Lancaster County
Lancaster County, Nebraska
555 S. 10th Street,
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Tel: 402-441-7463
Fax: 402-441-5685
County Website: Lancaster county
Assessor Website: Lancaster county assessor
Lancaster County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Visit https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/428/Property-Valuation-Protest-Timeline#:~:text=The%20deadline%20to%20file%20an,at%20terc.nebraska.gov. Property Valuation Protest Timeline
- Check Assessor's page for important Date, notice and forms posted: https://orion.lancaster.ne.gov/
- Verify current assessment
- File a written, signed protest with the County Board of Review.
- Identify the property you are appealing - address or parcel number.
- Enter information regarding the property in the appropriate areas.
- Request an oral hearing if you wish to appear before the Board prior to the inspection of the property to present your appeal - the Board will generally inspect the property and discuss your concerns on site.
- Provide contact information, including email and/or telephone number where you can be reached to arrange the hearing, if desired, the inspection of the property and the address you wish the notice of the Board's actions mailed to.
URLs
- https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/428/Property-Valuation-Protest-Timeline#:~:text=The%20deadline%20to%20file%20an,at%20terc.nebraska.gov.
- https://orion.lancaster.ne.gov/
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Lancaster county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Lancaster county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Lancaster county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Lancaster county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Lancaster county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Lancaster county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Lancaster county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Lancaster county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Lancaster county Nebraska tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Lancaster County
Homes in Lancaster county have a median home value of $189,798.
Lancaster county home values are ranked 4 out of 93 counties in the state of Nebraska for median home price. The average median home value in Nebraska is $114,681. Richardson county has the lowest median price at $69,628. Sarpy county has the highest median price at $211,209.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Lancaster county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~45%.
The median household income in Lancaster county is $62,464.
Compared to the state of Nebraska and the United States, Lancaster county's median household income is higher than the state of Nebraska's average median household income of $55,716 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Lancaster county's population has grown from 213,641 in 1990 to 322,608 in 2020, an increase of 51% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Nebraska's population has grown from 1,578,417 in 1990 to 1,961,504 in 2020, an increase of 24% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Lancaster county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Nebraska and the United States.
Lancaster County Nebraska Cities
Agnew, Bennet, Davey, Denton, Firth, Hallam, Holland, Lincoln, Malcolm, Martell, Panama, Roca, Walton, Waverly
Lancaster County Nebraska Zipcodes
68317 / 68336 / 68339 / 68358 / 68368 / 68372 / 68402 / 68404 / 68419 / 68428 / 68430 / 68461 / 68462 / 68502 / 68503 / 68504 / 68505 / 68506 / 68507 / 68508 / 68510 / 68512 / 68516 / 68517 / 68520 / 68521 / 68522 / 68523 / 68524 / 68526 / 68527 / 68528 / 68532 /
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