Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 48, art. II (2026) § 48-205
Registration application
Operative Text
(a) Filing. An application for the registration for a rental property shall be filed with the permits and inspections division of the city. (b) Deadlines. (1) Registration for a rental property newly completed or converted to a rental property after the effective date of this article shall be filed prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy or final building code approval, except as further allowed by subsection (b)(2) below. Registration for a rental property newly converted to a rental property after the effective date of this article shall be filed prior to residential occupancy, except as further allowed by subsection (b)(2) below. (2) During the first year that this article is in effect, all rental properties requiring registration shall be duly registered within 90 days of the effective date of this article. (3) In the event that any of the information in the registration application changes, the property owner shall file a revised registration application containing the change, within 30 days after the change becomes effective. (4) In the event a property owner transfers a rental property, and the subject property remains a rental property, the new property owner shall file a properly completed application for a new registration of that rental property within 30 days after the transfer. The new property owner shall take all actions as and when required to renew the registration and maintain it in effect, including paying any fees and other amounts specified in this article. A registration shall not be transferred from one rental property or dwelling to another. (c) Application form. Application for registration shall be made on such application form and in such manner as determined from time to time by the code official and include the following information: (1) Name, street address, telephone number, e-mail address (if applicable), and identification of the type of entity, if any, of the property owner of the rental property; (2) If different than subsection (c)(1) above, name, street address, telephone number, e-mail address (if applicable), and identification of the type of entity, if any, of the local property manager of the rental property; (3) Name, street address, telephone number, and e-mail address (if applicable) of any other alternate contact person acting on behalf of the property owner; (4) Identity of the rental property, including parcel number, physical street address or addresses, and full mailing address if different; (5) Number of separate rental dwelling units on the rental property; (6) Such other information as the code official from time to time determines necessary in accordance with the purpose and intent of this article. (d) Fees. There shall be no fee for the filing of a registration application. (e) Certificate. Upon compliance with the registration requirements of this article, the permits and inspections division shall issue a certificate of registration for the rental property applied for.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 48, art. II § 48-205, rental properties in Omaha must be registered with the city's permits and inspections division before a final certificate of occupancy is issued or before residents move in, depending on the property's status. Owners of existing rentals had 90 days from the ordinance's effective date to register, and any changes to registration information must be updated within 30 days. When a rental property is sold and continues to be used as a rental, the new owner must file a fresh registration application within 30 days of the transfer, and registration certificates cannot be transferred between properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Landlords operating rental properties in Omaha should be familiar with the registration requirements set out in Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 48, art. II § 48-205, which requires filing with the permits and inspections division before occupancy or final occupancy approval. Compliant operators keep their registration current by submitting revised applications within 30 days whenever contact information, ownership, or other registered details change. When acquiring a rental property, new owners typically file a new registration application within 30 days of the transfer and take responsibility for all renewal obligations, including any applicable fees described elsewhere in the article.
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. 48, art. II § 48-205 establishes a registration system for rental properties, and tenants may find it useful to know whether their rental unit is properly registered with the city's permits and inspections division. A valid registration certificate should be issued to the property owner upon compliance, which can serve as a reference point when questions arise about a property's legal status. Tenants who have concerns about whether their rental is registered may contact the city's permits and inspections division directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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.
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