Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Sutherland, Nebraska
Median Sutherland, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 1.42%, significantly higher than the national median of 1.02%, and higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Sutherland, Nebraska home value: $154,233
Median annual Sutherland, Nebraska tax bill: $2,054, $346 lower than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Lincoln calculated?
Property taxes in Sutherland, 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 Sutherland's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Sutherland, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.42%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Sutherland Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Sutherland property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value and the calculator applies Sutherland’s median effective tax rate of 1.42% — based on actual property records in Lincoln 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. The calculator applies Sutherland’s median effective rate across all local levies, giving a more accurate estimate than using a single county millage rate.
Sutherland’s median tax rate is higher than Nebraska’s 1.39% median rate, while the median property tax bill of $2,054 is $346 lower than the state median bill. By ZIP code, the median bill is $2,054 in 69165.
For a more precise estimate, scroll down to explore ZIP code-level tax rate trends across Sutherland.
About Sutherland Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Sutherland, Lincoln, Nebraska
Sutherland's median effective property tax rate of 1.42% is higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39% and higher than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Lincoln 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 Sutherland. Homeowners in the 69165 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.42%, while those in the same ZIP pay 1.42%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Lincoln County. Understanding which part of Sutherland you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Sutherland 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 Sutherland, Lincoln 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 Sutherland'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 Sutherland Tax Rate
1.42%
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 Lincoln County Tax Rate
1.35%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69165 | 0.95% | 0.98% | 1.42% | 1.42% | 1.43% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Sutherland, 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of May.
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 Sutherland is $154,233, and the median tax bill is $2,054, compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$77,696
$272,763
$467,830
Median Sutherland Market Value
$154,233
Median Lincoln County Market Value
$154,103
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69165 | $34,042 | $87,464 | $154,233 | $244,669 | $365,770 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Sutherland are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by taxing authorities. When a property is valued, that assessment is used to calculate the bill, so homeowners with higher assessed values generally pay more. The bill can also reflect local budgets and the mix of services funded by property taxes, which means two homes with similar market values may not always be taxed the same way.
For Sutherland homeowners, the typical tax burden is shaped by a median home price of $154,233 and a median tax bill of $2,054 in ZIP code 69165. That amount sits below the national median property tax bill of $2,400, but tax bills can still vary widely. In this area, the 25th percentile tax bill is $1,063, while the 75th percentile reaches $3,114 and the 90th percentile climbs to $4,610.
Median Sutherland Tax Bill
$2,054
Median Lincoln County Tax Bill
$1,935
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Sutherland, Lincoln County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69165 | $314 | $1,063 | $2,054 | $3,114 | $4,610 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
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| Lincoln Tax Assessor | |
| Website | orion.lancaster.ne.gov |