Nebraska HOA & Condominium Law
13 active Nebraska statutes govern homeowners associations and condominiums in the state. The corpus encodes 46 specific requirements across governance, finance, reserves, disclosure, and enforcement.
Estoppel Disclosure Workflow
13 standard items
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CommunityPay has not verified a state-specific statutory resale certificate regime in Nebraska. Disclosure follows a non-statutory estoppel workflow. The 13 items below reflect standard title company and lender expectations, not legal requirements specific to any particular association.
- Current periodic assessment amount and any unpaid or delinquent assessments
- Pending or approved special assessments
- Reserve fund balance and designated projects
- Most recent balance sheet and income/expense statement
- Current operating budget
- Insurance coverage provided for the benefit of owners
- Pending lawsuits, unsatisfied judgments, or threatened litigation
- Board composition, meeting frequency, and governance status
- Declaration, bylaws, and rules and regulations
- Capital expenditures approved or anticipated for current and next two fiscal years
- Transfer fees, move-in/move-out fees, or other charges upon sale
- Known violations of the governing documents or applicable codes
- Right of first refusal or other restraints on transfer
Nebraska does not cap RC preparation fees by statute.
In CommunityPay, an association's manager, accounting firm, or staff generates the certificate from its books, with no per-certificate charge from CommunityPay.
What Nebraska Law Requires
Governance (19)
- Defines the applicability of the Nebraska Condominium Act. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-826
- The act is based on the Uniform Condominium Act and provides a comprehensive framework for condominium creation, governance, and owner protections. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-826
- Governs all condominiums created in Nebraska. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-826
- Imposes a duty of good faith on all parties in the performance and enforcement of every provision of the Nebraska Condominium Act. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-836
- Enumerates 15 powers of the unit owners association, including bylaws and rules, budgets and assessments, hiring, litigation (requires 80% affirmative vote excluding declarant votes), contracts, common element regulation, improvements, and property acquisition. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-860
- Minimum board size is 3 members after declarant control ends. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-861
- Board members must exercise ordinary and reasonable care. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-861
- Once 50% of units conveyed, at least 25% of board must be elected by non-declarant owners. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-861
- Declarant control terminates 60 days after conveyance of 90% of units to non- declarant owners, or 2 years after all declarants cease offering units. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-861
- Not less than ten nor more than fifty days in advance Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-866
- Notice must be given not less than 10 nor more than 50 days in advance, by hand delivery or certified mail. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-866
- Notice must specify time, location, and agenda items including any proposed amendments to declaration or bylaws. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-866
- Annual meeting required at least once per year. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-866
- Special meetings may be called by the president, a majority of the executive board, or unit owners holding 20% of votes. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-866
- Association meeting quorum is 35% of votes entitled to be cast, present in person or by proxy at the beginning of the meeting. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-867
- Executive board quorum is 50% of votes on the board at the beginning of the meeting. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-867
- Bylaws may require higher thresholds. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-867
- Reconstruction after damage may be declined only by a vote of 80% of owners. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-871
- The lien is prior to all other liens except pre- declaration liens, first mortgages recorded before the lien notice, and tax liens. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874
Financial (3)
- For condominiums with more than 15 units, the declaration must include a preventive maintenance plan prepared by a licensed engineer or architect, including depreciation studies and reserve analyses, an annually updated five-year capital plan, and minimum financial reserves based on the reserve analyses. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-842
- Includes authority to impose late fees and fines, prepare documents, and maintain insurance. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-860
- No statutory fee cap. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-884
Assessment (10)
- No super- priority period. Neb. Rev. Stat. §52-2001
- Assessment lien statute for non-condominium homeowners associations. Neb. Rev. Stat. §52-2001
- Maximum interest on past-due assessments is 18% per year. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-873
- Assessments for common expenses must be levied at least annually based on an adopted budget. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-873
- Within three years after the full amount of the assessments becomes due Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874
- Foreclosed in like manner as a mortgage on real estate Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874
- There is no super-priority period. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874
- Assessment lien attaches when the amount is recorded with the county register of deeds. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874
- Applies to units purchased on or after September 6, 2013. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874.01
- For condominiums, maximum escrow balance is 6 months of assessments. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874.01
Reserves (4)
- Prescribes required contents of the condominium declaration. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-842
- Added by Laws 2013, LB442. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-842
- Funds must be held in an interest-bearing checking account at a Nebraska bank. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874.01
- Funds are beyond the reach of creditors and must be returned with interest when the owner sells and has paid all assessments. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874.01
Disclosure (4)
- Within ten days after a request by a unit owner Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-884
- The purchaser is not liable for unpaid assessments exceeding the stated amount. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-884
- Requires the association to furnish resale disclosure information within 10 days of a unit owner's request. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-884
- Required disclosures include monthly assessment amounts, unpaid assessments, special assessments, most recent balance sheet and income/expense statement, current operating budget, insurance availability statement, leasehold term, and pending or threatened litigation. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-884
Enforcement (4)
- Same priority structure as the condominium statute: subordinate to pre-declaration liens, first mortgages, and tax liens. Neb. Rev. Stat. §52-2001
- Judicial foreclosure only. Neb. Rev. Stat. §52-2001
- Non-condominium HOAs are governed by CC&Rs, the HOA lien statute (§52-2001), and general corporate law. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-826
- Foreclosure is judicial. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-874
Insurance (2)
- Liability insurance is also required for common elements. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-871
- Requires property insurance against all risks of direct physical loss commonly insured against, at minimum 80% of actual cash value excluding land and foundations. Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-871
Sourced from CommunityPay's living legal corpus. Each requirement traces to a primary statute snapshot verified by a subject-matter expert.
