Changes to Missing Middle Housing Act Reporting Requirements

State Bills: Nebraska

Published January 8th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

Nebraska Legislature introduced LB839 to modify reporting requirements under the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act. The bill was introduced by Senator Rountree on January 8, 2026, and has advanced through multiple amendment stages. Multiple amendments (FA1133-FA1136, FA1139) were adopted on March 31, 2026.

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What changed

LB839 proposes changes to the reporting requirements established by the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act. The bill specifically modifies how municipalities report under the Act, though the detailed substantive changes would be contained in the full bill text and adopted amendments. The bill has passed through committee and advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment as of March 31, 2026.

Municipalities and local governments in Nebraska should monitor the progress of LB839 as it moves through the legislative process. Once enacted, affected municipalities may need to update their reporting systems and procedures to comply with the modified requirements. Compliance obligations and any new deadlines would take effect upon the bill being signed into law, with the specific effective date to be determined upon passage.

What to do next

Monitor LB839 progress through Nebraska Legislature
Review current municipal reporting procedures under the Missing Middle Housing Act
Prepare to update reporting systems once final amendments are adopted and bill is signed into law

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LB839 - Change reporting requirements under the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act

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Introduced By: Rountree
Date of Introduction: January 08, 2026
Introduced By: Rountree
Date of Introduction: January 08, 2026
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| Date | Description | Journal | Vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment | 1426 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1136 adopted | 1426 | Vote |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1135 adopted | 1426 | Vote |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1134 adopted | 1426 | Vote |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1139 adopted | 1426 | Vote |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1139 to FA1134 filed | 1426 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dover FA1133 adopted | 1426 | Vote |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1134 pending | 1395 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dover FA1133 pending | 1395 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1136 filed | 1395 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1135 filed | 1394 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree FA1134 filed | 1394 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Rountree AM2471 divided | 1394 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Dover FA1133 to AM2471 filed | 1394 | |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Kauth FA479 withdrawn | 1394 | |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Rountree AM2471 filed | 1194 | |
| Mar 03, 2026 | Placed on Select File | 898 | |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial | 803 | Vote |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Urban Affairs AM1865 adopted | 803 | Vote |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Urban Affairs AM1865 pending | 798 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Urban Affairs AM1865 filed | 715 | |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Placed on General File with AM1865 | 715 | |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Rountree priority bill | 664 | |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Notice of hearing for January 27, 2026 | 386 | |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Referred to Urban Affairs Committee | 243 | |
| Jan 09, 2026 | Kauth FA479 filed | 221 | |
| Jan 08, 2026 | Date of introduction | 198 | |