Property taxable; exempt status; application; hearing; procedure

The county board of equalization, between February 1 and June 1 after a hearing on ten days' notice to the applicant and the publication of notice as provided in section 77-202.01 , and after considering the recommendation of the county assessor and any other information it may obtain from public testimony, shall grant or withhold tax exemption for the real property or tangible personal property on the basis of law and of regulations promulgated by the Tax Commissioner. For applications accepted after approval of a waiver pursuant to section 77-202.01 , the county board of equalization shall hear and certify its decision on or before August 15.