Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Linwood, Nebraska
Median Linwood, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 1.02%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Linwood, Nebraska home value: $160,060
Median annual Linwood, Nebraska tax bill: $1,451, $949 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Butler calculated?
Property taxes in Linwood, Nebraska are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Linwood's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Linwood, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.02%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,633
$1,515
How Does the Linwood Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Linwood property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Linwood's median effective tax rate of 1.02% — based on actual property records in Butler County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessment process uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Linwood's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Linwood: rates range from 1.02% in 68036 to 1.02% in 68036, primarily due to differences in school district levies and local assessment districts.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Linwood.
About Linwood Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Linwood, Butler, Nebraska
Linwood’s median effective property tax rate of 1.02% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Butler County base levy combined with local school district levies and special assessment districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Linwood. Homeowners in the 68036 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.02%, while those in 68036 pay 1.02%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Butler County. Understanding which part of Linwood you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Linwood homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the local Tax Assessor before the June 30, 2026 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Linwood's effective property tax rate to other cities in Nebraska and the median property tax rates in Nebraska and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Linwood Tax Rate
1.02%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill Ă· assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Butler County Tax Rate
1.16%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68036 | 0.76% | 0.88% | 1.02% | 1.08% | 1.22% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Linwood, Nebraska, understanding the distinction between market value and assessed value is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Butler County assessor estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices are sent in June each year and typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month. Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill.
For example, the median home price in Linwood is $160,060, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 68036 has the highest median home price at $160,060. Linwood’s median property tax bill is $1,451, compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$45,075
$176,030
$306,985
Median Linwood Market Value
$160,060
Median Butler County Market Value
$157,312
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68036 | $6,871 | $35,410 | $160,060 | $472,315 | $694,013 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Linwood are calculated from a home’s assessed value, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply the tax rate to that assessed value, which means the bill can change when a property is reassessed or when local rates shift. For homeowners, this makes the assessed value one of the most important factors in determining what they owe each year.
In Linwood, the median home price is $160,060, and the median property tax bill is $1,451. That bill is lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400, showing that many homeowners in the city pay less than the typical U.S. homeowner. Still, bills can vary widely: the 25th percentile is $363, while the 75th percentile is $4,123 and the 90th percentile is $6,550. These differences reflect how property characteristics, assessed value, and local tax rates combine to shape the final tax bill.
Median Linwood Tax Bill
$1,451
Median Butler County Tax Bill
$1,593
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Linwood, Butler County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68036 | $59 | $363 | $1,451 | $4,123 | $6,550 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Butler Tax Assessor | |
| Website | butler.gworks.com |