Omaha spray foam prices, worked out against OPPD's R-49 rule (October 2026)
Prices, code and utility terms checked October 22, 2026; OPPD's rebate status re-checked October 23, 2026.
Angi's nationwide range for installed spray foam is $0.60 to $3.10 per board foot. At those rates, spraying a 1,600 square foot Omaha attic floor to R-49 runs about $13,100 to $35,700 before any rebate, by our math. R-49 appears twice in Omaha: it's the ceiling level in Nebraska's energy code, and it's the minimum OPPD sets before it pays its attic rebate of $0.25 per square foot, capped at $500.
Nobody publishes an Omaha-only spray foam price that we could locate. The board-foot spread is Angi's national range, and every Omaha total on this page is our own math from it.
OPPD's attic check against the size of the foam bill
| Attic floor | Foam at R-49 | Board feet | Installed price | OPPD rebate ($0.25/sq ft, contractor cap $500) | Omaha price after OPPD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | Open-cell, 13.6 in | 13,611 | $8,200 to $21,800 | $250 | $7,950 to $21,550 |
| 1,000 sq ft | Closed-cell, 6.9 to 7.2 in | 6,901 to 7,206 | $9,000 to $22,300 | $250 | $8,750 to $22,050 |
| 1,600 sq ft | Open-cell, 13.6 in | 21,778 | $13,100 to $34,800 | $400 | $12,700 to $34,400 |
| 1,600 sq ft | Closed-cell, 6.9 to 7.2 in | 11,042 to 11,529 | $14,400 to $35,700 | $400 | $14,000 to $35,300 |
| 2,000 sq ft | Open-cell, 13.6 in | 27,222 | $16,300 to $43,600 | $500 | $15,800 to $43,100 |
| 2,000 sq ft | Closed-cell, 6.9 to 7.2 in | 13,803 to 14,412 | $17,900 to $44,700 | $500 | $17,400 to $44,200 |
OPPD's rebate grows with square footage, so it hits the $500 contractor cap at 2,000 square feet ($500 ÷ $0.25). Self-installed attic insulation tops out at $250, which a 1,000 square foot attic hits. On a 1,600 square foot Omaha attic, $400 back covers about 1% to 3% of an all-foam quote. The OPPD check helps, and it won't decide which foam you pick.
Sources: Angi, "How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? [2026 Data]" (updated Sep 9, 2026); Profoam product price sheet; OPPD, Weatherization Rebates.
How we got the Omaha numbers
| What we used | Open-cell | Closed-cell | Dated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angi, installed price per board foot | $0.60 to $1.60 | $1.30 to $3.10 | Updated Sep 9, 2026 |
| HomeGuide, installed price per square foot | $1.50 to $3.50 | $3.00 to $5.00 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| HomeGuide, usual minimum charge | $1,000 to $2,000 or more | $1,000 to $2,000 or more | Dec 1, 2025 |
| R-value per inch | R-3.6 | R-6.8 to R-7.1 | Profoam price sheet, valid from Aug 1, 2026 |
Our formula: inches = target R-value ÷ R per inch. Board feet = square feet × inches. Price = board feet × Angi's low or high rate, rounded to the closest $100. The OPPD rebate is $0.25 times the attic square footage, capped at $500.
The HomeGuide square-foot spread fits typical foam depths. On a 1,600 square foot attic it comes to $2,400 to $8,000, well under a 13-inch open-cell fill. Use HomeGuide for shallow work like basement walls, not for an R-49 attic.
Sources: Angi, "How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? [2026 Data]" (updated Sep 9, 2026); HomeGuide, "How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? (2026)" (Dec 1, 2025); Profoam product price sheet.
Nebraska's 2018 IECC table, turned into foam inches and dollars
Nebraska adopted the unamended 2018 IECC statewide on July 1, 2020. LB 405 moved the state from the 2009 IECC, and if a local jurisdiction hasn't adopted an energy code, the state Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE) enforces it. Douglas County, Sarpy County and Washington County are all climate zone 5A in PNNL's county data for the 2015 and 2021 IECC maps.
