Nebraska Homestead Exemption. Nebraska Homestead Helpline: (888) 475 - 5101.Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458. The Nebraska homestead exemption is a tax relief program that takes some of the cost of property taxes off of certain homeowners. I also declare that I am entitled to the Nebraska homestead exemption and have not applied for a homestead exemption elsewhere in the state. 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. If you have not yet filed your 2024 Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, you may still be eligible to apply for a property tax exemption. It's referred to as head of household exemption. How your property taxes compare. See how your property tax rates compare to the top 50 metropolitan areas in the United States.