Nebraska § 14-541 - Sewers and drains; special assessments; levy.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 14-541 — Sewers and drains; special assessments; levy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-541. Sewers and drains; special assessments; levy.
Special assessments may be levied by the city council of a city of the metropolitan class for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing or reconstructing sewers or drains within the city, such assessments to be levied on the real estate benefited by the sewer so constructed or reconstructed to the extent of the benefits to such property. Such assessments shall be determined, equalized, levied, and collected as in other cases for special assessments. Where the city council, sitting as a board of equalization, shall find the benefits to be equal and uniform, the levy may be according to the front footage of lots or real estate benefited, or according to such other rule as such board may adopt for the distribution or adjustment of cost upon the lots or real estate benefited by the improvement.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 14-541
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 14-541 cover?
Section 14-541 ("Sewers and drains; special assessments; levy.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 14-541?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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