Howard County, NebraskaProperty records & tax offices
Links open the listed public-office or service-provider website in a new tab. This directory does not collect payments.
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
- 2026 Nebraska real-estate taxes are due and payable December 31, 2026; the first half should be paid by April 30, 2027 to avoid delinquency on May 1, 2027, and the second half should be paid by August 31, 2027 to avoid delinquency on September 1, 2027; 14% statutory delinquent interest applies.
- Assessment appeal
- June 1–June 30, 2026; file Nebraska Form 422 with the county clerk for the county Board of Equalization. The Nebraska Department of Revenue's 2026 deadline is on or before Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Exemptions & appeals
View exemption application (opens in a new tab)Exemption filing
For tax year 2026, file Nebraska Form 458 and all required documentation with the county assessor after February 1 and on or before June 30, 2026.
Senior relief
Nebraska homestead relief is available to qualifying homeowners age 65 or older, qualified disabled individuals, qualified disabled veterans, and qualifying surviving spouses; income, residence-value, ownership, occupancy, and category-specific limits apply. Eligible 2026 claimants file Form 458 with the county assessor by June 30, 2026.
Valuation limits
No local annual valuation cap was verified. Nebraska generally assesses residential and commercial real property at 100% of market value; qualifying agricultural or horticultural land may receive special valuation at 75% of agricultural market value. Tax rates are set by local taxing subdivisions, not by the county assessor.
For a valuation appeal, use the appeal date in the tax and filing section above. Keep your notice, supporting evidence, and proof of submission.