Sarpy County, Nebraska • 2026 Owner & Property Guide
Search Sarpy County Property by Owner, 9-Digit Parcel, Address, Value and Tax Record
Sarpy County Assessor Danny Pittman maintains the real-property assessment roll, parcel valuation records and property record files for Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Springfield and the rest of Sarpy County. The official Property Search connects parcel information with current owner and mailing data, legal description, property characteristics, recent deed recordings, tax-district codes and valuation history.
For a Sarpy County assessor property search by owner, begin with the County Property Search or GIS ownership layer, confirm the owner against the property address and 9-digit parcel number, then open Treasurer information for taxes. For legally recorded ownership, mortgages and liens, use Clerk/Register of Deeds Amber Houghtaling’s land-record system rather than relying only on the Assessor owner field.
Current owner, mailing address, parcel and property-record file
2026 preliminary values sent to about 75,000 owners
2025 taxes payable in 2026 now delinquent after August 1
New $3.32 documentary stamp rate effective July 18, 2026
County Assessor
Danny Pittman
Assessor Phone
402-593-2122
Treasurer
Jeff Mikesell
Parcel Number
9 digits
Reviewed
August 12, 2026
2026 Protest Season Is Closed and Both 2025 Tax Installments Are Now Delinquent if Unpaid
2026 valuation protest
Sarpy County’s normal Form 422 protest window ran June 1 through June 30, 2026. The Board’s 2026 final-determination meeting was held July 21.
2025 tax — first half
First installment had to be paid or postmarked by March 31, 2026 to avoid delinquency beginning April 1.
2025 tax — second half
Second installment had to be paid before August 1, 2026. As of August 12, an unpaid second half is delinquent.
Sarpy County charges 14% annual interest compounded daily from the applicable delinquency date. If your 2025 taxes remain unpaid, do not calculate a payoff from the original bill—open the live Treasurer account.
2026 values are not the same thing as taxes paid during 2026.
Nebraska taxes are levied in arrears. The bills being paid in 2026 are the 2025 property taxes. The 2026 assessment proceeds toward the next tax-roll cycle.
How to Search Sarpy County Property by Owner Name
Open Sarpy County Property Search.
Use the County’s official Property Search portal.
Search the owner or narrow the property another way.
If an owner-name result is too broad, use the street address, parcel number or GIS parcel location to isolate the property.
Confirm the current owner and mailing address.
Sarpy’s property record file includes both fields. Do not rely on a matching surname alone.
Copy the 9-digit parcel number.
Include any leading zeroes. This is the best identifier for tax, protest and property-record research.
Open Property Record File.
The County allows users to print a property record file and select historical assessment years.
Verify a recent ownership transfer with Register of Deeds.
A deed provides stronger legal transfer evidence than an assessment ownership field by itself.
Sarpy County says the property record file can contain current owner and mailing address, drawings/photos, legal description, recent deed recordings, tax district codes and other information used for valuation.
Owner-search tip:
trusts, LLCs, estates and married owners can be indexed differently from the name you expect. If a personal surname fails, search the address or GIS parcel first, then read the exact owner name from the property record.
The Cleanest Owner-to-Deed Research Order
1. Owner / Address
Begin with the name or physical property location.
2. 9-Digit Parcel
Copy the exact parcel number, including leading zeroes.
3. Property Record File
Review value, legal description, tax district, photos and recent deed reference.
4. Treasurer Tax Record
Confirm payment status, tax year and receipt.
5. Recorded Deed
Use Register of Deeds for the actual recorded transfer and related liens/mortgages.
Assessor vs Treasurer vs Clerk/Register of Deeds
Assessor — Danny Pittman
Market/actual value, property characteristics, owner/mailing record, exemptions, agricultural special valuation and assessment questions.
Treasurer — Jeff Mikesell
Tax bills, installments, online payments, receipts, delinquent balances, tax liens and public tax sale.
Clerk/Register — Amber Houghtaling
Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, document copies, grantor/grantee records and recording.
The Assessor does not set the final property-tax rate. Local taxing subdivisions adopt budgets/levies, while the Treasurer collects the resulting tax.
Sarpy County Property Search Navigation
What the Sarpy County Property Record File Shows
Current Owner
County assessment ownership record.
Mailing Address
Address used for assessment notices.
Drawings & Photos
Building sketches and available property imagery.
Legal Description
Parcel-description information used by the County.
Recent Deed Recordings
Useful link between assessment and recorded transfer history.
Tax District Codes
Helps explain which taxing entities apply.
Historical Years
Property Record File can be printed for available historical assessment years.
