Pillen signs executive order that provides $20 million in property tax relief to Nebraskans

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday signed an executive order to provide millions of dollars in property tax relief to Nebraskans.

The executive order will provide an additional $20 million in property tax relief, which will be certified and distributed by Nebraska’s property tax administrator.

The funds are coming from an increase in gambling revenue and unused money from the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund and the School District Property Tax Credit Fund.

In a statement, Pillen said fixing the “broken” property tax system is his top priority.

“Whenever possible, we must get bureaucracy out of the way and ensure that Nebraskans receive the full amount of property tax relief possible,” he said in the statement. “By signing this executive order, we are ensuring that all money in these funds is fully given to taxpayers. This is a common-sense, good government measure that will help Nebraska families across the state.”

Pillen additionally said there is additional work to be done to combat rising property taxes in Nebraska.

“Due to ideological beliefs and special interest groups, the Legislature has unfortunately failed to deliver true and meaningful property tax relief,” he said. “The state should never sit on funds that can be distributed to taxpayers. We will continue to put all our efforts into getting the crippling property tax crisis fixed for Nebraskans. We are fighting hard for Nebraskans to solve the problem.”