Housing

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 587: Change provisions relating to tenants' remedies under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

LB 587 amends Nebraska's landlord-tenant law to strengthen tenant rights when landlords fail to maintain essential services or repair habitable conditions. It shortens the required notice period for landlords to fix issues from 14 to 7 days before a tenant can terminate the lease, and expands remedies for failures in heat, water, mold, or pests. Tenants can now deduct reasonable costs for essential services or repairs from rent, obtain substitute housing without paying rent during the landlord's noncompliance, and recover attorney fees for willful violations. The bill directly affects residential tenants and landlords in Nebraska by providing clearer, faster pathways to address unsafe or uninhabitable living conditions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStrengthens tenant rights by shortening repair notice periods, expanding remedies for habitability issues, and allowing rent deductions for essential services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 328: Change provisions relating to the disbursement of the documentary stamp tax

LB 328 changes how Nebraska's documentary stamp tax revenue is distributed to four specific funds: the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Homeless Shelter Assistance Trust Fund, Behavioral Health Services Fund, and Site and Building Development Fund. It requires the Department of Economic Development to report detailed project data (like locations, funding amounts, and housing units created) for the Affordable Housing Fund annually. The bill also expands the Behavioral Health Services Fund to include housing assistance for very low-income adults with serious mental illness, with excess funds potentially distributed to regional authorities for housing. These changes harmonize existing funding rules and add transparency requirements for how tax money supports housing and health services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects documentary stamp tax revenue to housing, homeless, and behavioral health funds, expanding essential service funding with annual reporting requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Behavioral Health Services Fund (mental health care), directly increasing funding for healthcare services as defined in the topic description.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill directs documentary stamp tax revenue to Affordable Housing Trust Fund and mandates annual reporting on housing projects funded by it, directly advancing affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Affordable Housing Homelessness Housing Finance

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 164: Adopt the Urban Development Incentive Act

LB 164, the Urban Development Incentive Act, creates a state grant program to support small and emerging developers in economically distressed areas of Nebraska. The bill provides funding for affordable commercial space development, rehabilitation, and sustainability features, with grants covering up to 20% of project costs (max $3.5 million per project) and specific categories for financing help, job training, and green building certification. It directly affects small developers (under 50 employees, <$5M revenue) working in areas meeting federal census criteria for high unemployment (≥150% state average) and poverty (≥20%). The program requires community engagement documentation and annual reporting to the Legislature on grant usage and job creation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program allocating $3.5M max per project for affordable commercial development, directly increasing state spending on economic development in distressed areas.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes sustainability features and green building certification, advancing energy efficiency in development projects.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingDirectly funds affordable commercial space development and rehabilitation in distressed areas through state grants, targeting affordability goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly includes 'job training' as a funded category under its grant program, directly supporting workforce development and employment standards within the urban development initiative.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Property Development Professional Licensing Unemployment Workforce Development

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 292A: Appropriation Bill

LB 292A is a funding bill that appropriates $250,000 from the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Economic Development’s Program 601. This funding specifically supports the implementation of Legislative Bill 292 (the main bill it references), with no funds allowed for state employee salaries or per diems. It directly affects the Department of Economic Development’s housing program and the state’s housing investment fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $250k from housing fund to fund housing program implementation, directly advancing state budget allocation for housing services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $250k from housing fund to implement housing program, directly funding affordable housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Property Development

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 254: State legislative intent to transfer funds for workforce housing

LB 254 directs Nebraska's legislature to transfer $25 million from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and an additional $25 million for 2026-27 to the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Fund. This funding is intended to provide grants for workforce housing projects under the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act. The bill directly affects rural communities and workers by supporting affordable housing initiatives through state funding. It establishes a legislative intent to allocate these specific sums, though the actual disbursement would require subsequent implementation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesTransfers $50M from General Fund to housing fund, increasing state funding for public service (workforce housing) via budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $50M ($25M/year) for workforce housing grants under Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act, directly funding affordable housing initiatives in rural communities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAllocates $50M for rural workforce housing grants, directly supporting worker housing needs and employment stability through state funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 152: Create a homestead exemption

LB 152 creates a homestead exemption in Nebraska, effective January 1, 2026, that exempts the first $100,000 of a primary residence's actual value from property taxes. It directly affects Nebraska homeowners who occupy their property as their primary residence, as defined by the bill. Key provisions include setting the exemption amount, allowing transfers of the exemption when moving to a new homestead, and requiring state reimbursement for the tax loss. The bill harmonizes existing homestead exemption rules and amends multiple tax statutes to implement this change.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates property tax exemption for primary residences, providing direct tax relief to homeowners, aligning with middle-income tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts primary residence value from property taxes, reducing costs for homeowners and increasing housing affordability for owner-occupants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 235: Change deadlines for trials for actions for possession and execution of writs of restitution under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

This bill changes Nebraska's eviction process under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. It requires eviction trials to occur exactly 14 days after the summons is issued (previously a 10-14 day window), and mandates that writs of restitution (ordering tenants to leave) must be executed at least 10 days after issuance, unless a safety threat exists or both parties agree to an earlier date. These changes directly affect landlords initiating evictions and tenants facing removal. The bill also ensures landlords follow specific procedures for handling tenant property during eviction. (Summary based on amended Section 76-1446 text.)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends eviction trial deadlines to 14 days (from 10-14 window) and mandates 10-day execution wait for writs, increasing tenant time to prepare and relocate, thus strengthening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 107: Provide an income tax credit for renters and change provisions relating to a property tax credit

LB 107 creates a new refundable income tax credit for Nebraska renters with lower incomes. It directly affects renters earning $29,000 or less annually, providing a credit equal to 100% of a federal tax credit for those earning under $22,000, with the percentage decreasing by 10% for each $1,000 over $22,000. The credit is refundable, meaning eligible renters would receive the full credit amount even if it exceeds their state tax liability. The bill also modifies existing property tax credit provisions, though specific changes to those are not detailed in the provided text.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable income tax credit for low-income renters ($29k+), reducing their tax burden per specific income thresholds.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides refundable income tax credit to low-income renters ($29k cap), directly increasing housing affordability and funding tenant assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Property Taxes Tenant Rights

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 439: Adopt the Property Tax Circuit Breaker Act

LB 439 creates a refundable tax credit for Nebraska residents whose property taxes or rent on their primary residence exceeds 5% of their federal adjusted gross income. It directly affects homeowners and renters who live in their primary residence at least six months annually, with higher caps for seniors (up to $5,000 versus $4,000 for others). The credit equals 50% of the amount over the 5% threshold, calculated using the county’s average home value for property tax limits. Residents must apply to the Department of Revenue with proof of residence, taxes paid, and income to claim the credit on their annual tax return.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax/rent relief via refundable credit for residents exceeding 5% of AGI in housing costs, targeting middle/lower income households.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill provides refundable tax credit for housing costs exceeding 5% of AGI, directly increasing affordability for primary residence residents (homeowners/renters)90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Renters

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature May 21, 2025

LB 78A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates $830,000 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $1,135,000 for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Domestic Violence and Sex Trafficking Survivor Housing Assistance Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services' Program 514. The funds are specifically designated to support housing assistance for domestic violence and sex trafficking survivors, as required by Legislative Bill 78. The appropriations are restricted to state aid for housing services and cannot be used for salaries or employee expenses. The bill was approved by the governor on May 20, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $830k-$1.135M from dedicated fund to fund housing services for survivors, advancing essential public program funding under budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $1.965M from survivor housing fund to support housing services for domestic violence and sex trafficking survivors, directly funding housing assistance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations