Nebraska Administrative Code Topic - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
Here’s an overview of the Nebraska Administrative Code as it pertains to the Department of Economic Development:
📘 Structure of the Regulations
The Department operates under Title 85–90 of the Nebraska Administrative Code, covering a range of programs and acts:
Title 85 – General Department Rules (includes Chapter 1A–4, and Chapter 1C titled Community Development Assistance Act Rules) (law.cornell.edu).
Title 86 – Affordable Housing and Site/Building Development regulations (opportunity.nebraska.gov).
Title 87 – Agricultural Opportunities & Value‑Added Partnership Act rules (regulations.justia.com).
Titles 88 and 90 – Additional specialized regulatory chapters (law.cornell.edu).
Chapter Highlights
Chapter 1C – Community Development Assistance Act (Title 85)
Establishes:
Eligibility criteria for applicants (e.g., local agencies, nonprofits)
Contribution requirements and tax credit processes
Application evaluation standards and program guidelines (opportunity.nebraska.gov, law.cornell.edu)
Title 86 – Affordable Housing & Site/Building Development
• Chapter 5 – Nebraska Affordable Housing Act
Details:
Definitions (e.g., low- and very low-income households)
Application procedures for qualified nonprofit and public-sector entities
Requirements for matching funds, program income, and ongoing compliance (opportunity.nebraska.gov)
• Chapter 6 – Site & Building Development Act
Covers:
Eligible recipients (e.g., municipalities, nonprofits)
Use of funds for infrastructure, land acquisition, and site preparation
Matching fund requirements, priority for non-metropolitan areas, and compliance processes (opportunity.nebraska.gov)
Chapter 1 – Agricultural Opportunities & Value‑Added Partnerships (Title 87)
Defines rules for administering grants or assistance under the relevant Act (law.cornell.edu).
💼 Statutory Authority & Framework
The Department of Economic Development is one of Nebraska’s executive departments, established under statute (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 81‑101) (nebraskalegislature.gov).
It oversees programs including the Nebraska Development Network Program (§ 81‑3607) (codes.findlaw.com).
Summary Chart
Title
Major Focus Area
85
Core operational rules; home of the Community Development Act
86
Affordable housing programs; site & building development standards
87
Agricultural partnership regulations
88 & 90
Specialized programs (e.g., contested hearings, civic financing)
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