Collected and spent
In 2022, Lincoln spent about $405.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$405.8M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.55 per $100 of value
Source · Nebraska Department of Revenue — Property Assessment Division, City of Lincoln 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
City of Lincoln 2024 property tax — city levy modeled at 5.5 mills/$1,000 AV. Verify at Lancaster County AssessorWhere it goes
Nine service lines.
Public works
$158.8M
Police
$53.8M
Parks and recreation
$45.8M
General government
$39.2M
Fire
$34.4M
Health and human services
$31.5M
Other
$22.1M
Library
$15.3M
Debt service · past obligation
$5.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
Not on file yet.
When decisions happen
Not on file yet.
How to reach it
Not on file yet.
Also on this tax bill
A Lincoln address pays these governments too.
On every bill in Lincoln
Sources
What it is
Nebraska Department of Revenue — Property Assessment Division, City of Lincoln 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
City of Lincoln 2024 property tax — city levy modeled at 5.5 mills/$1,000 AV. Verify at Lancaster County AssessorSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Nebraska Department of Revenue — Property Assessment Division, City of Lincoln 2024 property tax. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
City of Lincoln 2024 property tax — city levy modeled at 5.5 mills/$1,000 AV. Verify at Lancaster County AssessorTo act on what you have read
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