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.
If you purchased property that is your permanent residence in calendar year 2024 (or before), you may file for the 2025 Homestead Exemption through March 1, 2025. This exemption will be reflected on your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes we send out in mid-August 2025.
Exemption, Form 458B (available from the county assessor), is required. The Nebraska Schedule I – Income Statement must be filed each year.
New applicants may download an application from the left side of this page; stop by the Douglas County Assessor/Register of Deeds office, 1819 Farnam St., 4th floor, and pick up an application; or call the office at 402-444-7060, option 4, and request an application by mail.
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.
The following states offer partial exemption on property taxes for seniors and people over 65. Hawaii. In Hawaii, if you're 65 or older, you could knock $160,000 off your home's assessed value, reducing your property tax liability. Louisiana. Alaska. New York. Washington. Mississippi. Florida. South Dakota.
The Nebraska homestead exemption program is a property tax relief program for six categories of homeowners: 1. Persons over age 65 (see page 8); 2. Veterans totally disabled by a nonservice-connected accident or illness (see page 8); 3.
#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.
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 purchased property that is your permanent residence in calendar year 2024 (or before), you may file for the 2025 Homestead Exemption through March 1, 2025. This exemption will be reflected on your Notice of Proposed Property Taxes we send out in mid-August 2025.