Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-51
SAME—REQUIRED WINDOW AREA
Operative Text
Every habitable room shall have at least one window facing directly to the public street or alley or open air space of at least eight feet in width. The minimum total window area, measured between stops, for every habitable room shall be one-eighth of the floor area but in no event less than eight square feet of such room. Whenever the only window in a room is skylight-type window in the top of such room, the total window area of such skylight shall equal at least 15 percent of the total floor area of such room. Skylight-type windows existing on the effective date of the total floor area, shall be increased to 15 percent, but no skylight-type window shall be installed in lieu of a window where a skylight has not previously existed. (1964 Code, § 12A-18)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-51, every habitable room must have at least one window that opens directly to a public street, alley, or open air space at least eight feet wide. The total window area must equal at least one-eighth of the room's floor area, with an absolute minimum of eight square feet. Rooms that rely solely on a skylight must have skylight area equal to at least 15 percent of the floor area, and skylights cannot be newly installed as a substitute where no skylight previously existed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Bellevue should ensure that every habitable room meets the window requirements set out in Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-51, including verifying that each room has a qualifying window facing a street, alley, or open air space of sufficient width. Compliant operators calculate window area as a fraction of floor area and confirm it meets the one-eighth minimum—or the 15 percent skylight threshold where applicable. Renovation or new construction plans are typically reviewed against these standards before work begins to avoid code deficiencies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Bellevue can look to Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-51 to understand the minimum window and natural light standards their habitable rooms must meet. If a room appears to lack a qualifying window or falls short of the required window area, tenants may consider documenting the condition and reaching out to the local code enforcement or housing authority to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what options may be available, such as raising a code deficiency as part of a broader habitability concern.
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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