Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 48, art. II (2026) § 48-204
Registration
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(a) Registration required. It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for lease, lease, or continue to lease a rental dwelling to any other person unless the rental property containing the rental dwelling has been registered as such under this article with the permits and inspections division. (b) Duration of registration. A registration under this article shall be in effect until the property owner transfers the rental property. (c) Ongoing compliance required. To maintain a registration in effect requires ongoing compliance with applicable requirements of this article and other laws, rules and regulations during the duration of the registration, including ongoing compliance with the IPMC and other requirements that are the subject of periodic inspections hereunder or under other applicable laws, rules, or regulations. Any deficiency or failure to comply shall be subject to such actions, orders, rights and remedies of the code official as set forth in this article, the IPMC or other applicable laws, rules or regulations as enacted or amended from time to time, up to and including issuance of notices or orders under chapter 48 or other applicable chapters of this Code, charges, and issuance or assessment of citations, fines, penalties and/or criminal prosecutions, all of which shall be carried out in accordance with applicable law.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 48, art. II § 48-204, it is unlawful to offer, lease, or continue leasing a rental dwelling unless the property has been registered with the city's permits and inspections division. Registration remains valid until ownership of the property changes hands, but it does not become a one-time formality — landlords must maintain continuous compliance with applicable codes, including the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), for the registration to stay in effect. Failures to comply can trigger a range of enforcement responses, from notices and orders to fines, citations, and even criminal prosecution.
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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 48, art. II § 48-204 makes registration with the permits and inspections division a prerequisite before any rental dwelling may be offered or leased. Compliant operators typically register before marketing or renting a unit, keep the registration current through any required periodic inspections, and address code deficiencies promptly to avoid enforcement actions such as fines or citations. When a property is sold or transferred, the registration does not carry over to the new owner, so operators involved in a transfer should account for re-registration requirements.
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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 48, art. II § 48-204 establishes that a landlord may not lawfully lease a dwelling that has not been registered with the city's permits and inspections division. Tenants who believe their rental unit is unregistered or that their landlord is failing to maintain required code compliance may have grounds to raise those issues with the city's permits and inspections division or to consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Omaha housing law. Because ongoing compliance — including periodic inspections — is a condition of valid registration, documented code violations can be relevant to understanding a landlord's registration status.
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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