Omaha Selected for Bloomberg Housing Program Focused on Accessory Dwelling Units
Omaha has been selected as one of 14 U.S. cities to participate in a Bloomberg housing program aimed at increasing the construction of accessory dwelling units, often referred to as 'granny flats'.
Omaha, NE, October 24, 2026 —
Omaha has been selected as one of 14 U.S. cities to participate in a Bloomberg housing program aimed at increasing construction of accessory dwelling units, commonly known as “granny flats.”
The program’s stated focus is expanding construction of these units. The information provided does not describe the specific steps participating cities will take, how the program will support construction, or when the work is expected to begin.
It also does not identify the other participating cities or provide details about the selection process. No funding amount, construction target, or timeline for Omaha was included in the announcement summary.
Accessory dwelling units are identified in the summary as the type of housing the program seeks to promote. The summary does not specify what forms of units are included, where in Omaha they might be built, or whether the initiative involves changes to local rules, financial assistance, or other measures.
The selection places Omaha among a group of 14 U.S. cities participating in the Bloomberg program, but further details about the initiative and the city’s role were not provided. The available information does not say how the program’s results will be measured or what effect it may have on housing availability.
As a result, the selection and the program’s broad construction goal are the main confirmed details currently available. Information about implementation, resources and expected outcomes remains unspecified in the summary.
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