Valuation Reports
Residential property pages can provide neighborhood or market-area valuation reports.
Sarpy recommends that owners review the property record because incorrect underlying data can produce an incorrect valuation.
Use Sarpy GIS When an Owner Search Is Not Enough
Sarpy County GIS maintains public geospatial data for the County and the GIS Coalition, which includes Bellevue, Gretna, La Vista, Papillion, Springfield and the Papio-Missouri River NRD.
Parcel ownership
County GIS parcel layers expose owner information along with the parcel.
Subdivision / land section
Useful for lots, subdivisions and PLSS-based land research.
Value / address context
GIS parcel information can include site address, legal description, land value and total assessed value.
GIS parcel boundaries are useful for research but are not a professional boundary survey or a guarantee of legal title.
Sarpy County Mailed About 75,000 Preliminary Value Postcards in 2026
JAN 15
Preliminary values
2026 preliminary property valuations were posted online January 15.
FEB 27
Informal review
County asked owners to contact the Assessor by February 27 if the preliminary value did not reflect market value.
MAR 25
Abstract certification
Preliminary values remained subject to change before the Assessor certified the County Abstract.
JUN 1
Change notices
Owners of record as of May 20 received notice when 2026 value differed from 2025.
The January/February informal review was separate from the formal June valuation protest. Speaking with the Assessor early did not waive the right to file Form 422 during the June protest window.
Which Assessment Year Matches Which Tax Bill?
2025 Assessment / Tax Levy
The 2025 tax statement was mailed in mid-December 2025 and is paid during 2026.
2026 Assessment
The value reviewed and protested in 2026 moves through equalization and the tax-list process for the next payment cycle.
Closing in 2026
Sarpy notes that 2025 taxes are usually prorated between buyer and seller under the closing agreement rather than by the Treasurer.
A homeowner searching a “2026 property value” and a homeowner paying “2026 property tax” can be looking at two different stages of Nebraska’s property-tax cycle.
Why Sarpy County Properties Have Different Tax Rates
Tax rates come from the budget requirements of the taxing subdivisions serving each parcel. Sarpy publishes rate information by taxing entity and tax district rather than using one universal percentage for every owner.
County
County levy component.
City
Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, Springfield or another applicable municipality.
School District
Major property-tax component that differs by parcel location.
SID / Special District
Sanitary Improvement District and other local levies can materially change the total rate.
As of this August 12 update, Sarpy’s tax-rate page still prominently provides 2025 tax-rate sheets. Do not label an older published rate as the final 2026 rate unless the County has actually posted the new levy.
Check Sarpy County Tax Rates
Match the parcel’s actual tax-district codes to the applicable levy information.
Sarpy County Property Valuation Protest Process
Review the Property Record File first.
Look for wrong square footage, land data, condition, classification or other factual errors.
Compare market evidence.
Use relevant sales, appraisal reports and similar properties.
File Nebraska Form 422.
Sarpy accepted valuation protests June 1 through June 30, 2026.
Include the 9-digit parcel number on supporting documents.
Sarpy specifically instructs protesters to place the parcel number on submitted material.
Attend or waive the referee hearing.
Sarpy’s Board uses independent appraisal assistance during the protest-review process.
Review the Board’s final determination.
A qualifying further appeal can be taken to Nebraska’s Tax Equalization and Review Commission.
- Recent purchase contract
- Comparable sales
- Independent appraisal
- Incorrect square footage
- Condition or damage evidence
- Wrong land characteristics
- Incorrect classification
- Property record discrepancies
2026 status:
ordinary Form 422 protests received before June 1 or postmarked after June 30 could not be accepted as timely. The Board’s published 2026 final-determination meeting was July 21.
Review Sarpy Protest Instructions
Use this page for current Board determinations and the next-level TERC appeal route.
2026 Sarpy County Homestead Exemption
Age 65+
One major eligibility category for Nebraska Homestead relief.
Qualified Disability
Certain qualifying disabled homeowners can receive relief.
Disabled Veterans
Nebraska provides separate veteran categories, including certain 100% disabled veterans.
Other statutory categories
Certain surviving spouses, VA-supported homes and persons with developmental disabilities can qualify under program rules.
The ordinary 2026 Sarpy Homestead filing deadline was June 30, 2026. Most qualifying categories file Form 458 annually, with income and residence-value requirements applying to some categories.
Sarpy mailed pre-filled applications in February to many prior recipients. New applicants could obtain forms from the Assessor or Nebraska Department of Revenue.
Review Sarpy Homestead Rules
Check the correct eligibility category, annual filing requirement and supporting documents.
