Last updated: June 2026 · Source: US Census Bureau ACS
Property Tax Appeal in Franklin County, NE
Homeowners in Franklin County pay a median of $1,123/year in property taxes on a median home value of $99,100. A successful appeal could save you $168 or more per year.
$1,123
Median Annual Tax
$99,100
Median Home Value
1.13%
Effective Tax Rate
How to Appeal in Franklin County
File a protest with the County Board of Equalization by June 30. Board meets in June-July.
- Filing Deadline
- June 30 (County Board of Equalization)
- Appeal Authority
- County Board of Equalization
- Escalation
- Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC)
- Risk of Increase
- No — cannot go up
- Reassessment Cycle
- Annual
Official Nebraska appeal form
One statewide form is valid in every county.
Nebraska Property Assessment Division — 'Forms' section has the annual protest form.
What You Need
- ✓Your current assessed value (from your tax bill or county website)
- ✓3-5 comparable sales within 0.5 miles (find on Zillow or Redfin — similar size, age, condition)
- ✓A written appeal letter with your evidence and requested value
- ✓Filed before: June 30 (County Board of Equalization)
Available Exemptions in Nebraska
Common property tax exemptions available in Nebraska: - **Homestead Exemption** — Reduces taxable value for owner-occupied primary residences. Must apply through your county assessor's office. - **Senior/Elderly Exemption** — Additional reduction for homeowners age 65+ (income limits may apply). - **Veteran/Disabled Veteran Exemption** — Partial or full exemption for qualifying veterans. - **Disability Exemption** — Reduction for homeowners with qualifying disabilities. - **Agricultural/Farm Use** — Special assessment for land actively used for farming. Check with your county assessor for specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Many homeowners qualify for multiple exemptions but never apply.
Many homeowners qualify but never apply. We check your eligibility as part of our service.
Ready to reduce your property taxes in Franklin County?
We research your property, prepare evidence, and file the appeal. Fee: 20% of first-year savings — only if we succeed.
No fee unless we save you money.
FAQ
- Can my taxes go up if I appeal?
- No. In Nebraska, your assessment can only stay the same or go down at the initial board level. There is no risk from filing.
- How much does it cost to appeal?
- Filing yourself is free. If you use our service, we charge 20% of first-year savings only if we succeed. If we don't reduce your taxes, you pay nothing.
- What's the typical savings?
- In Franklin County, with a median tax of $1,123/yr, a 10-20% reduction could save you $113-$168 per year.
Other counties in Nebraska:
Data sources: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023 (Table DP04). Effective tax rates calculated from median property tax and median home value.
Appeal information: Nebraska state comptroller office, county assessor associations, and official state statutes. Deadlines and processes verified as of June 2026.
Last updated: July 2026 · Published by: TaxedFairly (WebLab LLC)