Homestead Exemptions
Phone: (402) 444-7060
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 government subdivisions for taxes lost due to homestead exemptions. The percentage of relief is based on the applicant's income level and home valuation.
Who Can Qualify For Homestead Exemptions
Persons who are age 65 or older before January 1, certain disabled individuals, and certain disabled veterans and their widows or widowers may qualify for an exemption. The home must be owned and occupied from January 1 through August 15.
How to Apply For Homestead Exemptions
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.
New applicants have two ways they can get a Homestead Exemption application in Douglas County. They may stop in at the Douglas County Assessor's Office, located in the Omaha/Douglas Civic Center, 1819 Farnam Street, Suite H04, Omaha, NE 68183. Or they can call the office at 444-7060 and an application will be mailed.
In addition to filing by mail or in person at the Assessor's Office, remote sites are scheduled throughout the county at a variety of locations during the filing period. Volunteers working at these Assessor help sites will assist applicants with their forms.
Important Information When Filing:
When you file for a Homestead Exemption, you will need the following information:
Income
- Federal Income Tax return (if filed, Form 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ, telefile worksheet)
- Social Security (Form SSA-1099)
- Pension and annuities (Form 1099-R)
- Interest and dividends (Form 1099-INT, Form 1099-DIV, Form 1099-OID)
- Railroad retirement (Tier I - RRB-1099 and Tier II - RRB-1099-R)
- IRA distributions (Form 1099-R)
Deductible Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses
- Medicare insurance premiums
- Medicare prescription drug plan premiums
- Supplemental health insurance premiums
- Cancer insurance policy premiums
- Nursing home insurance policy premiums
- Payments to hospitals or licensed nursing care facilities
- Payments to doctors, dentists, osteopaths, nurses, chiropractors, and other licensed medical practitioners
- Payments for purchased medical equipment, crutches, hearing aids, eyeglasses, contact lenses, dentures, etc.
- Prescription drug expenses (call your pharmacy for a total)
2008 Homestead Exemption Assistance Sites
These sites are open ONLY during the days and hours listed. Persons are discouraged from arriving early.
| Site Name | Address | Date and Time Open |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn Fraternal Eagles | 302 East Douglas St., Elkhorn | March 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| DAV | 4515 F St, Omaha | March 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Greater Omaha Community Action | 2406 Fowler Ave, Omaha | April 3, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
| Abrahams Library | 5111 N 90 St, Omaha | April 8, 10:30 am � 12:30pm |
| Holy Name Church * | 2909 Fontenelle Blvd, Omaha | April 17, 9:00am � 11:00am |
| Corrigan Senior Center | 3819 X St, Omaha | April 18, 9:00am � 11:00am |
| Christ Child Center | 1248 S 10 St, Omaha | April 25, 10:00am � 12:00am |
| Abrahams Library | 5111 N 90 St, Omaha | April 29, 10:30am � 12:30pm |
| Millard Library | 13214 Westwood La, Omaha | May 2, 10:30am � 12:30pm |
| DAV | 4515 F St, Omaha | May 5, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
| Center Mall | 1941 S. 42 St., 5TH Floor, Omaha | May 6, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
| Florence Library | 2902 Bondeson St, Omaha | May 12, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
| Holy Name Church * | 2909 Fontenelle Blvd, Omaha | May 15, 9:00am � 11:00am |
| Tangier Shrine ** | 2823 S 84th St, Omaha | May 20, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | 5005 S. 23rd Street, Omaha | May 27, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
| Christ Child Center | 2111 Emmet St, Omaha | June 3, 10:00am � 12:00am |
| Ralston House | 7301 Q St, Ralston | June 5, 10:00am � 12:00 pm |
| DAV | 4515 F St, Omaha | June 9, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
| Holy Name Church * | 2909 Fontenelle Blvd, Omaha | June 12, 9:00am � 11:00am |
| Center Mall | 1941 S. 42 St., 5TH Floor, Omaha | June 17, 10:00am � 12:00pm |
* Holy Name Church � Handicap parking on the south side of building. All other parking on north side.
** Tangier Shrine Center � Park and enter on the east side of the building.
Please bring your application and the following income and expense information. IF YOU DO NOT BRING IN YOUR INCOME AND OUT OF POCKET MEDICAL EXPENSE INFORMATION, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU FILL OUT THE EXEMPTION FORM.
The Homestead Questions Help Line (402) 597-6659 will begin accepting calls after February 18, 2008.
Please remember that your 2008 application will be for taxes payable in 2009. You will still be responsible for taxes payable in 2008.