Herman, Washington County, Nebraska Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Herman, Nebraska
Median Herman, Nebraska effective property tax rate: 0.88%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and lower than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%.
Median Herman, Nebraska home value: $266,825
Median annual Herman, Nebraska tax bill: $2,597, $197 higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Washington calculated?
Property taxes in Herman, 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 Herman's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Herman, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Herman, Washington County, Nebraska Property Tax Bill Calculator
$100,000
$1,500,000
$3,000,000
Median Effective Tax Rate
0.88%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
$2,348
$2,179
How Does the Herman Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Herman property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property's assessed value and our calculator applies Herman's median effective tax rate of 0.88% — based on actual property records in Washington 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 Herman'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 Herman: rates range from 0.88% in 68029 to 0.88% in 68029, 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 Herman.
About Herman Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Herman, Washington, Nebraska
Herman’s median effective property tax rate of 0.88% is lower than the Washington County median and higher than the Nebraska state median of 1.39%. This rate reflects the Washington 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 Herman. Homeowners in the 68029 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 0.88%, while those in the same ZIP code also pay 0.88%. This spread — 0.00 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Washington County. Understanding which part of Herman you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Herman 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 Herman, Washington 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 Herman'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 Herman Tax Rate
0.88%
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 Washington County Tax Rate
1.14%
Median Effective Nebraska Tax Rate
1.39%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Herman, Washington County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68029 | 0.82% | 0.86% | 0.88% | 1.47% | 1.47% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Herman, Washington County, Nebraska
When examining property taxes in Herman, 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Herman is $266,825, with a median tax bill of $2,597. ZIP code 68029 has both the highest median home price and the highest median tax bill at $266,825 and $2,597.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Herman, Washington County, Nebraska
Source: Ownwell
$36,450
$282,569
$528,688
Median Herman Market Value
$266,825
Median Washington County Market Value
$290,890
Median Nebraska Market Value
$199,100
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Herman, Washington County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68029 | $74,352 | $130,404 | $266,825 | $499,219 | $751,695 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Herman, Washington County, Nebraska
Property tax bills in Herman are based on the assessed value of a home and the local tax rate set by Washington County and other taxing authorities. When a property’s market value changes, the assessed value can change too, which affects the final bill homeowners receive. The median home price in Herman is $266,825, and that value helps show how local tax bills can vary from one home to another.
Homeowners in Herman typically see bills that reflect both the property’s value and the services funded by property taxes, such as schools and local government. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,687, while the 75th percentile tax bill is $4,492, showing a wide range depending on home value and assessment. The 90th percentile tax bill reaches $6,653, which can put a meaningful strain on household budgets.
Compared with the national median property tax rate of 1.02% and national median property tax bill of $2,400, local bills in Herman can be higher or lower depending on the home and its assessed value.
Median Herman Tax Bill
$2,597
Median Washington County Tax Bill
$3,107
Median Nebraska Tax Bill
$2,896
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Herman, Washington County, Nebraska
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68029 | $776 | $1,687 | $2,597 | $4,492 | $6,653 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | June 30 |
Links | |
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| Washington Tax Assessor | |
| Website | washington.gworks.com |