Homestead Exemptions
Please call the Homestead Questions Help Line at (402) 597-6659 with any questions OR if you need an application or further assistance please call our office at (402) 444-7060.
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 at 11422 Miracle Hills Drive #110, Omaha ,Ne 68154 (see home page for Map and Directions). Or they can call the office at (402)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)
2009 HOMESTEAD ASSISTANCE LOCATIONS
Homestead Questions Help Line (402) 597-6659
Volunteers will be at the following locations to help you complete your Homestead Exemption application. These sites are open ONLY during the days and hours listed. Persons are discouraged from arriving early.
DAV |
Tangier Shrine |
Abrahams Library |
Benson Baptist Church |
Christ Child Center |
Holy Name Church |
GOCA |
Florence Library |
Immanuel Lutheran Church |
Our Lady of Guadalupe |
Corrigan Senior Center |
Christ Child Center |
IBEW |
Ralston House |
Millard Library |
DAV |
| Abrahams Library 5111 N 90 April 30 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
AARP |
DAV |
Elkhorn Fraternal Eagles |
Please bring your application and the following income and expense information:
Federal Income Tax Return (if filed, Form 1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ, Telefile Worksheets), Social Security (Form SSA-1099), Pension and Annuities (Form 1099-R), and other income documents. Also bring documentation of deductible out-of-pocket medical expenses including Medicare and supplemental health insurance premiums, payments to doctors and other licensed medical practitioners, medical equipment purchases, prescription drugs, and etc.
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.
Applications are due June 30, 2009. Married applicants must report income for both spouses. Additional owner/occupants must each file a separate income statement. Income eligibility table is located at the bottom of the pink sheet of Form 458. Remember to keep the pink copy from the application and the yellow copy from the income statement for your records.
Please remember that your 2009 application will be for taxes payable in 2010. You will still be responsible for taxes over and above your homestead exemption amount if granted.
* 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