DWEE's residential fact sheet lists one statewide set of insulation levels (the sheet doesn't name a climate zone; Omaha's counties are zone 5 in PNNL's data). Next to each value we put the foam depth and an installed price for every 100 square feet:
| Part of an Omaha house | 2018 IECC R-value (DWEE fact sheet) | Open-cell depth | Open-cell per 100 sq ft | Closed-cell depth | Closed-cell per 100 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceiling | R-49 | 13.6 in | $820 to $2,180 | 6.9 to 7.2 in | $900 to $2,230 |
| Wood frame wall, cavity only | R-20 | 5.6 in | $330 to $890 | 2.8 to 2.9 in | $370 to $910 |
| Wood frame wall, cavity part of R-13 + R-5 | R-13 | 3.6 in | $220 to $580 | 1.8 to 1.9 in | $240 to $590 |
| Floor | R-30 | 8.3 in | $500 to $1,330 | 4.2 to 4.4 in | $550 to $1,370 |
| Basement or crawl space wall, cavity | R-19 | 5.3 in | $320 to $840 | 2.7 to 2.8 in | $350 to $870 |
| Basement or crawl space wall, continuous | R-15 | 4.2 in | $250 to $670 | 2.1 to 2.2 in | $270 to $680 |
These per-100 prices are rounded to the nearest $10 and ignore minimum job fees, so a modest Omaha basement job can cost more than the table suggests. Where a wall row's foam depth is close to the stud depth, ask the bidder to state the inches and the R-value they will reach.
DWEE also posts energy impact studies comparing the 2018 IECC with the 2021 and 2024 editions. Those are studies. The adopted Nebraska energy code is still the 2018 IECC.
Sources: Nebraska DWEE, Energy Codes; Nebraska DWEE, Residential Energy Code Fact Sheet: 2018 IECC (PDF); PNNL, Guide to determining climate zone by county (data files); Profoam product price sheet; Angi, "How Much Does Spray Foam Insulation Cost? [2026 Data]" (updated Sep 9, 2026).
Does the Omaha energy code even apply to an insulation job?
DWEE's fact sheet says the residential provisions apply to a new building, an addition, or a renovation, and it defines a renovation as alterations that "will cost 50% or more of the replacement cost" or a space that was not previously heated or cooled. By that definition, adding attic foam to an occupied Omaha house is usually a retrofit, and the code table above is a target to measure bids against. State law (81-1618, per DWEE) lets a city adopt its own energy code as long as it doesn't increase energy consumption.
The City of Omaha Planning Department's codes and amendments page lists the 2018 IRC, 2018 IBC, 2018 IEBC, 2012 IMC, 2023 NEC and the Omaha Plumbing Code, each with amendments. It lists no separate energy code. Whether a spray foam job needs an Omaha permit is unknown from that page, so call the Planning Department's permit line at 402-444-5350 before work starts.
Sources: Nebraska DWEE, Residential Energy Code Fact Sheet: 2018 IECC (PDF); City of Omaha Planning Department, Codes / Amendments.
What OPPD needs from your spray foam invoice
OPPD's weatherization program page shows the attic rebate as "AVAILABLE – Rebates are still open." To collect it:
- Be an OPPD residential customer with an account in good standing. Landlords qualify only if the OPPD account is theirs.
- Get the attic to a new total R-value of 49 or higher.
- Get a contractor invoice that lists the project type, itemized costs, the new attic R-value, the square feet of attic insulation installed, the business name and address, and the invoice or completion date.
- Apply through OPPD's online portal within 90 days of the purchase or completion date.
- Expect a check mailed to the account holder. OPPD's program page says within 60 days of approval; its terms say processing may take up to 6 weeks.
Each Omaha address gets one attic rebate every 15 years. Work done before November 28, 2023, when the weatherization program started, doesn't count. If the annual budget runs out, OPPD marks the program SOLD OUT and stops taking applications until the next calendar year.
Home age: OPPD's program page and terms conflict. The program page says homes "built in 2004 or prior." The August 2026 terms and conditions say the rebate is "only for homes built 15 years prior to Weatherization installation date." For a 2026 job, those rules point to different build years. If your Omaha house was built between 2005 and 2011, ask OPPD (402-536-4131) before you count on the check.
