Dodge County, Nebraska Property Taxes

What Are Effective Property Tax Rates Across Dodge County?

Local government entities set tax rates, which vary widely across Dodge County. Each year, the county estimates its budget for public services and divides that total by the assessed value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction.

Below, compare Dodge County's effective property tax rate to other counties in Nebraska or the U.S. median of 1.02%.

Dodge County's median effective rate stands at 1.19%, which is higher than the national median of 1.02%. Within Dodge County, the highest rate is found in Uehling at 1.37%, while Ames has the lowest at 0.77%.

These variations reflect differences in local school district levies, special assessment districts assessments, and special district bonds — which compound the base county rate.

Property tax bills in Dodge County are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate. When a property is assessed, local officials estimate its market value, then apply the county’s tax rate to determine the bill. That means two homes with similar market values can still have different tax bills if their assessments or locations differ.

For Dodge County homeowners, the median home price is $170,863, and the median property tax bill is $2,400, which matches the national median property tax bill. Bills can vary widely across the county: the 25th percentile is $1,366, while the 75th percentile is $2,991 and the 90th percentile is $4,385. That range shows how much taxes can change based on a home’s assessed value and the local taxing jurisdictions that apply. In Valley, the highest median tax bill reaches $4,821, while Snyder has the lowest median tax bill at $1,202. For homeowners, these differences can have a meaningful impact on annual housing costs.