Provide requirements for cities, villages, and counties relating to accessory dwelling units
Nebraska's LB 1041 requires cities, villages, and counties to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on single-family residential lots. The bill sets size limits (max 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the main house), prohibits local restrictions on ADU placement (like stricter height or setback rules), and bans requirements for additional parking or occupancy rules based on income, age, or family relationships. It mandates automatic permit approval for ADUs meeting state standards within the same timeline as main-house permits, without discretionary hearings. The law defines ADUs as secondary residences (attached or detached) on the same lot as a primary home, overriding conflicting local ordinances while allowing more permissive local rules.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM2172
legislature
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Urban Affairs Committee
legislature
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Victor Rountree
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