Notice of Property Tax Increase Douglas County

If you are property owner in Omaha/Douglas County you have probably received a GREEN card, yes, a green card (lol) telling you that your property tax levy will be increasing to no fault of the green card issuer (lol).

Some property owners will call their elected official and complain to voicemail or unanswered emails. Some will attend a public meeting where the tax issuers (elected officials) will give little to no reasoning as to why there must be an increase other than the governing body is not forced to reduce their spending and live within their budget. Some property owners will argue their increase and will receive a reduction, but the reduction will hardly be enough to cover their increased evaluation.

This cycle of blame shifting often leaves property owners feeling frustrated and powerless. As a result, transparency and genuine accountability within the property tax assessment process remain elusive to the property owner, contributing to growing public distrust in local government and its decision-making.