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Homestead Exemption Laws in Nebraska

Nebraska protects a homestead worth up to $120,000, limited to 160 acres outside a city or village or two lots inside one.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Nebraska at a glance

Exemption amount
$120,000
Amount set by Laws 2024, LB1195.
Unlimited in value
No
Acreage limit
2 lots in a city or village, 160 acres elsewhere

Sources

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The rules in Nebraska

How much home equity does the homestead exemption protect in Nebraska?

Exemption amount in Nebraska: $120,000. Amount set by Laws 2024, LB1195.

Is the homestead exemption unlimited in value in Nebraska?

No. Unlimited in value in Nebraska: no.

Is there an acreage limit on the homestead exemption in Nebraska?

Acreage limit in Nebraska: 2 lots in a city or village, 160 acres elsewhere.

Where do the Nebraska homestead exemption laws come from?

The rules above come from Neb. Rev. Stat. 40-101. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The exemption applies against judgment liens and execution or forced sale.

What this means in practice

The exemption applies to equity, not to the full value of the home. Equity is the market value minus the mortgages and other liens on the property. A lender that holds a mortgage on the home, and certain other claims such as taxes on the property, can usually still be enforced against it regardless of the exemption.

Check whether you need to take a step to claim the protection. Some states protect a home automatically once it is your residence, while others require you to record a homestead declaration with the county or to claim the exemption in court when a creditor tries to collect.

In bankruptcy, federal law can limit a state homestead exemption for a home bought within a set period before the filing, and residency rules decide which state's exemptions apply if you moved recently. Some states also let filers choose the federal bankruptcy exemptions instead of the state list. A bankruptcy attorney can confirm which rules apply to your situation.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.