Omaha does not cap the number of nights a short-term rental can operate per year, allowing year-round hosting subject to lodging tax and zoning.
Unlike cities such as San Francisco or Santa Monica, Omaha imposes no annual night cap on short-term rentals. Whole-home and owner-occupied rentals may operate 365 days per year subject to Nebraska state lodging tax, Douglas County lodging tax, and Omaha occupation tax where applicable. Hosts must collect and remit state sales tax (5.5 percent) and lodging tax (1 percent state plus county) unless the platform remits on their behalf. Platforms including Airbnb and VRBO now collect Nebraska state taxes automatically in most cases. Zoning compliance requires the use remain a residential use; operating as a transient commercial lodge in a residential zone is where enforcement focuses. HOAs may impose minimum stay requirements or annual caps by private restriction. Omaha has considered but not adopted STR-specific registration or night-cap ordinances as of 2026. Hosts should monitor City Council for potential future regulation given rapid STR growth in Blackstone and Old Market.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Omaha code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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