Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Greeley, Nebraska
Median Greeley, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 1.85%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Greeley, Nebraska home value: $82,315
Median annual Greeley, Nebraska tax bill: $1,383, $1,017 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Greeley calculated?
Property taxes in Greeley, 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 Greeley’s property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Greeley, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.85%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Greeley Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Greeley property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Greeley's median effective tax rate of 1.85% — based on actual property records in Greeley 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 Greeley'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 Greeley: rates are 1.85% in 68842, and the median property tax bill is $1,383 across the area. That is higher than Nebraska's 1.39% median tax rate, but $1,017 lower than the state median tax bill.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Greeley.
About Greeley Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Greeley, Greeley, Nebraska
Greeley’s median effective property tax rate of 1.85% is higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Greeley 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 Greeley. Homeowners in the 68842 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.85%, while those in 68842 pay 1.85%. This spread — 0 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Greeley County. Understanding which part of Greeley you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Greeley 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 Greeley, Greeley 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 Greeley’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 Greeley Tax Rate
1.85%
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 Greeley County Tax Rate
0.98%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68842 | 0.76% | 0.77% | 1.85% | 1.85% | 1.85% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Greeley, 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 Greeley 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 Greeley County, assessment notices are sent in the spring 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. The median home price in Greeley is $82,315, and the median property tax bill is $1,383, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400. ZIP code 68842 has both the highest median home price and the highest median tax bill at $82,315 and $1,383.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$82,315
$110,895
$139,475
Median Greeley Market Value
$82,315
Median Greeley County Market Value
$108,405
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68842 | $20,983 | $40,672 | $82,315 | $189,465 | $679,922 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Greeley are based on the assessed value of a home, not its market price alone. Local taxing authorities apply their tax rates to that assessed value to determine the annual bill, so two homes with similar market values can still owe different amounts depending on how they are assessed and where they are located within the county.
For homeowners, the size of the bill can vary widely. The median home price is $82,315, while the median tax bill in the area is $1,383.00. Bills can be much lower or higher, with the 25th percentile at $677 and the 75th percentile at $2,641. At the high end, the 90th percentile reaches $5,239.
Because property taxes are tied to assessed value and local rates, changes in either can affect what a homeowner pays each year. That makes it important for homeowners to understand how their bill is calculated and why it may differ from nearby properties.
Median Greeley Tax Bill
$1,383
Median Greeley County Tax Bill
$1,361
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Greeley, Greeley County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68842 | $250 | $677 | $1,383 | $2,641 | $5,239 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
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| Greeley Tax Assessor | |
| Website | www.nebraskaassessorsonline.us |