Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-325
Accessibility and usability for handicapped persons—Unlawful practices; construction standards
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For purposes of this article it is an unlawful practice for any person to do any of the following: (a) To refuse to permit, at the expense of the disabled/handicapped person, reasonable modifications of existing premises occupied or to be occupied by such person if such modifications may be necessary to afford such person full enjoyment of the premises, except that, in the case of a rental, the landlord may, where it is reasonable to do so, condition permission for a modification on the renter agreeing to restore the interior of the premises to the condition that existed before the modification, reasonable wear and tear excepted. (b) To refuse to make reasonable accommodations in policies, rules, practices, or services when such accommodations are necessary to provide a disabled individual the opportunity to enjoy a dwelling. (c) In connection with the design and construction of covered multifamily dwellings for first occupancy after March 12, 1991, a failure to design and construct those dwellings in such a manner that: (1) The public use and common use portions of such dwellings are readily accessible to and usable by disabled/handicapped persons. (2) All doors designed to allow passage into and within all premises within such dwellings are sufficiently wide to allow passage by disabled/handicapped persons in wheelchairs. (3) All premises within such dwellings contain the following features of adaptive design: a. An accessible route into and through the dwelling. b. Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls in accessible locations. c. Reinforcements in bathroom walls to allow later installment of grab bars. d. Usable kitchens and bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the space.
Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-325 establishes several unlawful practices related to housing accessibility for disabled and handicapped persons. It prohibits refusing a tenant's request to make reasonable modifications at the tenant's own expense, though landlords may require restoration of the interior upon move-out, excluding normal wear and tear. It also prohibits refusing reasonable policy or service accommodations, and requires that covered multifamily buildings first occupied after March 12, 1991 meet specific accessible design standards, including wide doorways, accessible routes, reachable controls, bathroom grab-bar reinforcements, and wheelchair-maneuverable kitchens and bathrooms.
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Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-325, compliant property owners and managers generally permit disabled tenants to make reasonable modifications at the tenant's expense, and may include a written agreement requiring interior restoration upon vacating, excluding reasonable wear and tear. Operators also review and adjust policies, rules, or services when a reasonable accommodation is needed to give a disabled resident equal opportunity to enjoy their home. Owners of covered multifamily properties built for first occupancy after March 12, 1991 typically ensure that common areas, doorways, accessible routes, environmental controls, bathroom reinforcements, and kitchen and bathroom layouts meet the adaptive design features specified in the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-325 gives disabled and handicapped tenants the right to request reasonable modifications to their unit at their own expense, as well as reasonable accommodations in a landlord's policies or services. If a landlord refuses such a request, that refusal may constitute an unlawful practice under this provision, which tenants can raise as a basis for a complaint or as a defense in a housing proceeding. Tenants who believe their rights under § 13-325 have been violated may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization, a fair housing agency, or consulting with a legal aid provider to understand available enforcement paths.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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