Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)
Reduction or elimination of property taxes on a veteran's homestead based on disability category.
State BenefitNebraskaTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against revenue.nebraska.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Nebraska
- Who it's for
- Veterans, Survivors
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Varies by category; potentially thousands per year
- Where it applies
- Nebraska
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)?
Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans) is a Nebraska tax benefits benefit for veterans, survivors. Reduction or elimination of property taxes on a veteran's homestead based on disability category. The listed value is Varies by category; potentially thousands per year.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Survivors
- Available to any veteran
- Nebraska residency
Who is eligible
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 (or spouse who remarried after age 57) drawing VA compensation due to marriage to a deceased Category 4V veteran, the death of a veteran from a service-connected disability, or the service-connected death of an active-duty servicemember. 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: Veteran drawing VA compensation for a 100% service-connected TEMPORARY disability (rating effective on or before January 1 of the application year), or the unremarried surviving spouse. No income limit, no value limit. 100% exemption.
- Categories 1, 2, 3, 6: Category 1 is age 65 and older; Category 2 is wartime veterans totally disabled by a non-service-connected accident or illness; Category 3 is persons with disabilities; Category 6 is persons with developmental disabilities. Income limits (sliding scale) and homestead value limits apply.
What Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans) covers
Residency
Must own and occupy the homestead from January 1 through August 15 of the tax year.
How to apply for Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)
Application window
February 2 through June 30 each year.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- revenue.nebraska.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)
Who qualifies for Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)?
Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans) is for Veterans, Survivors; available to any veteran; nebraska residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans) worth?
The listed value is Varies by category; potentially thousands per year. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Homestead Property Tax Exemption (Disabled Veterans)?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.