Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV (2026) § 13-331
Denial of housing to persons convicted of manufacturing or distributing controlled substance
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Nothing in this article prohibits conduct against a person because such person has been convicted by any court of competent jurisdiction of the illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 USC 802) and as defined by Nebraska law.
Under Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-331, the fair housing protections established elsewhere in Article IV do not extend to individuals who have been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of illegally manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance under federal or Nebraska law. In other words, the article's anti-discrimination rules leave room for housing decisions based specifically on such convictions. This carve-out is narrowly defined and applies only to convictions for manufacture or distribution, not to drug-related history more broadly.
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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-331 creates a specific exception within Article IV's fair housing framework, allowing property owners and managers to take adverse housing actions against applicants or tenants who have been convicted of illegally manufacturing or distributing a controlled substance as defined under federal or Nebraska law. Compliant operators typically document that any such decision is grounded in a qualifying conviction rather than other protected characteristics. Because this exception is narrowly worded, operators generally ensure their screening policies distinguish clearly between the covered conviction types and other criminal history.
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Omaha, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. IV § 13-331 carves out an exception to the fair housing protections in Article IV, meaning those protections generally do not apply when a housing denial is based on a conviction specifically for illegal manufacture or distribution of a controlled substance. Tenants who believe a denial was based on other grounds—or on criminal history that does not fall within this narrow exception—may have grounds to raise that distinction when challenging a housing decision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with Omaha's ordinances can help individuals understand whether a particular situation falls inside or outside this exception.
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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