Work by homeowners.
Omaha Municipal Code § 43-288
in effectSec. 43-288. - Work by homeowners.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this article, a person may build, construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, or otherwise improve a building or structure upon a property which he or she owns, and in which he or she resides, without holding the license otherwise required for such activity under this article. Such person shall obtain all required permits and inspections, pay all required permit fees, and otherwise comply with all other requirements of this code in conducting such building activity. A property owner may construct or act as a contractor for one new home on vacant land owned by the property owner in a five-year period without having to obtain the required contractor license. A homeowner/property owner may not obtain permits in their name and use unlicensed contractors to perform the work on their property. An owner of residential real estate who improves homes for resale or speculation shall obtain the required contractor license or use a licensed contractor. Work defined as routine maintenance under section 43-72 is exempt from this article.
(Ord. No. 39090, § 1, 8-16-11; Ord. No. 42712, § 1, 10-26-21)
Source: City of Omaha, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ne/omaha/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OMMUCOCHGEORVOII_CH43BU_ARTIXCO_S43-288WOHOFetched: 10/28/2026