Nebraska Deposit Interest Rules
no interest requiredNebraska has no statewide requirement that landlords pay interest on security deposits (14 of 51 US jurisdictions do). Your lease may still promise interest — if it does, that promise is enforceable.
Educational information: generated from our Nebraska law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.
How Nebraska compares
14 of 51 US jurisdictions require landlords to pay interest on security deposits. Here is how Nebraska compares with other states in our database.
| State | Deposit Interest Rules |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | no interest required |
| Nevada | no interest required |
| New Hampshire | interest required (deposits held 1+ year) |
| New Jersey | interest required |
| New Mexico | interest required (amounts over 1 month on longer leases) |
Frequently asked questions
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Nebraska?
- No statewide statute requires it in Nebraska, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Maximum 1 month rent, plus additional 1/4 month for pet deposit (excluding service animals). Return within 14 days after receiving forwarding address. Willful non-compliance: 1 month rent or 2x deposit, whichever less.
- How large can the deposit itself be in Nebraska?
- Nebraska generally allows at most 1 month's rent as a security deposit.
- When do I get my security deposit back in Nebraska?
- Generally within 14 days after receiving your forwarding address.
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Educational information generated from state statute data — not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in Nebraska for your specific situation.