.27%).

In Tilden, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $63,375, 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. Antelope County provides a Homestead Exemption for qualifying owner-occupied primary residences that lowers assessed value — file with the Antelope County Assessor's office to claim this benefit. Contact the Antelope County Assessor within 30 days of purchase to apply for the exemption and obtain your assessment details.