Nebraska Vehicle Sales Tax & Registration by County (2026)
Nebraska's motor-vehicle tax is by MSRP and age — uniform statewide. What varies by county is the local sales tax at purchase (usually 7.0%–7.5%) and city wheel taxes — Omaha and Lincoln both add one. Find your county below.
Local sales-tax rates verified July 2026 from the Nebraska DOR rate list. Rates follow your address, so figures below are for each county's primary city.
| County (city) | Combined sales tax | Tax on a $25,000 car | Wheel tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas (Omaha) | 7% | $1,750 | Yes |
| Lancaster (Lincoln) | 7.25% | $1,812 | Yes |
| Sarpy (Papillion) | 7.5% | $1,875 | — |
| Hall (Grand Island) | 7.5% | $1,875 | — |
| Buffalo (Kearney) | 7% | $1,750 | — |
| Scotts Bluff (Gering) | 7.5% | $1,875 | — |
| Dodge (Fremont) | 7% | $1,750 | — |
| Madison (Norfolk) | 7.5% | $1,875 | — |
| Lincoln (North Platte) | 7.5% | $1,875 | — |
| Platte (Columbus) | 7% | $1,750 | — |
| Gage (Beatrice) | 7.5% | $1,875 | — |
| Adams (Hastings) | 7% | $1,750 | — |
| Dawson (Lexington) | 7% | $1,750 | — |
| Cass (Plattsmouth) | 7% | $1,750 | — |
| Saunders (Wahoo) | 7.5% | $1,875 | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much is sales tax on a car in Nebraska?
5.5% state plus a local rate, so the combined total is usually 7.0% or 7.5% depending on your city (Lincoln is 7.25%). On a $25,000 car that's roughly $1,750–$1,875, collected once at the county treasurer when you title the vehicle.
What is the Nebraska motor-vehicle tax?
A yearly tax based on the car's original MSRP and its age (it phases out over 14 years), plus a small motor-vehicle fee. This part is set by state law and is the same in every county — it doesn't vary by where you live. What varies is the local sales tax and any city wheel tax.
Which Nebraska cities charge a wheel tax?
Omaha and Lincoln both do. Omaha's is about $50 per axle (roughly $100/year for a car); Lincoln's is $74/year for a passenger car. Some other cities have their own local motor-vehicle fees — check your city.
How much is vehicle registration in Nebraska?
The base registration fee is $15 statewide, plus the value-based motor-vehicle tax and fee and a few small statewide charges. The registration fee itself doesn't vary by county.