Important Homestead Changes for Disabled Veterans
One-time filing change
Effective July 18, 2026, qualifying 100% permanently disabled veterans generally will not have to reapply every year unless their status changes.
Late VA certification
Nebraska enacted a late-application route when a veteran’s required VA certification is provided after the June 30 filing deadline.
Trust documentation
2026 legislation explicitly permits a certificate of trust to help demonstrate qualifying ownership for Homestead purposes.
Why this matters now:
although the ordinary June 30 application deadline has passed, a veteran receiving qualifying VA certification after June 30 should not automatically assume all 2026 relief options are closed.
Review 2026 Nebraska Property-Tax Law Changes
See the new veteran, Homestead and property-assessment provisions before deciding that a late filing is impossible.
Search, Pay and Print Sarpy County Property Tax Receipts
Open the Sarpy tax/property system.
Use Sarpy County Property Tax Search.
Enter the 9-digit parcel number or property address.
Sarpy recommends the parcel number as the strongest identifier.
Open parcel details.
Scroll to Treasurer Tax Statement information.
Review the correct tax year.
Remember that 2025 taxes are the installments paid during 2026.
Choose a payment method.
Check current processing fees before submitting.
Print the receipt after payment clears.
Nebraska no longer requires Sarpy County to mail receipts automatically.
Online eCheck
Current fee: $3.00.
Online debit / credit
Current fee: 2.5%.
In-person debit
Current listed fee: $2.95.
In-person credit
Current listed fee: 2.5%.
Online payment is not final until the payment clears the bank.
What Happens If 2025 Sarpy Property Taxes Were Not Paid?
April 1, 2026
First-half tax became delinquent if it was not paid or postmarked by March 31.
August 1, 2026
Second-half tax became delinquent if unpaid before August 1.
14% annual interest
Sarpy says interest accrues from the delinquency date and is compounded daily.
Limited partial payments
Once delinquent, Sarpy accepts payments in minimum one-half-year increments plus accrued interest rather than arbitrary small partial payments.
“Please confirm the complete payoff for Sarpy parcel __________ through __________, including 2025 base tax, daily accrued interest, fees and whether the parcel is scheduled for a future tax sale.”
If taxes are escrowed, Sarpy still advises property owners to verify that the mortgage company or lender actually paid the bill.
Sarpy County Tax Sale Timeline
March 2, 2026 sale
Sarpy’s 2026 public tax sale occurred March 2 at the County Boardroom.
Tax certificate
The Treasurer’s process sells a tax-sale certificate/lien interest; it should not be confused with a conventional real-estate purchase.
Unpaid 2025 real property tax
Sarpy says unpaid 2025 real property taxes will be offered at public tax sale on March 1, 2027 under the current schedule.
Serious delinquency can eventually put ownership at risk. Owners with unpaid taxes should obtain a live payoff before the next tax-sale cycle rather than relying on a saved tax statement.
Review Sarpy Tax Sale Information
Check current public-sale rules, published delinquent lists and participation fees.
Search Sarpy County Deeds, Mortgages and Liens
The Register of Deeds records and preserves Sarpy County real-estate instruments, including deeds, mortgages, liens and other document types. Real-estate filing services are now at the 1102 Building rather than the Golden Gate courthouse counter used for many Clerk services.
Start with the Assessor owner and parcel number.
Copy the exact current owner spelling and legal-description clues.
Open the new Sarpy Register of Deeds search.
Use Sarpy County Clerk/Register of Deeds Public Search.
Search recorded ownership.
Use grantor/grantee names and the parcel/legal information when available.
Check mortgages, liens and releases.
Do not assume the newest deed is the only document affecting title.
Use historical search when older records are needed.
Sarpy maintains a separate historical system with grantor/grantee, subdivision, land and address searches.
Recording — first page
$10.
Each additional page
$6.
Certified copies
$1.50 per page.
New search card processing
Current Tyler public-search page lists a 2.49% credit-card service charge on document fees.
Sarpy Deed Documentary Stamp Tax Increased to $3.32 per $1,000
Nebraska LB 1067 increased the documentary stamp tax rate from $2.32 to $3.32 per $1,000 or fraction thereof, effective July 18, 2026. Sarpy County has placed this change prominently on its Register of Deeds page.
Old rate
$2.32 per $1,000 after the September 2025 increase.
Current rate
$3.32 per $1,000 effective July 18, 2026.
Temporary increase
Nebraska’s 2026 law states the increase remains in effect until January 1, 2032.
