Property Tax-Aide features the Homestead Exemption for Senior Citizens (Circuit Breaker) in Nebraska. Exemptions are also available using the same application form for veterans, disabled individuals and veterans, including paraplegic or multiple amputee veterans, and those with developmental disabilities.
If you own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on January 1, you may apply for an exemption of $7,000 off your assessed value for an annual savings of approximately $70 on your property taxes. New property owners will automatically receive an exemption application.
Homestead Exemptions Persons over age 65 (must be 65 before January 1 of the application year); Veterans totally disabled by a nonservice-connected accident or illness; Qualified disabled individuals;
#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.
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.
All property in the State of Nebraska is subject to property tax, unless an exemption is mandated or permitted by the Nebraska Constitution or by legislation. Government-owned property used for a public purpose is exempt. If the government-owned property is not used for public purpose, it may be considered taxable.
Contact your county assessor for assistance. For more information contact your local county assessor's office, or see revenue.nebraska/PAD, or call 888-475-5101. Instructions for Previous Filers Carefully review any preprinted information to ensure it is complete and correct.
The State of Nebraska offers both income and property tax benefits to qualifying veterans. These programs have more information on eligibility for each benefit.
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.