Homestead exemptions provide relief from property taxes by exempting all or a portion of the valuation of a home from taxation. The State of Nebraska reimburses the counties and governmental subdivisions for taxes lost due to homestead exemptions. The percentage of relief is based on the applicant’s income level and home valuation.
2025 Event Information
We will be offering Homestead Exemption application assistance at the following locations (see date and time information below):
Spanish translation services will be available at AARP on May 28, Digital Express, Goodwill South on May 22 and at No More Empty Pots. (Updated 5/12/25)
We will also be offering appointments at our office (900 S 74th Plaza, Suite 403) on Friday mornings (through the end of June) and Monday afternoons (April 14 through June 30) and will have limited appointments by phone.
Call 402-444-6617 or click here to request an appointment.
Who Can Qualify for Homestead Exemptions
- Persons who are age 65 or older before January 1
- Certain physically disabled individuals (mobility disabilities)
- Certain disabled veterans and their widows or widowers
- The home must be owned and occupied from January 1 through August 15.
Volunteers Assisting Seniors (VAS) assists with Homestead Exemption filing. Homestead applications must be filed with the county assessor after February 1, and on or before June 30 of each year. Current homestead recipients will receive an application by mail.
For questions about your homestead filing go to Douglas County Homestead Exemption
or call:
Douglas County – 402.444.7060 ext. #4
Cass County – 402.296.9310
Dodge County – 402.727.3911
Sarpy County – 402.593.2122
Washington County – 402.426.6800
