Protest Your Property Valuation
With the super-hot home market, it is likely you are seeing an increase in your mortgage payments because the value of your home has increased. Why? Higher valuation of your property changes the amount of property taxes you owe, increasing your mortgage payment. However, you can do something about it. You can protest your valuation June 1–30.
PROTEST TIP: Did you know you can submit photos of your home when protesting your valuation? Take plenty of photos of your old kitchen and the dated bathroom that needs remodeling. These photos could help prove the value of your home and lower your property taxes.
Protest your valuation:
Douglas County protests can be filed June 1–30.
You can file your protest online, mail it or drop it off to the Douglas County Board of Equalization | 1819 Farnam Street | Omaha, NE 68183
Submit your protest as soon as possible.
All protests must be received by June 30 (6 p.m. in person, 11:59 p.m. online). If you are mailing your protest form, it must be postmarked by June 30.
Questions?
Contact the Douglas County Board of Equalization at (402) 444-6510 or countyclerk@douglascounty-ne.gov
Additional Resources:
8 Steps to Appeal Your Property Tax Bill
Nebraska Real Property Valuation Protest Info Guide
National Taxpayers Union Foundation Homeowner’s Checklist
