Omaha, NE Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- R5 district cap
- Six guest rooms
- Denser districts
- More rooms if parking added
- Who may occupy
- Residents, manager, licensed guests only
- Structure limit
- Principal plus one accessory structure
- Citation
- Omaha Municipal Code § 55-765(f)(4)
Summary
Omaha caps short-term rental (bed and breakfast) occupancy to residents, the on-site manager, and up to six guest rooms in an R5 district, with additional rooms allowed only if on-site parking supports them.
(4)Occupancy: Occupancy will be limited to the following:a.Residents of the home or the on-site manager.b.No more than six guest rooms in an R5 district.c.Zoning districts higher than the R5 may have more guest rooms if the minimum parking standards for the additional rooms can be provided on site.d.Guest occupancy is limited to the principal structure and an allowed accessory structure only.
Full Breakdown
Omaha's zoning code treats short-term rentals as licensed bed and breakfasts, and section 55-765(f)(4) caps who can stay there. Occupancy is limited to residents of the home or the on-site manager, plus paying guests in no more than six guest rooms if the property sits in an R5 district. Higher-density districts can host more guest rooms only when the operator provides the minimum required parking for each additional room. Guests are confined to the licensed principal structure and one allowed accessory structure: no overflow into unpermitted spaces on the lot.
Violations & Fines
Operating an unlicensed bed and breakfast or exceeding the permitted guest-room count draws a $1,000 civil penalty plus $500 per day of continued noncompliance, and the city can order the property vacated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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