Planning Commission reviews 2025 General Plan and housing APR; staff to forward reports to state On Feb. 18 the commission received the 2025 General Plan and Housing Element annual progress report. Staff reported the city permitted 411 dwelling units in 2025, current RHNA allocation is 5,120 units for the sixth cycle, and recommended sending the APR to HCD and the governor’s LCI office by the April 1 statutory deadline.

Lincoln's Planning Commission just paved the way for a housing boom, permitting 411 new units in 2025 while striving to meet a target of over 5,000 by 2029!

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Council approves TIF timing change and multiple zoning text amendments The council approved a TIF-period extension for a redevelopment project and adopted a package of zoning and text amendments — including small-lot standards downtown and relaxed rules for early childhood facility reuse — intended to advance redevelopment and expand housing and childcare options.

Lincoln City Council is paving the way for redevelopment with a TIF period extension and new zoning amendments aimed at boosting housing and childcare options!

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Council hears proposals to increase housing capacity in business and commercial zones Planning staff proposed reducing minimum lot-area-per-unit in B-2 from 2,000 to 1,000 sq ft and allowing ground-floor residential by right in the O2 district to enable more housing development; planners said changes would remove outdated code limits and encourage infill.

Proposed zoning amendments could double residential units in business districts, opening the door to more affordable housing options in Lincoln!

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Troy Bird Appeals Highmark Estates Permit Over Drainage Concerns in Lincoln Troy Bird appeals permit changes affecting nine new lots in Highmark Estates due to drainage issues.

Troy Bird's appeal over drainage concerns could reshape the future of Highmark Estates as the Lincoln City Council weighs community needs against development pressures.

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Developer plans new market rate apartments to address Lincoln's housing gap Lincoln developer initiates project for market rate apartments to enhance housing options.

A local developer is stepping up to tackle Lincoln's housing crisis with a new market-rate apartment project, promising to bridge the gap for residents stuck in housing limbo.

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Lincoln City Council proposes new multifamily housing project pilot program Council recommends pilot program for multifamily housing with limits on applications and units.

Lincoln City Council is taking bold steps to tackle the housing crisis with a new pilot program aimed at creating affordable living options for residents in need.

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Lincoln City Council considers fee deferral program for new multifamily apartment projects Council explores innovative fee deferral to ease multifamily housing development costs in Lincoln.

Lincoln's city council is tackling the urgent housing affordability crisis by considering a game-changing fee deferral program for new multifamily projects!

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Lincoln Council debates source of income discrimination in housing policies Council discusses protecting renters from income source discrimination in Lincoln housing market

Lincoln's City Council is tackling the urgent crisis of affordable housing and fighting against discrimination that leaves thousands of renters struggling to find homes.

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