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 Nebraska Homestead Exemption program offers vital property tax relief for homeowners in Nebraska who occupy their primary residence from January 1 through August 15. If you qualify, you may be eligible for a reduction in your property taxes.
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.
Filing an Application Annual Form 458 Required?Annual Schedule I Required? 1. 65 & Older Yes Yes 2. Nonservice-connected Disabled Veterans Yes Yes 3. Persons with Disabilities Yes Yes 4V. 100% Permanently Disabled Veterans Required with first application and in years ending in 0 or 5 No4 more rows
You must file the application (Form 458) with the county assessor's office where the original home resides between February 2 to June 30. You will then file a Form 458T - Transfer of Homestead Exemption on or before August 15 with the county assessor's office where the new home resides.
Form 458, Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application. Form 458, Schedule I - Income Statement and Instructions. Form 458B, Certification of Disability for Homestead Exemption. Form 458T, Application for Transfer. Form 458L, Physician's Certification for Late Homestead Exemption Filing.
The Nebraska homestead exemption is a program that lowers the overall property tax for homeowners who meet various criteria. To be eligible, seniors must be age 65 or older with an annual household income below $51,301 for single people or $60,901 for married people.
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.
Personal property except wages; debtors; claim of exemption; procedure; adjustment by Department of Revenue. (1) Each natural person residing in this state shall have exempt from forced sale on execution the sum of five thousand dollars in personal property, except wages.
A homestead exemption protects $400,000 equity in a person's dwelling from attachment, execution and forced sale. A homestead means a dwelling in which a person resides.