Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-63
SAME—MINIMUM FLOOR AREA FOR DWELLING UNIT
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(A) Every dwelling unit not used for light housekeeping and consisting of only one habitable room shall contain at least 120 square feet of habitable room floor area. (B) Every dwelling unit used for light housekeeping and consisting of only one habitable room shall contain at least 150 square feet of habitable floor area. (1964 Code, § 12A-19)
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-63 sets minimum floor-area requirements for single-room dwelling units. A one-room unit not used for light housekeeping must have at least 120 square feet of habitable floor area, while a one-room unit that is used for light housekeeping must have at least 150 square feet. These thresholds apply regardless of how the unit is marketed or rented.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Bellevue should verify that any single-habitable-room dwelling unit meets the floor-area minimums established under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-63—at least 120 square feet for non-light-housekeeping units and at least 150 square feet for light-housekeeping units. Compliant operators typically document the measured habitable floor area of each such unit before renting it and retain those records. Units that fall below the applicable threshold may be subject to code-enforcement action by the city.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-63, tenants living in a single-room dwelling unit have a right to a minimum amount of habitable floor space—120 square feet for non-light-housekeeping arrangements and 150 square feet for light-housekeeping arrangements. If a unit appears to fall below these minimums, tenants may consider filing a complaint with Bellevue's code-enforcement or housing inspection office, raising the violation as a defense in relevant legal proceedings, or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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