OPPD's terms don't name a material for the attic rebate. No line we read rules spray foam out, and no line names it, so ask OPPD to confirm foam qualifies if the $250 to $500 matters to your decision. OPPD has no rebate for wall, basement or crawl space insulation. Its FAQ says today's projects were prioritized and OPPD is evaluating others for the future.
Sources: OPPD, Weatherization Rebates; OPPD, Residential Rebate Terms & Conditions (PDF, updated August 2026).
M.U.D. and Black Hills Energy: no insulation rebates
Metropolitan Utilities District, Omaha's public gas and water utility, serves natural gas to 244,399 customers. Its 2026 residential rebates are $200 for a natural gas range, $200 for a natural gas dryer, and $75 for an irrigation rain sensor or smart watering controller. M.U.D. lists nothing for insulation or air sealing.
Black Hills Energy's Nebraska gas rebates (the HEAT program) cover gas water heaters and furnaces. We found no insulation rebate on that page. Whether Black Hills serves any address in the Omaha area is unknown from the pages we checked, so look at your gas bill.
Sources: Metropolitan Utilities District, About Us; Metropolitan Utilities District, Rebates; Black Hills Energy, Nebraska residential rebates.
OPPD's 3% loan for Omaha insulation work
For an Omaha spray foam bill in the five figures, OPPD's loan program may matter more than its rebate. Through DWEE's Dollar and Energy Saving Loan program, OPPD residential customers can borrow up to $30,000 combined at "3% or less" from participating Nebraska lenders. Form 2 covers added insulation, wall and ceiling insulation, and sealing of the building envelope, with a loan term of 1 to 15 years. DWEE reviews the project and reserves funds first, and your lender then tells you to proceed, so apply before any foam is sprayed. The project must be in OPPD's Nebraska service territory, on a property permitted for energy-efficient upgrades. Credit checks are up to the lender, and DWEE notes the final APR may vary by lender and loan fees charged. DWEE says you can also apply for OPPD rebates on the same project.
Sources: Nebraska DWEE, 3% OPPD Dollar and Energy Saving Loans.
Federal tax credit status
There is no federal tax credit for spray foam installed in Omaha in 2026. The IRS says the 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit "will not be allowed for any property placed in service after December 31, 2025." Our 2026 insulation rebate tracker logs program changes, and the Nebraska rebates page lists other state programs.
Sources: IRS, FAQs for modification of sections 25C, 25D, 25E, 30C, 30D, 45L, 45W and 179D (OBBB); IRS, Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit.
Comparing Omaha spray foam bids
Ask every Omaha bidder to write down, for each area: foam type, inches, square feet, the R-value reached, and whether the attic line meets OPPD's R-49 and invoice rules. Then put the totals next to the tables above. If one quote is well under the attic table, check the inches. If you're still choosing a foam, our open-cell vs closed-cell breakdown covers the tradeoffs, and how to compare spray foam quotes walks through the bid math line by line. Housing and climate data are on the Omaha spray foam page.
Asked about Omaha spray foam
Does OPPD pay more for spray foam than for blown-in insulation?
No. OPPD's attic rate is a flat $0.25 per square foot, and its rules name no insulation material, so a pricier foam job would get the same check as a cheaper one covering equal square footage. Ask OPPD to confirm foam qualifies before you count on it.
Will OPPD rebate basement or rim joist foam?
No. OPPD's weatherization rebates cover attic insulation and windows only. The 3% Dollar and Energy Saving Loan's Form 2 does cover wall and ceiling insulation.
Does Omaha follow the 2021 or 2024 IECC?
No. Nebraska's energy code is the 2018 IECC, in effect since July 1, 2020. DWEE has published impact studies of the 2021 and 2024 editions; those are not adopted code.
Which Omaha homes are too new for the OPPD rebate?
If it was built in 2004 or earlier, it meets both OPPD rules. Homes from 2005 to 2011 fall in the gap between OPPD's program page and its terms, so ask OPPD first. New construction does not qualify.