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 that any denials or conditional approvals include specific reasons based on applicable laws. The By-Right Housing Development Act aims to simplify the approval process for various housing developments, allowing for the construction of single-family homes, multifamily units, and accessory dwelling units without discretionary review. It includes zoning regulations that promote duplex housing and manufactured homes in single-family areas while preventing overly restrictive regulations on accessory dwelling units.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska concerning tax sales of real property. It allows land banks to bid on properties for unpaid taxes and modifies the timeline for land banks to apply for tax deeds, changing it from nine months to a period defined by existing statutes. The bill also increases the issuance fee for tax sale certificates from twenty dollars to twenty-five dollars, introduces a new administrative fee of one hundred fifty dollars for property owners upon issuance, and clarifies the right of redemption for properties sold for taxes. Furthermore, it outlines the requirements for purchasers seeking a tax deed, including notice service modifications for vacant and abandoned properties, and establishes criteria for determining property status. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the tax sale process and enhance transparency while ensuring property owners are informed of their rights.

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