Nebraska generally allows one month's rent plus a quarter-month pet deposit. The balance and itemization must be sent within 14 days after termination.
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Max deposit
1
months' rent
Return deadline
14
days after tenancy ends
Interest required
—
statute silent
Separate account
—
statute silent
Maximum Security Deposit
1 month's rent
Additional appropriate pet deposit up to 0.25 month permitted; housing agencies excepted.
Return Deadline
14 days
After tenancy termination; mail to supplied address or last-known address.
Interest on Deposit
Statute silent
Not established.
Separate Account Required
Statute silent
Not established.
⚖️ Permitted Deductions
Rent; damages from rental-agreement or §76-1421 noncompliance.
📋 Official Source
The information on this page is sourced from the primary Nebraska statute. Always verify against the current official text before making decisions.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Nebraska?
Nebraska law limits security deposits to 1 month's rent. Additional appropriate pet deposit up to 0.25 month permitted; housing agencies excepted.
How long does a landlord have to return the security deposit in Nebraska?
Nebraska landlords must return the security deposit — or provide a written itemized statement of deductions — within 14 days after the tenancy ends. After tenancy termination; mail to supplied address or last-known address.
Does Nebraska require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
Nebraska's security deposit statute does not expressly address whether landlords must pay interest on deposits. Not established.
Must Nebraska landlords keep security deposits in a separate bank account?
Nebraska's statute does not clearly require a separate account for security deposits. Not established.
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Security deposit laws change — always verify the current statute or consult a licensed attorney in Nebraska before making decisions. Official source: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=76-1416. Last reviewed: 2026-10-10.