Lexington property tax: where it goes
A Lexington house at the typical market value ($159,100) pays about $2,490 a year on the property tax bill, including flat charges on the same bill. Estimated from public rates, not anyone's actual bill.
A Lexington house pays 1.566% of its taxable value in property tax. For a house at $159,100 of market value, that's about $2,492 a year.
Tax is levied on Nebraska Department of Revenue 2025 taxing entities and rates, Dawson County..
2026 levies are not yet in the state's list; these are the 2025 levies.
Who taxes this house
| Taxing agency | Rate | On $159,100 |
|---|---|---|
| Dawson County | 0.2853% | $454 |
| Lexington Public Schools (District 1) (schools) | 0.8774% | $1,396 |
| ESU 10 | 0.0119% | $19 |
| Central Community College | 0.02% | $32 |
| Central Platte Natural Resources District | 0.0217% | $35 |
| City of Lexington | 0.3422% | $545 |
| Dawson County Agricultural Society | 0.0076% | $12 |
| Total | 1.566% | $2,492 |
2025 tax year, Dawson County (Lexington).
Ways to pay less
- Seniors 65+: Nebraska homestead exemption. Nebraska homestead exemption (Form 458) How: Form 458 lists individuals 65 or older before January 1, 2025 as a category.
Dates
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Homestead exemption application due June 30 | Form 458 is filed with the county assessor after February 1 and on or before June 30, 2025. |
Sources
Checked October 29, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.
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