Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-66
SAME—MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY FOR DWELLING UNITS OF TWO OR MORE ROOMS
Operative Text
No dwelling unit consisting of two or more rooms shall be occupied by more occupants than the total number which is calculated on the following basis: Type of Room Subtotal Kitchen 0 Each room containing less than 80 square feet of floor area 0 Each habitable room containing at least 80 but less than 100 square feet of floor area 1 Each habitable room containing 100 or more square feet of floor area 2 (Code 1964, § 12A-19)
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-66 establishes a formula for calculating the maximum number of people who may legally occupy a dwelling unit that has two or more rooms. Kitchens and rooms smaller than 80 square feet count for zero occupants, rooms between 80 and 99 square feet count for one occupant, and rooms of 100 square feet or more count for two occupants. The total of these per-room figures sets the ceiling on how many people may live in the unit at one time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. III § 15-66, compliant property operators typically measure each room in a dwelling unit and apply the ordinance's square-footage tiers before setting occupancy limits in a lease. Keeping accurate floor-area records for each habitable room helps demonstrate that any stated occupancy cap is grounded in the code's formula rather than an arbitrary restriction. Operators generally review these calculations whenever a unit is renovated or its layout changes, since alterations to room size can shift the allowable occupancy total.
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 § 15-66 gives tenants a basis for understanding whether the occupancy limit stated in their lease or posted by a landlord is consistent with the city's room-size formula. If a tenant believes the stated limit is lower than what the code's calculation would allow, they may consider contacting Bellevue's code enforcement or housing inspection office to request a review. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nebraska housing law can also help residents understand how this provision applies to their living 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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