Homestead Exemptions

NOTICE: Homestead Applications are accepted year-round, however, filing deadline for current year is April 1

Applicant must own & reside in house as of January 1st in order to qualify for current year
Homeowner must file an application with the Douglas County Tax Commissioner's office on or before April 1st (may apply online or in person)
Must provide proof of residency at homestead address (State issued I.D or Driver's license and motor vehicle registration with homestead address); other forms of identification may be accepted - please contact office

Standard Homestead Exemption
62 year old Senior: Must be 62 or older as of January 1st
65 year old Senior: Must be 65 or older as of January 1st
65 year old Senior (Fixed Income): Same as above; must meet income requirements to qualify
Disability: Must provide two forms of proof permanently disabled or likely to be permanent and unable to be gainfully employed as of January 1st; must provide letter from Social Security Administration stating receiving unemployment benefits and the completed Doctor's Certificate
- OR- two certificates from two different doctors
Disabled Veteran: Must provide statement from VA receiving service-connected disability benefits paid at 100% as of January 1st (see sample letter)
Surviving Spouse (Armed Forces killed in action or Police Office/Firefighter killed in the line of duty)