Lincoln, NE local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Nebraska landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Partly. |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | Yes. |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Partly. Rental dwellings with three or more units need a City permit to operate, and the permit counts as registration. One- and two-unit rentals must register with the Building Official only if they have been the subject of a violation; other one- and two-unit rentals may register voluntarily.
Verified Source: Lincoln Mun. Code §§ 5.38.015, 5.38.020 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15
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Yes. No one may offer or advertise a short-term rental (stays of 30 days or less) without a City license. Occupancy is capped at two persons per sleeping area, up to 12. Applicants must certify smoke and CO alarms, egress and a contact who can reach the unit within 45 minutes. The license fee is $250 a year, and licenses are valid for one year.
Verified Source: Lincoln Mun. Code §§ 5.39.020, 5.39.030 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15
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