Homestead exemption provides relief from property taxes by exempting all or a portion of the taxable value of the residence.
Who is eligible?
-Persons over the age of 65 with qualifying income
-Qualified disabled individuals
-Qualified totally disabled veterans and their widows/ers
As in, any program, there are requirements. Should you fall into any of these categories and would like to reduce your property taxes please go to:
https://www.lincolninst.edu/sites/default/files/gwipp/upload/sources/Nebraska/2013/NE_Homestead_Exemption_by_Dept_of_Revenue_docpub_Jan_2013.pdf
On this site, you will find qualifying income tables along with specific requirements. You may also go directly to county assessor site to find out more. http://www.dcassessor.org/valuation-lookup