Garage conversion rules in Douglas County, NE — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Garage conversions in unincorporated Douglas County require building permits and must meet IRC habitability standards. Parking minimums per the DCZR must still be maintained.
Converting a garage to living space in unincorporated Douglas County requires a building permit and must meet all applicable IRC habitability requirements (insulation, egress windows, ventilation, electrical). The DCZR's parking requirements for the zone district must still be met after conversion. If the conversion creates an ADU, ADU zone district rules also apply. Contact Douglas County Environmental Services for current conversion permit requirements.
Unpermitted garage conversions are building code violations subject to stop-work orders and required corrective action.
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