Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-62
SAME—MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT
Operative Text
No habitable room in a dwelling shall have a ceiling height of less than that provided by the statutes of the state or the rules and regulations of enforcement procedures adopted thereto, which shall be in conformance with the standards established in the Uniform Building Code; but in no instance shall any habitable room have a ceiling height of less than seven feet six inches. At least one-half of the floor area of every habitable room located above the first floor shall have a ceiling height of seven feet six inches and the floor area of that part of any room where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered as part of the floor area in computing the total floor area of the room for the purpose of determining the maximum permissible occupancy thereof. (1964 Code, § 12A-19)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-62, every habitable room in a dwelling must meet a minimum ceiling height of seven feet six inches. For rooms located above the first floor, at least half of the floor area must reach that same height. Any portion of a room where the ceiling drops below five feet is excluded when calculating the room's usable floor area for occupancy purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-62 sets clear dimensional standards that compliant property operators apply when constructing, renovating, or renting habitable rooms. Operators generally verify that every habitable room meets the seven-foot-six-inch minimum, and that upper-floor rooms achieve that height across at least half their floor area. When calculating maximum occupancy, compliant operators exclude any floor area where the ceiling falls below five feet.
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. III § 15-62 establishes a right to habitable rooms that meet minimum ceiling-height standards, which can affect whether a space is legally considered livable and how its occupancy limits are calculated. Tenants who believe a room in their dwelling falls short of these standards may consider documenting the conditions and raising the violation with local code enforcement or a housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how this provision may apply to their housing situation.
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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