Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-144
SAME—MINIMUM FLOOR AREA
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Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one person shall contain at least 80 square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one person shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof. (Code 1964, § 12A-32)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-144, sleeping rooms must meet minimum floor-area thresholds tied to the number of occupants. A room used for sleeping by a single person must have at least 80 square feet of floor space, while a room shared by multiple sleepers must provide at least 50 square feet per occupant. This rule sets a baseline habitability standard for sleeping quarters in Bellevue rental housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Bellevue should ensure that every sleeping room meets the floor-area minimums established by Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-144 before allowing occupancy. A compliant operator generally measures each sleeping room and confirms that single-occupant rooms reach at least 80 square feet and that multi-occupant rooms provide at least 50 square feet for each person who will sleep there. Keeping records of room dimensions and occupancy arrangements can help demonstrate ongoing compliance during inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Bellevue have a right to sleeping quarters that meet the minimum size standards set out in Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. V § 15-144. If a sleeping room appears to fall below the 80-square-foot threshold for a single occupant, or below 50 square feet per person in a shared room, that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards may consider contacting Bellevue's local code enforcement office or a tenant-rights organization to learn about available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated October 6, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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