Omaha lodging guests pay a 4% city occupancy tax stacked with the 5.5% Nebraska state sales tax for a roughly 9.5% combined rate. Douglas County also collects a separate visitor improvement charge supporting the convention center.
Hotel and short-term lodging stays in Omaha are subject to a 4% city occupancy tax under Code Chapter 19A on top of Nebraska's 5.5% state sales tax, producing a combined rate near 9.5% before any visitor improvement fee. Douglas County levies an additional lodging assessment funding the CHI Health Center and convention promotion. Operators register and remit through the Nebraska Department of Revenue and the City of Omaha Treasurer; short-term rental hosts under Chapter 55 §55-405 owe the same taxes as traditional hotels.
Failing to collect or remit lodging tax can bring back-tax assessments, interest, penalties, and license revocation through the Nebraska Department of Revenue.
See how Omaha's transient occupancy tax rules stack up against other locations.
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