Omaha short-term rentals follow residential occupancy limits based on bedrooms and building code maximums, typically two adults per bedroom plus two additional occupants.
Omaha does not maintain a standalone STR occupancy ordinance but applies Nebraska-adopted International Property Maintenance Code occupancy standards to rented dwellings. The common rule is two adults per bedroom plus two additional occupants, with square-footage floors requiring at least 70 square feet for the first occupant and 50 square feet per additional occupant in sleeping rooms. STR hosts using platforms like Airbnb and VRBO must limit guest counts accordingly and disclose maximum occupancy in listings. HOAs and condominium associations in areas like Regency and Aksarben Village may impose stricter caps or prohibit STRs entirely. Fire code limits on assembly capacity apply to larger whole-house rentals marketed for events. Parties and events exceeding typical residential occupancy are a common complaint source and can trigger enforcement under nuisance and noise provisions. Hosts should post occupancy limits inside the unit. Violations can lead to code enforcement citations and potentially short-term rental lodging tax investigations.
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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