In Nebraska, a homestead exemption is available to the following groups of persons: Persons age 65+ Have an income below $51,301 for an individual or $60,901 in combined income for a couple. Qualified disabled individuals. Qualified disabled veterans and their widow(er)s. Own and live in your home.
#1 - Individuals who are 65 years of age or older berfore January 1, 2024. #2 - Veterans who served on active duty during a recognized war of the U.S. and who are totally disabled by a nonservice-connected accident or illness. #3 - Qualified disabled individuals on or before January 1, 2024.
You qualify for this 100% homestead exemption if you meet these requirements: You own a home and occupy it as your residence homestead. You are receiving 100% disability compensation from the US Department of Veterans Affairs for a service-connected disability.
Yes. A disabled veteran with a service-connected disability awarded 100 percent disability compensation and a disability rating of 100 percent (or determination of individual unemployability) is eligible for this exemption.
Nebraska Wartime Veteran and Surviving Spouse Homestead Property Tax Exemptions: The Nebraska Homestead Exemption Program offers a full or partial property tax exemption for eligible Veterans and Surviving Spouses on their homestead and one acre of land.
The State of Nebraska offers both income and property tax benefits to qualifying veterans. These programs have more information on eligibility for each benefit.