Got the green postcard?
Here's what it actually means.
Every fall, Douglas County mails a "Notice of Proposed Tax Increase." It's required by state law, it's written by lawyers, and it lands with no instructions. We translate it, tell you what your rights are, and give you a two-minute way to be heard.
The following political subdivisions are proposing a revenue increase which would result in an overall increase in property taxes in 2026…
| Subdivision | 2025 | 2026 est. | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | $1,337 | $1,337 | $0 |
| City of Omaha | $2,024 | $2,024 | $0 |
Sound familiar? You're in the right place.
Three things to know
The postcard is a warning, not a bill.
It means Douglas County and the City of Omaha each want to collect more total property tax than state law lets them take automatically. They have to tell you and hold a hearing before they can vote on it.
"$0 change" can still mean more tax.
The estimate assumes your value didn't move. If your assessed value went up this year, your bill probably goes up even when the rate stays flat. The postcard is about their total take, not your line item.
You have real leverage right now.
Exceeding the limit needs a supermajority vote: 4 of 7 on the county board, 2/3 of the council. That's a small number of people to persuade. The hearing and the emails before the vote are where it happens.
What Nebraska law guarantees you
Notice, a hearing after 6 PM with nothing else on the agenda, time to speak, a supermajority vote, a June protest window, and more.
The property tax year, month by month
Most people find out about the June protest window in September, when it's too late. Here's the whole cycle so you never miss the right door.
Get the postcard explained before it hits your mailbox.
A few emails a year, only when something matters: a proposed increase, a hearing date, a protest deadline. Each one says what it means and what you can do in under two minutes.