The additional $1 is directed to Nebraska rural and middle-income workforce-housing funds.
If you bookmarked an older Sarpy recording-fee page or calculator, make sure it reflects the post-July 18, 2026 rate before preparing a deed payment.
Sarpy County Buyer’s Property Record Checklist
| Check | Why it matters | Official route |
|---|---|---|
| Current owner | Identifies the Assessor owner record. | Property Search |
| 9-digit parcel | Strongest identifier across tax and protest systems. | Assessor / Treasurer |
| 2026 assessed value | Current assessment year was finalized after the 2026 review/protest cycle. | Assessor |
| 2025 tax balance | This is the tax payable during 2026. | Treasurer |
| Delinquent interest | Both 2025 installments can now be delinquent if unpaid. | Treasurer |
| Tax district codes | School, city, SID and other levies differ by parcel. | Property Record File |
| Property characteristics | Wrong building data can affect valuation. | Assessor |
| Recorded deed | Confirms legal conveyance beyond the assessment owner field. | Register of Deeds |
| Mortgages / liens | Can affect closing and title. | Register / title company |
| GIS parcel | Useful for location, neighboring parcels and subdivision context. | GIS |
| Homestead status | Seller relief may not continue after ownership changes. | Assessor |
| Tax sale status | Long-standing delinquency can create a tax lien/certificate process. | Treasurer |
“I am researching Sarpy parcel __________ / owner __________ before closing. Please confirm the current owner record, 2026 assessment, 2025 tax payoff, tax district, Homestead status and whether any recent deed or parcel change is still being processed.”
Sarpy Owner Search Problems and Fast Fixes
| Problem | Fast fix | Best source |
|---|---|---|
| Owner name returns many parcels | Match mailing address, property address and 9-digit parcel before opening details. | Property Search |
| Owner name not found | Search the address or GIS parcel, then read the exact indexed owner name. | Assessor / GIS |
| LLC or trust owns property | Try the exact entity/trust name shown on the deed or property record. | Assessor / Register |
| Need legal proof of ownership | Search the actual deed rather than relying only on the Assessor owner field. | Register of Deeds |
| Need tax receipt | Search the parcel/address, open Treasurer Tax Statement and choose the paid tax year. | Treasurer |
| Tax amount suddenly higher | Compare value, tax district, levy, credits and delinquent interest separately. | Assessor + Treasurer |
| Need to protest 2026 value now | Ordinary June 1–30 Form 422 filing period has passed; review Board determination/TERC rights if you timely protested. | County Clerk / BOE |
| Missed June 30 Homestead deadline | Ordinary filing is closed, but qualifying veterans with late VA certification should ask about the new late-application rule. | Assessor |
| Need parcel boundaries | Use GIS for context, but a professional survey for exact legal boundary questions. | GIS / Surveyor |
| Recording deed after July 18, 2026 | Use the new $3.32 documentary stamp rate rather than the old $2.32 rate. | Register of Deeds |
Sarpy County Property Offices
Assessor — Danny Pittman
Sarpy County 1102 Building
1102 E. 1st Street, Suite 2
Papillion, NE 68046-2894
402-593-2122
Fax: 402-593-5911
Mon–Fri 8:00–4:45
1102 E. 1st Street, Suite 2
Papillion, NE 68046-2894
402-593-2122
Fax: 402-593-5911
Mon–Fri 8:00–4:45
Treasurer — Jeff Mikesell
Sarpy County 1102 Building
1102 E. 1st Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Property Tax: 402-593-2143
Mon–Fri 8:00–4:45
1102 E. 1st Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Property Tax: 402-593-2143
Mon–Fri 8:00–4:45
Clerk / Register — Amber Houghtaling
Real Estate Filings:
1102 E. 1st Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Register: 402-593-2183
Mon–Fri 8:00–4:45
1102 E. 1st Street
Papillion, NE 68046
Register: 402-593-2183
Mon–Fri 8:00–4:45
Board of Equalization / Clerk
Courthouse Campus
1210 Golden Gate Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
Form 422 help: 402-593-4321
1210 Golden Gate Drive
Papillion, NE 68046
Form 422 help: 402-593-4321
Sarpy County Property Action Center
Sarpy County Assessor Property Search by Owner FAQs
1. How do I search Sarpy County property by owner?
Start with Sarpy County Property Search and look up the owner/property record. If the owner name is broad or does not match, search by address, 9-digit parcel number or GIS parcel location. Once the parcel is open, the Property Record File can show current owner and mailing address, legal description, recent deed recordings, tax district codes and valuation information.