Topic Coverage
Assessment Collection
6
Enforcement and Fines
3
Fiduciary Duty
3
Governance Documents
3
Foreclosure and Liens
2
Meetings and Notice
2
Developer Transition
1
Elections and Voting
1
Insurance Requirements
1
Resale Disclosure
1
Reserve Requirements
1
Each chip links to the Nebraska statutes addressing that topic. Counts reflect distinct statute assignments.
Applicable Statutes
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Homeowners' Association — Lien; Foreclosure; Statement
Assessment lien statute for non-condominium homeowners associations. Same priority structure as the condominium statute: subordinate to pre-declaration liens, first mortgages, and tax liens. No super- priority period. Judicial foreclosure only. Three-year statute of limitations. Statement of unpaid assessments must be provided within 10 business days of written request. Escrow capped at 6 months of assessments for units purchased on or after September 6, 2013.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Applicability
Defines the applicability of the Nebraska Condominium Act. Governs all condominiums created in Nebraska. The act is based on the Uniform Condominium Act and provides a comprehensive framework for condominium creation, governance, and owner protections. Non-condominium HOAs are governed by CC&Rs, the HOA lien statute (§52-2001), and general corporate law.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Obligation of Good Faith
Imposes a duty of good faith on all parties in the performance and enforcement of every provision of the Nebraska Condominium Act.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Declaration; Contents
Prescribes required contents of the condominium declaration. For condominiums with more than 15 units, the declaration must include a preventive maintenance plan prepared by a licensed engineer or architect, including depreciation studies and reserve analyses, an annually updated five-year capital plan, and minimum financial reserves based on the reserve analyses. Added by Laws 2013, LB442.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Unit Owners Association; Powers
Enumerates 15 powers of the unit owners association, including bylaws and rules, budgets and assessments, hiring, litigation (requires 80% affirmative vote excluding declarant votes), contracts, common element regulation, improvements, and property acquisition. Includes authority to impose late fees and fines, prepare documents, and maintain insurance.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Executive Board; Powers and Duties
Board members must exercise ordinary and reasonable care. Declarant control terminates 60 days after conveyance of 90% of units to non- declarant owners, or 2 years after all declarants cease offering units. Once 50% of units conveyed, at least 25% of board must be elected by non-declarant owners. Minimum board size is 3 members after declarant control ends. Board removal requires a two-thirds vote. Budget must be provided within 30 days of adoption; ratification meeting between 14 and 30 days after mailing. Annual condominium statement must be filed with county register of deeds by December 31.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Association Meetings
Annual meeting required at least once per year. Special meetings may be called by the president, a majority of the executive board, or unit owners holding 20% of votes. Notice must be given not less than 10 nor more than 50 days in advance, by hand delivery or certified mail. Notice must specify time, location, and agenda items including any proposed amendments to declaration or bylaws.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Quorums
Association meeting quorum is 35% of votes entitled to be cast, present in person or by proxy at the beginning of the meeting. Executive board quorum is 50% of votes on the board at the beginning of the meeting. Bylaws may require higher thresholds.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Insurance Requirements
Requires property insurance against all risks of direct physical loss commonly insured against, at minimum 80% of actual cash value excluding land and foundations. Liability insurance is also required for common elements. Reconstruction after damage may be declined only by a vote of 80% of owners.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Assessment for Common Expenses
Assessments for common expenses must be levied at least annually based on an adopted budget. Maximum interest on past-due assessments is 18% per year.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Lien for Assessments
Assessment lien attaches when the amount is recorded with the county register of deeds. The lien is prior to all other liens except pre- declaration liens, first mortgages recorded before the lien notice, and tax liens. There is no super-priority period. Foreclosure is judicial. Statute of limitations is 3 years after assessments become due. Statement of unpaid assessments must be furnished within 10 business days of written request. Not subject to homestead exemption.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Escrow Account
For condominiums, maximum escrow balance is 6 months of assessments. Funds must be held in an interest-bearing checking account at a Nebraska bank. Funds are beyond the reach of creditors and must be returned with interest when the owner sells and has paid all assessments. Applies to units purchased on or after September 6, 2013.
Nebraska Condominium Act — Resale of Unit; Information Required
Requires the association to furnish resale disclosure information within 10 days of a unit owner's request. Required disclosures include monthly assessment amounts, unpaid assessments, special assessments, most recent balance sheet and income/expense statement, current operating budget, insurance availability statement, leasehold term, and pending or threatened litigation. The purchaser is not liable for unpaid assessments exceeding the stated amount. No statutory fee cap.
Source: Nebraska state legislature. Statutes verified by CommunityPay. Last verified April 2026.
Pending & Recent Nebraska HOA Legislation
Last action: Apr 17, 2026
3 HOA-relevant bills tracked for Nebraska · refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · Source: LegiScan
Frequently Asked Questions — Nebraska HOA Law
How long does a Nebraska HOA have to deliver a resale certificate?
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-884, a Nebraska association must deliver the resale certificate within 10 calendar days of a written request from the unit owner, prospective purchaser, or their representative. Missing the deadline carries statutory consequences — including, in many states, release of the buyer from any unpaid amounts the seller owed at the time of the request.
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-884
How much advance notice must a Nebraska HOA give for meetings?
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-866, a Nebraska association must give unit owners at least 10 days advance notice of meetings. The notice must specify the date, time, place, and agenda items to be considered. Actions taken at a meeting that violates the notice requirement may be voidable on owner challenge.
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. §76-866
Answers derived from the Nebraska legal corpus. Every numeric value (fee caps, deadlines, percentages) is pulled from a primary-source statutory threshold record verified by CommunityPay.
Nebraska HOA Fee Benchmark
$232
Avg Median Monthly Fee
$120 – $1112
County Range
10442
Units Paying HOA Fees
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates (PUMS). 66 counties with data.
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