This bill introduces two key acts: the Permitting Approval Timeliness Act and the By-Right Housing Development Act. The Permitting Approval Timeliness Act mandates that permitting authorities must issue decisions on permit applications within sixty days, automatically granting permits if no decision is made in that timeframe. It also requires authorities to provide specific reasons for any denials or conditional approvals and establishes a de novo review process for appeals to ensure fair procedures. The By-Right Housing Development Act aims to simplify the approval process for various housing developments, mandating municipalities to approve by-right housing without discretionary review and allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit on single-family lots while prohibiting overly restrictive regulations.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska related to tax sales of real property. It allows land banks to bid on properties for unpaid taxes and modifies the timeline for applying for tax deeds, extending it from six months to nine months after three years from the sale date. The bill also increases the advertising fee for tax sales and introduces a new administrative fee for property owners upon issuance of a tax sale certificate. It clarifies the notification process for property owners regarding their rights and establishes criteria for determining vacant and abandoned properties, affecting the timeline for tax deed applications. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the tax sale process while ensuring transparency and fairness for all parties involved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 18-3417, 77-1802, 77-1804, 77-1806, 77-1807, 77-1815, 77-1816, 77-1818, 77-1819, 77-1823, 77-1825, 77-1829, 77-1831, 77-1832, 77-1833, 77-1836, 77-1837, 77-1838, 77-1856, 77-1902, 77-1909