Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Huntley, Nebraska
Median Huntley, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 0.94%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Huntley, Nebraska home value: $39,984
Median annual Huntley, Nebraska tax bill: $341, lower by $2,059 than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Harlan calculated?
Property taxes in Huntley, 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 Huntley’s property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Huntley, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
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Median Effective Tax Rate
0.94%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Huntley Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Huntley property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Huntley’s median effective tax rate of 0.94% — based on actual property records in Harlan County — to generate your estimate.
Enter your property's estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home's market value. Our calculator applies Huntley’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 Huntley: rates range from 0.94% in 68971 to 0.94% in 68971, 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 Huntley.
About Huntley Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Huntley, Harlan, Nebraska
Huntley’s median effective property tax rate of 0.94% is lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Harlan 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 Huntley. Homeowners in the 68971 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.94%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.94%. This spread is 0 percentage points across the same city, reflecting how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Harlan County. Understanding which part of Huntley you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Huntley 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 Huntley, Harlan 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 Huntley’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 Huntley Tax Rate
0.94%
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 Harlan County Tax Rate
0.99%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68971 | 0.84% | 0.87% | 0.94% | 1.00% | 1.02% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Huntley, 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 Harlan 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 Harlan 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. By providing insights into how assessed and market values are determined, this section helps property owners navigate their tax responsibilities and understand the valuation processes affecting their property taxes in Huntley.
For example, the median home price in Huntley is $39,984, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. 68971 has the highest median home price at $39,984.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$25,186
$123,015
$220,844
Median Huntley Market Value
$39,984
Median Harlan County Market Value
$103,581
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68971 | $7,656 | $22,941 | $39,984 | $62,185 | $78,837 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Huntley are calculated from the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set for Harlan County. When a property’s assessed value rises, the tax bill can increase even if the homeowner has not made major changes to the home. Local taxing authorities use this value to determine how much each property owes, so the bill reflects both the market value of the home and the rate applied to it.
For homeowners in Huntley, the median home price is $39,984, and the median property tax bill is $341.00 in ZIP code 68971. That is well below the national median property tax bill of $2,400 and the national median property tax rate of 1.02%.
Because property taxes are based on assessed value, homeowners may see their bills change over time as values and local budgets change. Understanding how the bill is calculated can help homeowners better anticipate costs and review whether their assessment is accurate.
Median Huntley Tax Bill
$341
Median Harlan County Tax Bill
$1,016
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Huntley, Harlan County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68971 | $53 | $176 | $341 | $531 | $604 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Harlan Tax Assessor | |
| Website | harlan.gworks.com |