Platte County
Platte County, Nebraska
2610 14th Street
Columbus, Nebraska 68601
Tel: 402-563-4902
Fax: 402-562-6965
County Website: Platte county
Assessor Website: Platte county assessor
Platte County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Check https://plattecounty.net/webpages/assessor/assessor.html For general Information and Property Search Tool
- Obtain the assessed valuation of your property.
- Determine the fair market value for your property.
- Discuss the assessment with your assessor.
- Determine the basis for your formal appeal.
- File a written appeal with your Board of Review.
- Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.
- Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing) in the event of an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review.
URLs
Download Form: http://www.revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/forms/422_Property_Valuation_Protest.pdf
The person protesting the assessed valuation will be notified by the County Clerk of the place and time for the hearing on the protest. At this hearing evidence may be submitted and witnesses may be presented. Within seven days after the final decision, the clerk shall notify the protester of the action taken by the board.
Appeals may be taken to the Tax Equalization and Review Commission within 30 days after adjournment of the county board of equalization. For protests acted upon during the board’s June 1 to July 25 equalization session, adjournment is deemed to be July 25th
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Platte county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Platte county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Platte 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. Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte 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 Platte county Nebraska tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Platte County
Homes in Platte county have a median home value of $160,442.
Platte county home values are ranked 13 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, Platte county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~23%.
The median household income in Platte county is $60,878.
Compared to the state of Nebraska and the United States, Platte 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.
Platte county's population has grown from 29,820 in 1990 to 34,296 in 2020, an increase of 15% 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.
Platte county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Nebraska and the United States.
Platte County Nebraska Cities
Creston, Duncan, Humphrey, Lindsay, Monroe, Platte Center, Richland
Platte County Nebraska Zipcodes
68601 / 68631 / 68634 / 68642 / 68644 / 68647 / 68653 /
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