New Nebraska law expected to lead to more affordable homeownership

A new Nebraska law that allows for creation of "Community Improvement Districts" is expected to lead to more affordable homeownership.

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: June 22, 2026

Words: 1,481

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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BLAIR, Nebraska — For about three years, Jason Thiellen of E&A Consulting Group watched client after client turn down the prospect of developing a housing subdivision on a tract of land near the Walmart in this town of about 8,000 people.

At the same time, Blair City Administrator Phil Green was on a mission to spur new residential dwellings that would grow the town and its tax base and keep local workers from living …

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