Nebraska Community Association Laws
HOA liens (Ch. 52-2001), Municipal Custodianship for Dissolved HOAs (Ch. 18, Art. 31), Condominiums (Ch. 76 — two acts), Mobile Home Parks (Mobile Home L&T Act), corporate acts (Nonprofit — Ch. 21), NREC & NEOC resources. Reference hub
Nebraska takes a light-touch, document-driven approach. There’s no omnibus HOA act; instead, associations rely on corporate law and their declarations, with a dedicated HOA lien statute for assessments and a municipal-custodianship “safety net” for dissolved HOAs. Condominiums are covered by two statutes (pre-1984 and modern), while mobile home parks operate under a detailed landlord-tenant framework with clear notice rules. The trade-off is flexibility over uniformity—boards and owners need to know their documents and cite the right statute for the right community type.
At a glance
- HOAs: No single HOA act; key statutes include HOA liens (52-2001) and the Municipal Custodianship for Dissolved HOAs (18-3101→3105).
- Condominiums: Two regimes — Nebraska Condominium Act (76-825→894) and Condominium Property Act (76-801→823).
- Co-ops: No housing-specific act; typically organize under corporate/cooperative statutes.
- Mobile Home Parks: Mobile Home Landlord & Tenant Act (76-1450→76-14,111).
- Corporate form: Most associations are Nebraska nonprofits under Ch. 21 — Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act.
- Managers: No CAM-specific license; see Manager Licensing for notes and NREC resources.
Primary Statutes
HOA Liens & Definitions
Creates/defines HOA assessment liens, priority, notice, escrow option, and statement duties.
Municipal Custodianship for Dissolved HOAs
Allows a city/village to be appointed custodian to manage a dissolved HOA; court-supervised process.
Condominiums — Nebraska Condominium Act
Applies to condos created on/after Jan 1, 1984 (management, powers, records, disclosures).
Condominiums — Condominium Property Act
Legacy regime for pre-1984 condos; still relevant for older properties.
Mobile Home Parks — Mobile Home L&T Act
Covers lot rental, notices, rules, remedies, abandonment, etc.
§§ 76-1450→76-14,111 (Act) ·
§ 76-1490 (60-day rent-increase notice)
Corporate Acts — Nebraska Nonprofit Corporation Act
Formation, powers, meetings, records, member rights; applies to most Nebraska associations.
Popular Sections (direct links @ Nebraska Legislature)
HOA-related
Condominiums (modern act)
Co-ops (general corporate tools)
Administrative Rules
Nebraska does not have condo/HOA-specific administrative codes or an ombudsman program. Use the statutes above and the resources below.
Fair Housing (NEOC)
Landlord-Tenant
Manager Licensing
Community Association Managers
- No Nebraska-specific CAM license program for HOA/condo management.
- Real-estate licensing may apply for rental/brokerage activity; see NREC.
Professional credentials (optional)
- Industry certifications like CMCA/AMS/PCAM (CAI/CAMICB) are common but not mandated by state law.
Governing Documents & Overlays
- Governing documents: Articles, CC&Rs/Declaration, Bylaws, Rules/Resolutions; amendments per statute & docs.
- Federal overlays: Fair Housing Act, ADA (where applicable), FDCPA (collections), FCC OTARD (antennas), Freedom to Display the American Flag Act.
- State/local overlays: Building codes; county/city ordinances; Sanitary & Improvement District (SID) frameworks (where applicable).
- Conflicts: Statutes generally control over conflicting governing documents; consult counsel for interpretation and enforcement strategy.
Key Contacts
Nebraska Real Estate Commission (NREC)
- Scope: Real-estate licensing oversight; property-management education/CE for licensees.
- Resources: Landlord-Tenant Acts TOC
Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission (NEOC)
- Housing discrimination: Intake & enforcement under Nebraska Fair Housing Act.
- Info: Housing Law · Act (PDF)
Nebraska Secretary of State — Business Services
Nebraska Legislature — Statutes
Disclaimer
This page is a general reference and not legal advice. Laws change; verify the current text on the official linked sites and consult qualified counsel for your situation.
Last updated: September 10, 2025