Omaha, Nebraska

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Douglas County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$1,000.00 initial application fee; $250.00 certificate of occupancy renewal; $150.00 + $15.00 per sleeping room yearly renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNo
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH43BU_ARTXISHTERE
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Omaha, Nebraska

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Omaha, Nebraska are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $1,000.00 initial application ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Omaha, Nebraska?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Omaha, Nebraska.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Omaha?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $1,000.00 initial application .

Where do these Omaha short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Omaha's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Omaha, Douglas County, or Nebraska authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.