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NE LB826

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barry DeKay

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exception allowing veterans to file late homestead exemption applications if their disability status certification from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs was received after the June 30 deadline

  • Late applications for delayed VA certification must be filed by June 30 of the year when property taxes for that year become delinquent, and must include documentation showing the VA certification was received after the original deadline

  • Amends Nebraska Revised Statutes sections 77-3512 and 77-3514.01 to incorporate the new late filing provision alongside existing exceptions for medical conditions and spousal death

  • County assessors must approve or reject late filings within 30 days, with rejected applicants able to appeal to the county board of equalization

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to late applications for homestead exemptions

Last Action

Speaker priority bill

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue1/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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