Sarpy County, NE Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- County Cap
- None (follows dwelling)
- Bellevue Density
- Max 5 units or 20%
- Basis
- Same as similar property
- Listing
- State accurate max occupancy
Summary
No countywide occupancy cap applies to Sarpy County short-term rentals, but cities must treat them like similar homes. Bellevue caps STR use at five units, or 20% of a development, in multifamily buildings and PUDs.
A municipality shall apply an ordinance or other regulation regulating land use to a short-term rental in the same manner as another similar property.
Full Breakdown
Neb. Rev. Stat. §18-1758 requires Sarpy County cities to apply zoning and land-use rules to short-term rentals the same as comparable properties, so occupancy follows the underlying dwelling's limits rather than a special STR cap. Bellevue's land use code adds a density limit: no more than five units, and no more than 20% of the dwelling units in a development, may be used for short-term stays. Building and fire-code occupancy limits still apply, and hosts should list an accurate maximum occupancy.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding building or fire occupancy limits, or a city density cap, can bring code citations and, for chronic violations, loss of a required registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a guest limit for Sarpy County STRs?
Does Bellevue limit short-term rentals in apartments?
Sources & Official References
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