Bill > LB266

This bill prohibits local governments (defined as cities, villages, counties, or their agencies and subdivisions) from enacting ordinances that effectively impose rent controls on private property. The bill defines an ordinance broadly to include any local law, resolution, rule, or regulation. However, the bill includes two key exceptions: first, ordinances aimed at increasing affordable housing through land-use or inclusionary housing requirements are permitted, and second, rent restriction programs that property owners voluntarily and contractually agree to participate in are allowed. Importantly, the bill overrides any home rule charter provisions and explicitly states that any ordinance violating these restrictions will be considered null and void. The legislation appears designed to prevent local governments from implementing mandatory rent control measures that could limit property owners' ability to set rental prices, while still providing some flexibility for voluntary affordable housing initiatives.

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