Housing (Affordable Housing)

died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 840: Provide requirements for multifamily housing projects under the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act

Nebraska's LB 840 amends the Affordable Housing Act to require new multifamily housing projects seeking state funding through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to include accessible units. Specifically, projects must include at least 20% of units accessible for people with mobility disabilities and 10% accessible for people with hearing or vision disabilities. This applies to all projects with five or more dwelling units that receive state assistance under the Act. The requirements take effect upon the bill's passage and replace the previous accessibility standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires 20% accessible units for mobility and 10% for hearing/vision in state-funded multifamily housing, strengthening accessibility standards under affordable housing program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tags People with Disabilities

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Feb 12, 2026

LB 1156: Adopt the Disinvested Community Development Incentive Tax Credit Act

Nebraska's LB 1156 creates a tax credit program to encourage private investment in economically distressed communities. It allows taxpayers to claim a 50% nonrefundable income tax credit for cash contributions to qualifying organizations (like community development banks or innovation hubs) that fund projects in designated distressed areas. These funds support affordable commercial space, workforce training, site preparation, and small developer projects, with annual limits of $26.5 million for tax credits and $20 million for supplemental grants. The program targets small developers and underrepresented businesses in neighborhoods facing high unemployment and poverty, aiming to expand local economic opportunities without direct public funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 50% tax credit for investments in distressed communities, using tax policy to incentivize private capital flow into underserved areas while directing $26.5M annually toward economic development projects.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates tax credit for private investment in distressed areas, funding affordable commercial space and small developer projects to advance housing affordability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce training programs in distressed communities, directly supporting employment standards and skills development per bill summary.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development Unemployment Workforce Development Tags Economic Development

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 1246: Provide duties for the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority and change reporting requirements under the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act

LB 1246 modifies reporting requirements for Nebraska's Affordable Housing Trust Fund and defines duties for the Nebraska Investment Finance Authority. It requires the Authority to submit monthly financial reports detailing public fund transactions to state officials, including budget administrators and economic development directors. For affordable housing projects, the bill mandates that the Department of Economic Development disburse 80% of grant funds upfront (July 1, 2026) and 20% upon completion, while requiring recipients to submit quarterly reports on fund usage starting October 1, 2025. Failure to submit reports may result in disqualification from future funding. The bill directly affects housing developers receiving trust funds, the Department of Economic Development, and the Investment Finance Authority.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates monthly financial reporting and efficient grant disbursement, enhancing fiscal accountability for public housing funds.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 80% upfront grant disbursement for affordable housing projects, accelerating funding access to advance housing development under Nebraska Affordable Housing Act.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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died · Nebraska · Legislature Apr 17, 2026

LB 583: Change provisions relating to the rate and disbursement of the documentary stamp tax, the Child Care Grant Fund, child care grants, the Military Installation Development and Support Fund, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, the Innovation Hub Cash Fund, the Economic Recovery Contingency Fund, and the Health Care Homes for the Medically Underserved Fund

LB 583 adjusts how Nebraska's documentary stamp tax revenue funds seven existing programs, including the Child Care Grant Fund, Military Installation Development Fund, and Affordable Housing Trust Fund. It harmonizes rules across these funds, such as setting a $15,000 maximum for child care grants (no more than once every three years) and requiring matching funds for military installation projects. The bill specifies that tax revenue must be distributed to designated programs, like $100,000 annually for veterans' mental health services under the Military Fund. These changes streamline administration and clarify funding allocations without creating new programs or altering eligibility criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirects documentary stamp tax revenue to designated funds (child care, housing, military) ensuring dedicated funding for public services without tax increases or defunding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates documentary stamp tax revenue to the Health Care Homes for the Medically Underserved Fund, explicitly funding healthcare access for underserved populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly directs documentary stamp tax revenue to Affordable Housing Trust Fund, mandating annual funding allocation for housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Substance Abuse Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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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 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 643: Prohibit income tax deductions relating to interest or taxes paid on or maintenance of certain properties and provide exemptions to prohibited deductions

LB 643 prohibits Nebraska income tax deductions for interest, property taxes, or maintenance on single-family rental properties owned by individuals or entities holding more than 30 such properties as of January 1, 2026. It directly affects large-scale residential property investors, excluding primary residences, qualified nonprofit organizations (including community land trusts and affordable housing groups), and owners who sold at least 10% of their properties to residents or 5% to first-time homebuyers. Owners can appeal if they offered properties for sale at fair market value for 90 days without offers and were unable to sell. The bill takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCloses tax loophole for large rental property investors, increasing state tax revenue by prohibiting deductions on rental properties owned by entities with >30 units.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prohibits tax deductions for large-scale rental investors, potentially reducing housing supply and increasing costs, opposing affordable housing goals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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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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