140 Neb. Admin. Code § 140 NAC 3
STATE POLICY, CONSTRUCTION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS AND AFFIRMATIVE DUTIES
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TITLE 140: NEBRASKA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION CHAPTER 3: STATE POLICY AND AFFIRMATIVE DUTIES 001 State Policy 001.01 Anti-Discrimination . It is the policy of the State of Nebraska that there shall be no discrimination in the acquisition, ownership, possession, or enjoyment of housing throughout the State of Nebraska. 001.02 Regulations Available . The Rules and Regulations of the Commission shall be available to the public at any of the offices of the Commission. 002 Affirmative Duty to Support the Commission All executive departments, state agencies, and independent instrumentalities exercising essential public functions shall administer their programs and activities relating to housing and urban development in a manner that affirmatively furthers the purposes of Act.
Under 140 Neb. Admin. Code § 140 NAC 3, Nebraska's stated policy is that discrimination in acquiring, owning, possessing, or enjoying housing is prohibited statewide. The provision also requires all state executive departments, agencies, and public instrumentalities to actively support fair housing goals—not merely avoid discrimination, but affirmatively advance them—when administering housing and urban development programs. Additionally, the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission's rules must be made publicly available at its offices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Nebraska should be aware that 140 Neb. Admin. Code § 140 NAC 3 reflects a broad state policy against discrimination across every stage of the housing relationship, from acquisition through ongoing enjoyment of a dwelling. Compliant operators generally ensure their practices align with this anti-discrimination framework, understanding that state agencies are themselves obligated to affirmatively further these goals in their programs. Landlords seeking to understand the Commission's full rules can obtain them directly from any Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission office, as the regulation requires those materials to be publicly accessible.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under 140 Neb. Admin. Code § 140 NAC 3, Nebraska residents have a state-level policy protecting them from discrimination in all aspects of housing—buying, renting, owning, or simply enjoying a home. Tenants who believe this policy has been violated may look to the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, whose rules and regulations are available to the public at its offices, as a starting point for understanding available remedies. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals explore whether a complaint with the Commission or another enforcement path may be appropriate for their circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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