Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-321
Unlawful practices generally
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For purposes of this article, it is unlawful practice for any person, wholly or partially, because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age or disability/handicap or familial status to do any of the following: (a) To fail or refuse to negotiate or engage in real property transaction with a person. (b) To discriminate against a person in the terms, conditions or privileges of a real property transaction or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith. (c) To include in the terms or conditions of a real property transaction any discriminatory clause, condition or restriction. (d) To refuse to receive or to fail to transmit a bona fide offer to engage in a real property transaction. (e) To represent falsely that an interest in real property is not available for transaction. (f) To print, publish, circulate or display or cause to be printed, published, circulated or displayed any advertisement, notice or statement in connection with any prospective real property transaction which indicates, directly or indirectly, a discriminatory limitation or specification or any intention to make such discriminatory limitation or specification. (g) To offer, solicit, accept, use or retain a listing of real property in such a way that a person is likely to be discriminated against in a real property transaction or in the furnishing of facilities or services in connection therewith. (h) To deny any person access to, or membership or participation in, any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization, appraisal service or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting real property, or to discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation. (i) To do any of the following: (1) Resist, prevent, impede or interfere with the director in the lawful performance of duty under this article. (2) Obstruct or prevent a person from complying with the provisions of this article. (3) Retaliate against, coerce, intimidate, threaten or interfere with a person because the person: 1. Has alleged the existence of a practice unlawful under this article. 2. Has opposed a practice forbidden by this article. 3. Has made a complaint, testified, assisted or participated in an investigation, proceeding or hearing under this article.
Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-321 establishes a broad set of unlawful practices in real property transactions, prohibiting discrimination based on characteristics such as race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, familial status, and several other protected categories. The rule covers a wide range of conduct, from refusing to negotiate or transmit offers, to publishing discriminatory advertisements, to denying access to real estate services like multiple-listing organizations. It also prohibits retaliation against anyone who reports, opposes, or participates in proceedings related to these discriminatory practices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-321 generally ensure that all aspects of their rental or sales process—including advertising, lease terms, negotiations, and access to facilities—are free from distinctions based on protected characteristics. Compliant operators typically review listings, advertisements, and communications to confirm they contain no language that signals discriminatory preferences, directly or indirectly. They also take care not to retaliate against any person who raises a concern or participates in an investigation related to this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-321, tenants and prospective tenants have the right to engage in real property transactions without facing discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, disability, familial status, or sexual orientation. If a person believes they have experienced a discriminatory practice—such as being falsely told a unit is unavailable or facing retaliation for raising a complaint—they may have grounds to file a complaint with the relevant local authority or seek assistance from a tenant-rights organization familiar with Omaha's fair housing framework. Participation in any investigation or proceeding related to this article is itself protected, meaning adverse action taken in response to such participation may constitute an additional violation.
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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