Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Omaha, NE

Is your property eligible for an ADU?

# of Properties

147,379

Owner-occupied

72%

Zoning districts

Avg Home Value

$266,804

Median Lot Size

0.18 acres

Avg Income

$93,000

Residential Types:

147,379 housing units

Apts (4+ units)

Other

98%

Zoning Districts:

167,253 parcels · 34 districts

R4(35

31%(52,193)

17%(27,938)

14%(23,314)

8%(14,030)

Other

30%(49,778)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Omaha, NE?

Omaha, NE follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Eligibility

–Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
–Detached ADU: By Right

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

–Maximum size of 500 sq ft for an internal accessory dwelling unit in the R-WRN district.

Detached ADU Size Limits

–Maximum of 500 sq ft for a detached ADU (backyard cottage) in the R-WRN district; no size cap in other districts.

Max Units

–1 ADU per site (lot) for all residential uses (single-family, duplex, multifamily)

Owner Occupancy

–No owner-occupancy requirement.

What's allowed on your lot?

These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.

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ADU rules in other Nebraska municipalities

Rules change at the town line. Check the municipality your property is actually in.

Douglas County

Unincorporated Douglas

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