69361 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 69361 (Scottsbluff, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,388/year in property taxes on homes valued at $154,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.55%, which is 17% above the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 69361 is approximately $199, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sioux County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 69361 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68844 (1.55%) and 68863 (1.55%).

In Scottsbluff, property taxes represent approximately 4.3% of the median household income of $55,531, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska reassesses property at market value upon sale with no statewide cap, meaning your tax bill will reflect the full purchase price starting with your first tax bill. Sioux County provides a Homestead Exemption ($20,000 off assessed value) and a Senior/Disabled Exemption program — file with the Sioux County Assessor within the first tax year of ownership. Contact the Sioux County Assessor's office now to confirm filing deadlines and required documentation for exemptions.