Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)
Reduction or elimination of property taxes on a veteran's homestead based on disability category.
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About this benefit
Eligibility categories
- Category 4V: Veteran receiving VA compensation for 100% service-connected permanent and total disability, or individually unemployable paid at 100%. No income limit, no homestead value limit. 100% exemption.
- Category 4S: Unremarried surviving spouse of a Category 4V veteran. No income limit, no value limit. 100% exemption.
- Category 5: Veteran (paraplegic or multiple amputations) whose home was substantially contributed to by the VA. No income limit, no value limit. 100% exemption.
- Category 7: Unremarried surviving spouse of veteran who died during active service or from service-connected condition. No income limit, no value limit. 100% exemption.
- Categories 1, 2, 3, 6: Veteran totally disabled (service or nonservice-connected). Income limits apply on a sliding scale.
Residency
Must own and occupy the homestead from January 1 through August 15 of the tax year.
Application window
February 2 through June 30 each year.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-05 against revenue.nebraska.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Nebraska state agency before applying.
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