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Zoning Guide

Omaha Zoning & Land Use Guide

Editor-verified· 2026-09-20
Last updated: Verified:

Key Zoning Facts

Planning Department
City of Omaha Planning Department(402) 444-5150
Building Code Edition
2018 IBC/IRC and related locally adopted Omaha codes
ADUs Allowed
Yes
Primary District
R-6 — Multi-Family Residential

Regulatory Layers That Apply in Omaha

Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.

Federal

State — Nebraska

  • Building Code: No mandatory statewide residential code; local adoption
View Nebraska zoning overview

County — Douglas County

  • Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning

City / Municipal

The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.

Overlay Districts

No overlay districts identified.

Private Restrictions

  • HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
  • Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.

Primary Zoning Districts

R-6Multi-Family Residential
C-2General Commercial
Min Lot
None
Max Height
75 ft
Front Setback
0 ft
Side Setback
0 ft
Rear Setback
0 ft

ADU Rules in Omaha

ADUs:Allowed
Parking
No additional parking required for an ADU under Omaha's current ADU reform summary
Full ADU rules for Omaha →

Permit Costs & Timelines

Permit Costs & Timelines

Specific permit fee schedules for Omaha are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.

Check Omaha permit fees →

Official Sources

City-specific

City of Omaha Planning Departmentplanning.cityofomaha.orgOfficial sourceOmaha Municipal Codelibrary.municode.comOfficial source

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I build an ADU in Omaha?
Omaha's March 2024 zoning reform allows ADUs by right in several districts and by conditional use in others. Check the parcel's zoning and current §55-763 before applying.
What building codes does Omaha use?
Omaha Municipal Code §43-121 currently adopts the 2018 IBC, 2018 IRC, 2018 commercial IECC provisions, and 2018 IEBC with local amendments and stated exclusions.