2. Who is the Sarpy County Assessor in 2026?
Danny Pittman is the elected Sarpy County Assessor. The Assessor’s Office is in the Sarpy County 1102 Building at 1102 E. 1st Street, Suite 2, Papillion, Nebraska. The main phone number is 402-593-2122.
3. What information is in a Sarpy County Property Record File?
The County says the property record file can include the current owner and mailing address, drawings and photos, legal description, recent deed recordings, tax district codes and other information relevant to valuation. Property owners can print the file online and select available historical years.
4. What is the Sarpy County parcel number format?
Sarpy uses a 9-digit parcel number for key property-tax and protest functions. Include any leading zeroes when searching or entering the parcel number into the Board of Equalization lookup.
5. What was the Sarpy County 2026 property valuation protest deadline?
The normal 2026 protest filing period was June 1 through June 30. Sarpy required Form 422 to be filed with the County Clerk online, in person or by timely mail. The County’s published 2026 final-determination meeting was July 21.
6. When were Sarpy County 2025 property taxes due in 2026?
The first half had to be paid or postmarked by March 31, 2026 to avoid delinquency beginning April 1. The second half had to be paid before August 1, 2026. Unpaid amounts accrue 14% annual interest compounded daily from the applicable delinquency date.
7. What is the Sarpy County Homestead Exemption deadline?
The normal 2026 Nebraska Homestead Exemption deadline was June 30. Many categories require annual Form 458 filing and some have income and residence-value limits. New 2026 laws provide special treatment for certain disabled veterans, including a late-application route when qualifying VA certification is issued after June 30.
8. Where do I search Sarpy County deeds and liens?
Use the Sarpy County Clerk/Register of Deeds public-search system. The Register records and preserves deeds, mortgages, liens and other real-estate documents. Sarpy also maintains a historical search system for older grantor/grantee, subdivision and land records.
9. What is the current Nebraska documentary stamp tax in Sarpy County?
Effective July 18, 2026, Nebraska increased the documentary stamp tax from $2.32 to $3.32 per $1,000 or fraction thereof. Sarpy County has posted the new rate on its Register of Deeds page.
10. When will unpaid 2025 Sarpy real estate taxes go to tax sale?
Sarpy County’s current Real Estate Taxes page says unpaid 2025 real-property taxes will be offered at public tax sale on March 1, 2027. Owners should obtain a current payoff from the Treasurer because interest and fees continue to change before the sale.
Official Sarpy County and Nebraska Sources
Sarpy County Assessor
Danny Pittman, assessment responsibilities, office contact and Property Search.
2026 Preliminary Valuations
January 15 posting, approximately 75,000 postcards and informal-review timing.
2026 Form 422 Protest
June 1–30 filing rules, referee process and Board final determination.
Homestead Exemption
2026 categories, filing requirements and June 30 deadline.
Real Estate Taxes
Tax cycle, delinquency dates, 14% interest and payment fees.
Tax Sale
Sarpy public tax-sale process and current sale information.
Sarpy GIS
Official parcel and geospatial mapping resources.
Register of Deeds
Amber Houghtaling, land records, new public-search system and 2026 doc-stamp announcement.
2026 Nebraska Changes
Veteran Homestead, documentary stamp and upcoming property-notice changes.
Verified for this August 12, 2026 update:
Assessor Danny Pittman; Treasurer Jeff Mikesell; Clerk/Register of Deeds Amber Houghtaling; 1102 Building property-office locations; 9-digit parcel identifier; Property Record File contents; GIS ownership layer; approximately 75,000 preliminary valuation postcards; January 15 preliminary-value posting; February 27 informal-review target; March 25 abstract certification; June 1 valuation-change notices; June 1–30 Form 422 protest period; July 21 Board final determination; June 30 Homestead deadline; new disabled-veteran late-filing rules; April 1/August 1 delinquency dates; 14% annual delinquent interest; current online payment fees; March 2, 2026 tax sale; March 1, 2027 scheduled sale for unpaid 2025 real-property tax; Register recording/copy fees; and the July 18, 2026 documentary stamp increase to $3.32.
CountyPropertyAppraiser.org is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Sarpy County, the Sarpy County Assessor, Treasurer, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Board of Equalization, Nebraska Department of Revenue, Tyler Technologies or any county GIS/payment provider.
Owner records, valuations, tax rates, Homestead eligibility, protest rights, delinquent balances, processing fees, tax-sale status and recording fees can change. Verify parcel-specific and deadline-sensitive information with the responsible government office before paying tax, protesting value, buying property or recording an instrument.
Last reviewed: August 12, 2026.
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