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.
Who Must File. This Form 458 Schedule I must be filed by persons applying for a homestead exemption, who are not filing as a veteran drawing compensation from the Department of Veteran's Affairs (DVA) or as a paraplegic veteran or multiple amputee whose home was substantially contributed to by the DVA.
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.
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.
There are no income and homestead value limits for categories 4V, 4S, 5, and 7. The State of Nebraska reimburses counties and other governmental subdivisions for the loss in tax revenue because of approved homestead exemptions.
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.
Exemption, Form 458B (available from the county assessor), is required. The Nebraska Schedule I – Income Statement must be filed each year.