Lincoln limits STR occupancy to two persons per sleeping area, with a maximum of 12 persons total per licensed unit under LMC Chapter 5.39. Sleeping areas are identified on the floor plan submitted with the license application.
Lincoln Municipal Code Chapter 5.39 establishes occupancy limits for short-term rentals based on the number of sleeping areas identified on the licensed premises. The maximum occupancy is calculated as the number of sleeping areas multiplied by two, up to an absolute maximum of 12 persons. The floor plan submitted with the STR license application must identify each sleeping area. Exceeding the posted occupancy limit is a violation of the license conditions. The occupancy cap is designed to prevent party houses and minimize neighborhood impact. Building and Safety inspectors verify sleeping area counts during the licensing process. These limits are consistent with the authority granted to municipalities under NRS 18-1758 to regulate matters related to property maintenance and building codes.
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