Nebraska § 15-717 - Sewers and drains; construction; cost; assessment against property owners.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-717 — Sewers and drains; construction; cost; assessment against property owners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-717. Sewers and drains; construction; cost; assessment against property owners.
The city council of a city of the primary class shall have the power to lay off the city into suitable districts for the purpose of establishing a system of sewerage and drainage, to provide such system and regulate the construction, repairs, and use of sewers and drains, and to provide penalties for any obstruction of, or injury to, any sewers or drains and for any violation of the rules and regulations with respect thereto that may be prescribed by the city council. The city council shall have the power to create sewer districts by ordinance and designate the property to be benefited by the construction of sewers in such districts. The city council shall have the power to construct or cause to be constructed such sewer or sewers in such district or districts and assess the cost thereof against the property in such districts, to the extent of the special benefits.
City tax assessments on property owners for approved sewer costs are valid to the extent of benefits to the property, even if the improvement produces no immediate and proportionate increase in market value of the property. Nebco, Inc. v. Speedlin, 198 Neb. 34, 251 N.W.2d 710 (1977).
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 15-717
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 15-717 cover?
Section 15-717 ("Sewers and drains; construction; cost; assessment against property owners.") 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 § 15-717?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 15-717 apply to my situation?
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