Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Curtis, Nebraska
Median Curtis, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 1.38%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and slightly lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Curtis, Nebraska home value: $121,552
Median annual Curtis, Nebraska tax bill: $1,601, $799 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Frontier calculated?
Property taxes in Curtis, 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 Curtis's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Curtis, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
1.38%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$1,677
$1,557
How Does the Curtis Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Curtis property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Curtis's median effective tax rate of 1.38% — based on actual property records in Frontier County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure the local appraisal district uses to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Curtis's median effective rate across all local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county millage rate.
Curtis's tax rate is higher than the Nebraska median tax rate of 1.39%, while the median property tax bill of $1,601 is lower than the state median by $799.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Curtis: rates range from 1.38% in 69025 to 1.38% in 69025, 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 Curtis.
About Curtis Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Curtis, Frontier, Nebraska
Curtis’s median effective property tax rate of 1.38% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Frontier 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 Curtis. Homeowners in the 69025 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.38%, while those in the same ZIP code pay 1.38%. This spread reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Frontier County. Understanding which part of Curtis you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Curtis 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 Curtis, Frontier 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 Curtis'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 Curtis Tax Rate
1.38%
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 Frontier County Tax Rate
1.00%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69025 | 1.00% | 1.07% | 1.38% | 1.38% | 1.38% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Curtis, 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 Frontier 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:
In Frontier 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 property owners in Curtis, this helps explain how property taxes are calculated and why reviewing your notice matters.
For example, the median home price in Curtis is $121,552, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. ZIP code 69025 has the highest median home price at $121,552.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$11,298
$268,789
$526,280
Median Curtis Market Value
$121,552
Median Frontier County Market Value
$154,604
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69025 | $40,642 | $68,961 | $121,552 | $223,398 | $437,328 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Curtis are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. When a property’s market value changes, its assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill. Local budgets for schools, roads, and other services are funded through these taxes, so homeowners pay according to both property value and the rates applied in Frontier County.
With a median home price of $121,552, the typical tax burden in Curtis is shaped by how local assessments compare with that value. The median property tax bill is $1,601, which is below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and below the national median property tax rate of 1.02%. That means some homeowners may pay less than the national norm, but bills can still rise if assessments increase or if local rates change. For many homeowners, understanding how the bill is calculated is important because even small changes in assessed value can affect annual housing costs.
Median Curtis Tax Bill
$1,601
Median Frontier County Tax Bill
$1,649
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69025 | $557 | $940 | $1,601 | $2,712 | $4,771 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Frontier Tax Assessor | |
| Website | frontier.nebraskaassessors.com |