Nebraska Short-Term Rental Regulations by City

Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 3 markets in Nebraska.

1

⛔ Strict

33%

1

⚠️ Moderate

33%

1

✅ Permissive

33%

⛔ Strict

1 market

Lincoln

Nebraska

Strict

Lincoln requires short-term rental operators to obtain an annual license and maintain the property as their primary residence.

Permit requiredPrimary residence

0.2% total tax

⚠️ Moderate

1 market

Kearney

Nebraska

Moderate

The City of Kearney requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit, adhere to specific occupancy limits based on sleeping areas, and remit both sales and hotel occupation taxes.

Permit required

0.1% total tax

✅ Permissive

1 market

Omaha

Nebraska

Permissive

The City of Omaha does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental permit or regulatory chapter in its municipal code. However, hosts are required to register with the City Finance Department and remit a 5.5% City Occupancy Tax in addition to state and county lodging taxes.

0.2% total tax