Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-324
"Covered multifamily dwellings" defined
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As used in this article, the term "covered multifamily dwellings" means: (a) Buildings consisting of four or more units if such buildings have one or more elevators; and (b) Ground floor units in other buildings consisting of four or more units.
Section 13-324 of Omaha's Code of Ordinances establishes which residential buildings fall under the accessibility-related requirements of Article IV. The term 'covered multifamily dwellings' captures two categories: any building of four or more units that has at least one elevator, and the ground-floor units in any other four-or-more-unit building that lacks an elevator. This definition sets the threshold for which properties and units must comply with the rest of the article's requirements.
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Property owners and managers operating multifamily housing in Omaha should determine whether their buildings meet the definition in § 13-324, as that classification triggers the obligations found throughout Article IV. Operators of elevator buildings with four or more units generally treat all units as covered, while those managing non-elevator buildings of the same size focus compliance efforts on ground-floor units. Keeping accurate records of building configuration—number of units, elevator presence, and floor locations—supports a clear compliance posture under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-324 defines which homes are protected under Omaha's Article IV multifamily dwelling rules, so tenants can use this definition to assess whether their unit qualifies for coverage. Renters in elevator buildings with four or more units, or on the ground floor of similar-sized non-elevator buildings, generally fall within the scope of the article's protections. Tenants who believe their unit should be covered but are not receiving the protections the article provides may consider contacting Omaha's city offices or a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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