Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-21
INSPECTION OF DWELLINGS, DWELLING UNITS, ETC.—BY PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
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The Permits and Inspections Department is hereby authorized and directed to enter and make such inspections as are necessary to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, nursing units, hotel units and premises located within the city, in order that they may perform his duty of safeguarding the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of all dwellings and of the general public. For the purpose of making such inspections the officer is hereby authorized to enter, examine and survey at all reasonable time all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises. The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit and rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the Permits and Inspections Department free access to such dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit and its premises, at all reasonable times for the purpose of such inspection, examination and the survey. (1964 Code, § 12A-2)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-21, the city's Permits and Inspections Department is authorized to enter and inspect dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and related premises at all reasonable times to assess their condition and protect the health, safety, and welfare of occupants and the general public. Owners, occupants, and those in charge of such properties are required to provide the department with free access for these inspections. The provision establishes both the city's inspection authority and the corresponding access obligation that falls on those who control the property.
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Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-21 places a clear access obligation on property owners and managers: when the Permits and Inspections Department requests entry at a reasonable time for an inspection, compliant operators generally provide unobstructed access to the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, and its premises. Maintaining records of inspection visits and any corrective actions taken is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Familiarity with the scope of the department's authority under this section can help property managers respond appropriately when inspection requests are made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. II § 15-21 establishes that the Permits and Inspections Department has the authority to inspect rental housing conditions to safeguard occupant health, safety, and welfare, which means tenants in Bellevue have access to a city mechanism for addressing housing condition concerns. Tenants who believe their unit has habitability or safety issues may contact the Permits and Inspections Department to inquire about requesting an inspection under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bellevue's local ordinances can help occupants understand how this inspection process works and what options may be available to them.
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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