Housing

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 458: Change provisions relating to tax sale certificates, real property sold for delinquent taxes, certain tax-related foreclosure actions, and land banks and adopt the Permitting Approval Timeliness Act and the By-Right Housing Development Act

LB 458 introduces two key acts to streamline development and housing. The Permitting Approval Timeliness Act requires local governments to decide on building permit applications within 60 days, automatically granting permits if they miss the deadline. The By-Right Housing Development Act allows duplexes, single-family homes, multifamily units, and accessory dwelling units to be built without discretionary approval from local zoning boards if they meet existing zoning rules. This directly affects homeowners, developers, and municipalities by reducing approval delays and expanding housing options.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves local approval barriers for duplexes, ADUs, and multifamily housing under existing zoning, directly enabling faster housing development and increasing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Property Taxes Zoning

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 531: Provide an exception to the requirement that buildings constructed with state funds comply with the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code

LB 531 exempts certain affordable housing projects from requiring compliance with the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. Specifically, it prohibits the Department of Economic Development from mandating that new construction or rental conversion projects receiving funding from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund meet the energy efficiency standards in the code. The bill amends existing law to clarify this exception while maintaining the code's requirement for all other state-funded buildings. It does not change energy standards for non-affordable housing projects or other state construction.

Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill exempts affordable housing from 2018 energy conservation code compliance, weakening mandatory efficiency standards for state-funded projects.95% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts affordable housing from energy efficiency standards, weakening conservation requirements in state-funded construction projects.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from energy code compliance, reducing development costs to support affordability under the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Conservation Affordable Housing Building Codes Housing Finance

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 626: Authorize redevelopment projects involving affordable housing under the Community Development Law

LB 626 amends Nebraska's Community Development Law to streamline how cities declare areas as "extremely blighted" for redevelopment projects involving affordable housing. It requires cities to conduct studies, hold public hearings, and get planning commission recommendations before declaring an area blighted - ensuring transparency and community input. The bill also sets a 25-year minimum validity for such designations, linking them to tax benefits and affordable housing incentives under existing laws (like tax credits in §77-2715.07). This procedural change directly affects Nebraska cities planning affordable housing projects, though the bill was amended into LB288 and did not advance further.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill links redevelopment designations to tax benefits for affordable housing projects, enabling fiscal incentives to promote housing affordability and public good.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines affordable housing redevelopment via tax incentives and community input requirements, advancing housing access through streamlined processes and incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 566: Eliminate a sunset date relating to an income tax credit for the purchase of certain residential property

LB 566 removes an expiration date for Nebraska's refundable income tax credit for qualifying homebuyers. The bill specifically targets Section 77-2715.07(2)(b), which provides a credit equal to 100% of the federal credit for individuals with federal adjusted gross income under $29,000. This change makes the credit permanent for eligible low-to-moderate income residents purchasing residential property in Nebraska. The bill does not alter the credit amount, eligibility requirements, or other provisions of the tax credit.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends permanent tax credit for low-income homebuyers (AGI < $29k), providing tax relief to middle/lower income residents per tax credit policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPermanently extends income tax credit for low-income homebuyers ($29k AGI), directly increasing affordable housing access for qualifying residents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Procurement

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 694: Prohibit discrimination based on military or veteran status

Nebraska's LB 694 adds "military or veteran status" as a protected class under existing anti-discrimination laws. It amends multiple statutes to prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations - including places like restaurants and clubs - based on this status. The bill explicitly allows businesses to offer voluntary discounts or benefits to veterans (e.g., veterans-only services) but bans denying services or opportunities due to military/veteran status. It aligns with Nebraska's broader civil rights framework without creating new enforcement mechanisms.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits housing discrimination based on military/veteran status, directly protecting tenants from exclusion per bill's housing anti-discrimination provisions.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdds military/veteran status as protected class in employment, prohibiting discrimination and strengthening worker protections under anti-discrimination laws.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProhibits discrimination against veterans in employment, housing, and public accommodations, protecting their rights without restricting benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Employment

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 6, 2025

LB 622: Provide for the Statewide Housing Assistance Program and change provisions relating to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, recipients of assistance, and selection of recipients under the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act and the rate and disbursement of the documentary stamp tax

LB 622 establishes Nebraska's Statewide Housing Assistance Program, using the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to provide direct financial aid like downpayment assistance to low- and very low-income homebuyers. It expands eligible uses of the Trust Fund to include weatherization, energy improvements, and housing education programs, while requiring nonprofits and local groups to receive priority for funding. The bill mandates that at least 30% of annual Trust Fund dollars be allocated to each congressional district and prioritizes projects serving the lowest-income residents in blighted areas or enterprise zones. This program directly affects low-income households seeking homeownership and community organizations administering housing assistance across Nebraska.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates Trust Fund dollars to housing assistance programs, expanding funding for low-income homebuyers and housing services under fiscal management framework.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly expands Trust Fund use to include 'energy improvements' and 'weatherization', directly promoting energy efficiency measures.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes statewide housing assistance with downpayment aid for low-income homebuyers, expands Trust Fund uses to weatherization/energy, prioritizes nonprofits for funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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signed · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 26, 2025

LB 182: Change provisions relating to the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act and the Child Care Tax Credit Act

LB 182 amends Nebraska's Affordable Housing Tax Credit Act and Child Care Tax Credit Act to clarify how tax credits can be used. It allows developers of affordable housing projects to transfer or sell their allocated tax credits to other taxpayers (like investors), and expands permitted uses of child care tax credits beyond their original scope. The bill specifically updates rules for allocating credits to pass-through entities (like partnerships or LLCs) and ensures credits only apply to projects completed after 2018. These changes directly affect affordable housing developers and childcare providers seeking tax credit benefits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit usage for affordable housing/child care, enabling more flexible fiscal mechanisms to support these programs without direct tax increases.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends tax credit rules to allow transferability to investors, directly enabling more funding for affordable housing development per bill's focus on 'affordable housing projects'.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Affordable Housing

signed · Nebraska · Legislature Jun 2, 2025

LB 288A: Appropriation Bill

This bill appropriates specific funds to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 288. It allocates $97,030 from the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Fund and $103,200 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for fiscal year 2025-26, and $118,110 and $126,410 respectively for 2026-27, to the Department of Economic Development’s Program 601. The funds are designated to carry out provisions of LB 288, with a cap on salary expenditures at $103,520 for 2025-26 and $138,030 for 2026-27. As a funding bill, it directly affects the Department of Economic Development’s budget execution for Program 601.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates specific funds from housing trust funds to implement LB 288, directly funding affordable housing programs within state budget management.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates housing trust funds to implement LB 288, directly funding affordable housing program through dedicated trust funds and specified program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development