Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Nebraska homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Homestead Exemption
Nebraska Department of Revenue
SeniorsDisabilityVeteransIncome-based
What it does
Relief from property taxes on a homestead for qualifying owners.
Who qualifies
Owners 65 or older, certain disabled individuals, and certain disabled veterans, within income limits.
How to apply
File Form 458 with your county assessor between February 2 and June 30.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. File Form 458 with your county assessor between February 2 and June 30.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File between February 2 and June 30 and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.