Buffalo County, NE

Buffalo County, NE assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Buffalo County, Nebraska. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Buffalo County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Buffalo County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBuffalo County Assessor Officebuffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/assessor
  • Provides general assessment information, forms, and links to property search tools.
Property searchBuffalo County Beacon Property Searchbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Official GIS and property search portal. Maps are for informational purposes and not legal surveys.
Deeds and recorded documentsBuffalo County Register of Deedsbuffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/register-of-deeds/deeds-records-online
  • Access to land records via Laredo (subscription) or Tapestry (pay-per-search).
Property taxesNebraska Taxes Online - Buffalo Countynebraskataxesonline.us/Buffalo
  • Official portal for searching and paying property taxes.
GIS and parcel mapsBuffalo County GIS Portalbeacon.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx
  • Integrated with the Beacon property search portal.
Permits and building recordsBuffalo County Zoning & Floodplain Permitsbuffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/zoning-floodplain/zoning-division/zoning-forms
  • Permits are handled through the Zoning & Floodplain office. Be aware of phishing scams impersonating officials regarding permit payments.
Zoning and land useBuffalo County Zoning & Floodplainbuffalocounty.ne.gov/county-offices/zoning-floodplain
  • Provides zoning regulations, maps, and commission meeting information.
County data

Buffalo County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$296,258

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$245,278

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$3,143

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.06%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Buffalo County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Kearney$314,389$264,4601.06%$3,337
Gibbon$239,607$189,2681.20%$2,903
Ravenna$157,552$127,7700.94%$1,496
Elm Creek$213,832$189,9381.20%$2,663
Shelton$214,102$167,3251.27%$2,627
Pleasanton$307,907$243,7551.10%$3,379
Amherst$298,590$221,6150.76%$2,412
Riverdale$313,333$241,5350.79%$2,604
Miller$126,608$88,8100.96%$1,224
Odessa$193,552$151,0150.89%$1,561
FAQ

Buffalo County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Buffalo County?

Use the official Buffalo County Assessor Office for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Buffalo County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Nebraska Taxes Online - Buffalo County for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Buffalo County?

Use the official Buffalo County Register of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Buffalo County?

Use the official Buffalo County GIS Portal for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Buffalo County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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