Nebraska Homestead Exemption. Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, Form 458.Qualified owner-occupants age 65 and over as of January 1 of application year. 2. Please call their office at 402-593-2203 to request a letter for the Homestead Exemption. If you have not yet filed your 2024 Nebraska Homestead Exemption Application, you may still be eligible to apply for a property tax exemption. I also declare that I am entitled to the Nebraska homestead exemption and have not applied for a homestead exemption elsewhere in the state. Applicants must also submit a resume and cover letter. 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. Douglas County has additional exemptions for 62 years of age or older, disabled veterans or their surviving spouses, and totally disabled homeowners. The Nebraska Homestead Exemption program is a property tax relief program that reduces all or a portion of taxes for homeowners in Nebraska who occupy a home.