Eviction in Douglas County (Omaha), Nebraska

Where eviction cases are filed in Douglas County (Omaha), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Douglas County (Omaha)

Eviction court: Douglas County Court (4th Judicial District) - Civil/Small Claims Division — County court Court page
Filing fee: $62.00-$82.00 county court civil filing (varies with amount in controversy: $62 up to $1,500, $72 to $7,500, $82 above); writ of restitution $5.00 docket fee Nebraska Judicial Branch Filing Fees and Court Costs (effective 07-01-2026)
Notice before filing (state law): 7 calendar days' written notice of nonpayment and intent to terminate; landlord may terminate if rent is not paid within that time. Nebraska rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026): $1,368/month HUD
Renter households: 91,733 (38% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-22

Where eviction cases are filed in Douglas County (Omaha)

Eviction cases in Douglas County (Omaha) are heard by the Douglas County Court (4th Judicial District) - Civil/Small Claims Division (County court).

Civil/Small Claims Division, Douglas County Civic Center — 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 · website
Hall of Justice (main clerk) — 1701 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68183 · website

Court eviction page · E-filing · Search court records · Self-help center

Civil Division hears landlord-tenant disputes (civil cases up to $70,000); Civil/Small Claims phone 402-444-5424, hours 8:00-4:30. eFiling is mandatory for attorneys; self-represented parties may register for eNotice.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Douglas County (Omaha)

$62.00-$82.00 county court civil filing (varies with amount in controversy: $62 up to $1,500, $72 to $7,500, $82 above); writ of restitution $5.00 docket fee

Sheriff/constable service and mileage are separate.

Source: Nebraska Judicial Branch Filing Fees and Court Costs (effective 07-01-2026)

The Nebraska eviction process

Nebraska state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Douglas County (Omaha):

Written termination notice under § 76-1431 (7 calendar days for nonpayment; 14-day cure/30-day termination for material breach; 5 days for violent/drug activity) or § 76-1437 (30 days, month-to-month)
File complaint for restitution stating the statutory basis, specific facts, premises description, and proof of notice compliance (§ 76-1441)
Summons issued stating trial date; served within 3 days of issuance and returnable within 5 days, excluding nonjudicial days (§ 76-1442)
Bench trial (no jury) held 10 to 14 days after the summons is issued (§ 76-1446); continuance only for good cause, later continuances only by agreement or extraordinary cause, with possible rent deposit (§ 76-1443)
Judgment terminating the rental agreement
Writ of restitution issued at landlord's request; sheriff or constable restores possession within 10 days of issuance (§ 76-1446)

Full Nebraska eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Douglas County (Omaha)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio	$1,090
1 bedroom	$1,148
2 bedrooms	$1,368
3 bedrooms	$1,813
4 bedrooms	$2,046

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Douglas County (Omaha): $1,201/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

HUD designates this metro a Small Area FMR area: Housing Choice Voucher programs here use ZIP-code-level Small Area FMRs; figures shown are the metro-wide FMRs used for other programs.

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; city ordinances (if any) are covered on city pages.

Eviction help in Douglas County (Omaha)

Free legal help

Legal Aid of Nebraska (Housing Justice program) — Free help for eligible renters; apply by AccessLine or online (no walk-ins). Omaha office 209 S. 19th Street, Suite 200.

City rules in Douglas County (Omaha)

Omaha landlord-tenant rules

Other Nebraska counties

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Douglas County (Omaha)?

Eviction cases in Douglas County (Omaha) are filed with the Douglas County Court (4th Judicial District) - Civil/Small Claims Division.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Douglas County (Omaha)?

$62.00-$82.00 county court civil filing (varies with amount in controversy: $62 up to $1,500, $72 to $7,500, $82 above); writ of restitution $5.00 docket fee.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Douglas County (Omaha)?

Legal Aid of Nebraska (Housing Justice program).

What is the fair market rent in Douglas County (Omaha)?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,368 per month (1-bedroom: $1,148).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.