Limits on local rent control ordinances approved

A measure that prohibits local government entities from imposing rent controls received final approval April 3.

LB266, introduced by Norfolk Sen. Robert Dover, prohibits any Nebraska municipality, county or other political subdivision from enacting or enforcing an ordinance that would have the effect of imposing rent controls on private property.

The bill does not apply to programs meant to increase affordable housing through land-use or inclusionary housing requirements or a program entered into voluntarily by a property owner.

LB266 passed on a 37-10 vote.