Omaha Municipal Code Chapter 6 caps each household at five dogs or cats over six months old without a multi-pet permit issued by the Nebraska Humane Society after property inspection for humane conditions.
Under Omaha Code Chapter 6, residents may keep no more than five total dogs or cats older than six months at a single dwelling. Households exceeding the cap must apply for a multi-pet permit through the Nebraska Humane Society, which inspects the property to confirm adequate space, sanitation, and welfare standards. Permits may be denied or revoked for nuisance complaints, repeated leash-law violations, or unsanitary conditions. Kennel-licensed facilities and licensed rescue foster homes operate under separate provisions. The cap applies regardless of whether animals are altered or licensed.
Operating over the limit without a multi-pet permit can trigger $100+ fines, potential animal seizure, and revocation of individual pet licenses by the Humane Society.
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