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Nebraska security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit
1 month of rent
Return deadline
14 days
Interest
Not required by the statute

Up to one month's rent, plus a pet deposit of up to 1/4 of one month's rent. The balance and a written itemization are due within fourteen days after the tenancy ends. Housing agencies are exempt from the cap.

Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 · read on 2026-11-09

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Maximum legal deposit
$2,500
Up to 1 month of rent under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416.
Return deadline
14 days
Within 14 days after the tenancy ends: the balance and a written itemization, delivered or mailed to the tenant.
Interest required
No
Not required by the statute
Nebraska: Up to one month's rent, plus a pet deposit of up to 1/4 of one month's rent. The balance and a written itemization are due within fourteen days after the tenancy ends. Housing agencies are exempt from the cap.
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416 · read on 2026-11-09

Nebraska: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nebraska?

Up to 1 month of rent under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-1416. Up to one month's rent, plus a pet deposit of up to 1/4 of one month's rent. The balance and a written itemization are due within fourteen days after the tenancy ends. Housing agencies are exempt from the cap.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Nebraska?

14 days. Within 14 days after the tenancy ends: the balance and a written itemization, delivered or mailed to the tenant.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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