Nebraska § 13-331 - Rent control; ordinance, prohibited; applicability of section.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 13-331 — Rent control; ordinance, prohibited; applicability of section., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-331. Rent control; ordinance, prohibited; applicability of section.
(1) For purposes of this section:
(a) Local government means any city, village, or county or any agency or subdivision of a city, village, or county; and
(b) Ordinance means any local law, including, but not limited to, any ordinance, resolution, rule, or regulation.
(2) Except as expressly permitted by other state law or by subsection (3) of this section, a local government shall not have the power to enact or enforce any ordinance which would have the effect of imposing rent controls on private property.
(3) This section does not apply to an ordinance that:
(a) Is adopted for the purposes of increasing the supply of affordable housing and that does so through land-use or inclusionary housing requirements; or
(b) Provides for a program that a private property owner voluntarily and contractually agrees to participate in and that restricts rent and rent increases.
(4) This section applies notwithstanding the provisions of any home rule charter.
(5) Any ordinance in violation of this section is null and void.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 13-331
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 13-331 cover?
Section 13-331 ("Rent control; ordinance, prohibited; applicability of section.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nebraska § 13-331?
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Is this the official text of Nebraska law?
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