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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.