Custer County, NebraskaProperty records & tax offices
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Find the right property record
Use the property portal for ownership and assessed value, the collector for a bill or balance, and the map for parcel location. Have the address, owner name, or parcel number ready.
Tax bills & filing dates
These are the dates and qualifications recorded in the directory. Confirm your tax year and current deadline with the official office and your property’s notice.
- Payment deadline
- Tax year 2026 Nebraska real-property taxes are due December 31, 2026; the first half becomes delinquent May 1, 2027 and the second half becomes delinquent September 1, 2027; 14% annual delinquent interest applies under Nebraska law. Taxes are paid to the county treasurer.
- Assessment appeal
- On or before June 30, 2026; Custer County requires Form 422 filed in triplicate with the County Board of Equalization at the County Clerk’s office. Official page: https://custercountyne.gov/county-assessor/property-valuation-protests/.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
Custer County states homestead applications must be filed annually February 1–June 30; for tax year 2026 file Form 458 and required schedules by June 30, 2026. Official page: https://custercountyne.gov/webpages/assessor/homestead.html.
Senior relief
Nebraska homestead relief may apply to persons age 65 or older, qualifying disabled individuals, qualifying disabled veterans, and qualifying surviving spouses; income, homestead-value, ownership, occupancy, and category-specific limits apply. For tax year 2026, eligible claimants file Form 458 and required schedules with the county assessor after February 1 and on or before June 30, 2026. Official DOR: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/PAD/homestead-exemption.
Valuation limits
No county-specific annual valuation cap was verified. Nebraska residential and commercial real property is generally assessed at 100% of market value and agricultural special valuation at 75% of agricultural market value; consolidated local tax districts set tax rates. Nebraska homestead maximum-value limits affect exemption eligibility, not the assessed-value roll. Official DOR: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/about/frequently-asked-questions/nebraska-property-assessment-faqs.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.
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