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Sarpy County Board of Equalization denies tax-exemption for Eastern Nebraska property; legal counsel says state law prevents proration
Summary
The Board of Equalization voted Nov. 25 to deny tax-exemption claims for property tied to Eastern Nebraska, following the county assessor's recommendation. County legal counsel told commissioners state law does not allow prorating taxes after an exemption is removed; staff offered to draft legislative language.
The Sarpy County Board of Equalization voted Nov. 25 to deny tax-exemption claims on parcels tied to Eastern Nebraska, following a recommendation from County Assessor Dan Pittman.
At a public hearing, county legal counsel told the board that a permissive exemption may be reviewed at any time before the levy date and, if removed, the property’s valuation "back dates to January 1," exposing the new owner to a…
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