Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Upland, Nebraska
Median Upland, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 1.83%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Upland, Nebraska home value: $64,485
Median annual Upland, Nebraska tax bill: $1,126, lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Franklin calculated?
Property taxes in Upland, 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 Upland's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Upland, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.83%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Upland Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Upland property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and the calculator applies Upland's median effective tax rate of 1.83% — based on actual property records in Franklin County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local assessor uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. The calculator applies Upland's median effective rate across local levies, giving a more accurate estimate than using a single county millage rate.
Upland's median property tax bill is $1,126, which is higher than the Nebraska median tax rate of 1.39% and lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400. Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Upland, with the highest and lowest median tax bill both at $1,126 in 68981.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Upland.
About Upland Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Upland, Franklin, Nebraska
Upland’s median effective property tax rate of 1.83% is higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Franklin 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 Upland. Homeowners in ZIP code 68981 carry a median effective rate of 1.83%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 1.83%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Franklin County. Understanding which part of Upland you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Upland homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the 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 Upland, Franklin 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 Upland'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 ÷ 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 Upland Tax Rate
1.83%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ 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 Franklin County Tax Rate
1.34%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68981 | 0.79% | 1.00% | 1.83% | 1.87% | 1.89% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Upland, 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 Franklin County appraisal district 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:
In Franklin County, assessment notices are sent in June each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of June.
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 Upland is $64,485, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 68981 has the highest median home price at $64,485.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$21,862
$197,464
$373,065
Median Upland Market Value
$64,485
Median Franklin County Market Value
$69,155
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68981 | $4,780 | $15,410 | $64,485 | $375,825 | $873,935 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Upland are calculated by applying the local tax rate to a home’s assessed value, which is based on the market value of the property. For homeowners, this means the tax bill is tied directly to how the home is valued by the county, not just what was paid for it. Factors such as the property’s location, size, condition, and any changes to the home can affect the assessed value and, in turn, the amount owed.
With a median home price of $64,485, property taxes can still vary widely from one homeowner to another. The 25th percentile tax bill is $263, while the 75th percentile reaches $3,672 and the 90th percentile climbs to $7,691. The median tax bill in the highest and lowest ZIP code listed is $1,126 in 68981. Compared with the national median property tax bill of $2,400, Upland homeowners may see bills that are lower or significantly higher depending on their assessed value and local rate.
Median Upland Tax Bill
$1,126
Median Franklin County Tax Bill
$880
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Upland, Franklin County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68981 | $71 | $263 | $1,126 | $3,672 | $7,691 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Franklin Tax Assessor | |
| Website | franklin.gworks.com |