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.
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.
Any qualifying disabled veteran may be granted an exemption of up to $109,986 ing to an index rate set by the United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The amount is set per 38 U.S.C. 2102. The value of the property in excess of this exemption remains taxable.
In order to qualify for a homestead exemption, the applicant's name must appear on the deed to the property and they must own, occupy and claim the property as their legal residence on January 1 to be eligible for any exemption for that tax year.
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.
The State of Nebraska offers both income and property tax benefits to qualifying veterans. These programs have more information on eligibility for each benefit.