Grow Your Lincoln Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From the Haymarket to Wilderness Hills, Near South to Fallbrook — MaidProfit gives Lincoln cleaning companies the tools to serve Nebraska’s capital and Big Red country.
Why Lincoln Is a Growing Cleaning Market
Lincoln is Nebraska’s capital and second-largest city, home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a diversified economy that provides stable, growing demand for cleaning services. With 295,000 residents and steady population growth, Lincoln offers cleaning businesses a solid market.
UNL’s 25,000+ students create predictable seasonal demand for apartment turnovers and move-in/move-out cleaning. The university’s faculty and staff, along with state government employees, provide a reliable base of professional clients who value recurring cleaning.
Lincoln’s southern and southeastern suburbs (Wilderness Hills, Fallbrook, Pine Lake) feature newer homes and growing families. The city’s tech sector is expanding along the innovation corridor, attracting young professionals who prioritize time-saving services like professional cleaning.
Capital City + University = Stable Demand
State government jobs and university employment provide Lincoln with unusually stable employment, which means stable cleaning demand regardless of economic cycles. MaidProfit helps you capture and retain these dependable clients.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What Lincoln Cleaners Charge
Lincoln cleaning rates are competitive for Nebraska, with the southern suburbs commanding the strongest rates.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $95 – $205 | $140 |
| Deep Cleaning | $180 – $380 | $265 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $220 – $450 | $320 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.07 – $0.14 | $0.10 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $80 – $175 | $118 |
Wilderness Hills, Fallbrook, and the south Lincoln suburbs command premium rates. The Haymarket and downtown attract young professional clients. Near-campus areas offer student-related volume at moderate rates.
Lincoln Cleaning Business Requirements
City of Lincoln Business License
Lincoln requires a business license (occupation tax) from the Finance Department. Fees are based on gross receipts.
Nebraska Business Registration
Register your LLC with the Nebraska Secretary of State ($105 filing fee). Register with the Department of Revenue for tax obligations.
Sales Tax Compliance
Nebraska charges 5.5% state sales tax plus 1.75% Lincoln local tax (7.25% total). Cleaning services are generally taxable. Register and remit through the Department of Revenue.
General Liability Insurance
Recommended for all Lincoln cleaning businesses. Expect $350–$700/year for $500K–$1M coverage.
Workers’ Compensation
Nebraska requires workers’ compensation for all employers with one or more employees. Strict enforcement.
University Housing Compliance
If cleaning university-affiliated housing, you may need to meet specific insurance and background check requirements set by property management companies.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“Lincoln’s mix of government employees and university families creates perfect clients — stable, reliable, and they value consistency. MaidProfit’s recurring scheduling has my 80+ clients on autopilot.”
“We handle 100+ student apartment turnovers every August. MaidProfit’s bulk scheduling and team management make it possible without hiring temporary staff. It’s our biggest revenue month.”
“South Lincoln’s new neighborhoods are growing fast. MaidProfit’s online booking captures new homeowners as they search for cleaning services. We added 30 recurring clients in Wilderness Hills alone this year.”