Short-Term Rental Laws in Clark County, NV (2026)
Unincorporated Clark County legalized short-term rentals under Chapter 7.100 (adopted June 21, 2022) and requires a Short-Term Rental Unit License ($45 application, $150 inspection, plus a $750/year annual fee for 3 or fewer bedrooms or $1,500/year for larger homes), but the application window has been closed since August 21, 2023 and only a small fraction of applicants ever received licenses. The biggest current wrinkle is a December 17, 2025 federal preliminary injunction that bars the county from enforcing the license requirement, daily fines, nuisance declarations, and liens while the county's appeal proceeds, though transient lodging tax obligations continue. Always confirm current requirements with the county before operating.
Clark County STR rules at a glance
| Legal status | Restricted |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Permit name | Short-Term Rental Unit License |
| Permit fee | $750 |
| Renewal | Annual |
| Owner occupancy required | No |
| Primary residence only | No |
| Max units per owner | 1 |
| Minimum stay | 2 nights |
| Total occupancy taxes | ~13.38% of gross revenue |
| Insurance | General liability insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence (CCC 7.100.170(c)); an excess/umbrella policy may be used to meet the minimum, and the certificate of insurance must identify that the unit is used for transient lodging. An updated certificate is required at each annual renewal. |
| Enforcement | Clark County created a Short Term Rental Education Enforcement Team (STREET) in the Code Enforcement/Public Response Office and runs a 24/7 complaint hotline at (702) 455-8314. Licensees must install noise monitoring devices and designate a local representative able to respond within 30 minutes. Before the injunction the county aggressively issued daily fines and recorded liens against unlicensed operators. Since the Dec. 17, 2025 federal preliminary injunction (GLVSTRA and homeowners v. Clark County, D. Nev., Judge Miranda Du), the county cannot require an STR license, issue or enforce daily fines, declare STRs a public nuisance, or record liens/special assessments while its Ninth Circuit appeal proceeds; the county's website still states unlicensed operation is unlawful. |
| Current rules effective | 2022-06-21 |
What will guests pay in taxes on a Clark County stay?
Itemized occupancy taxes for Clark County, NV — enter your nightly rate to see the real cost breakdown.
Clark County occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Clark County Combined Transient Lodging Tax (room tax) (13.38%)· collection varies | $60.21 |
| Total tax (13.38%) | $60.21 |
| Guest pays | $510.21 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
Permits & licensing
Clark County requires Short-Term Rental Unit License to operate a short-term rental — the fee is $750, renewed annual.
Annual license fee is $750 for 3 or fewer bedrooms and $1,500 for more than 3 bedrooms, plus a non-refundable $45 application fee and $150 inspection fee (Year 1 totals: $945 or $1,695). The application period closed Aug. 21, 2023 (initial applicants were chosen by random-number lottery), and no new applications are being accepted. Since Dec. 17, 2025, a federal preliminary injunction bars the county from enforcing the license requirement pending appeal.
Zoning & location rules
Licensed STRs are allowed in residential zoning districts of unincorporated Clark County (Title 30, Ch. 30.44 amended by the 2022 ordinance). Key locational limits: 1,000-foot separation between licensed STRs (state minimum was 660 ft), 2,500-foot separation from resort hotels, licenses capped at 1% of housing units in each unincorporated area (town), apartments prohibited (per AB363), and condominiums/multifamily allowed only if governing documents expressly permit transient lodging and no more than 10% of units in the building (minimum 10-unit buildings) are STRs. Properties in HOAs/common-interest communities need express authorization in governing documents.
Taxes
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Clark County Combined Transient Lodging Tax (room tax)Rate varies by location within unincorporated Clark County, roughly 10.5%-13.38% of listing price (13.38% applies in the Primary Gaming Corridor/Stadium District area). Licensed accommodations facilitators (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) report and remit tax for bookings made through their platforms; Airbnb confirms it collects in unincorporated Clark County. Hosts must still file monthly transient lodging tax returns with the Department of Business License and remit tax themselves on any direct (non-platform) bookings. Tax obligations were not suspended by the December 2025 injunction. | 13.38% | varies |
Enforcement & penalties
Clark County created a Short Term Rental Education Enforcement Team (STREET) in the Code Enforcement/Public Response Office and runs a 24/7 complaint hotline at (702) 455-8314. Licensees must install noise monitoring devices and designate a local representative able to respond within 30 minutes. Before the injunction the county aggressively issued daily fines and recorded liens against unlicensed operators. Since the Dec. 17, 2025 federal preliminary injunction (GLVSTRA and homeowners v. Clark County, D. Nev., Judge Miranda Du), the county cannot require an STR license, issue or enforce daily fines, declare STRs a public nuisance, or record liens/special assessments while its Ninth Circuit appeal proceeds; the county's website still states unlicensed operation is unlawful.
Under Chapter 7.100 (currently enjoined from enforcement): operating without a license carries a daily fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; other violations are fined the greater of the unit's nightly rental value or $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation; licenses may be suspended or revoked, unlicensed operation is declared a public nuisance, and unpaid fines could be recorded as liens/special assessments. All of these penalty and nuisance provisions are blocked by the December 17, 2025 preliminary injunction pending appeal.
⚠️ HOA/condo rules may prohibit STRs regardless of city law.
Getting legal in Clark County: the playbook
Generated from this market's verified rules — each step traces to the sources at the bottom of this page.
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Verify your zoning
Location rules apply: Licensed STRs are allowed in residential zoning districts of unincorporated Clark County (Title 30, Ch. 30.44 amended by the 2022 ordinance). Key locational limits: 1,000-foot separation between licensed STRs (state minimum was 660 ft), 2,500-foot separation from resort hotels, licenses capped at 1% of housing units in each unincorporated area (town), apartments prohibited (per AB363), and condominiums/multifamily allowed only if governing documents expressly permit transient lodging and no more than 10% of units in the building (minimum 10-unit buildings) are STRs. Properties in HOAs/common-interest communities need express authorization in governing documents. Confirm your parcel's zoning with the county before applying.
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Check the covenant layer
HOA/condo rules may prohibit STRs regardless of city law.
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Apply for the Short-Term Rental Unit License
Budget $750 (annual renewal). Annual license fee is $750 for 3 or fewer bedrooms and $1,500 for more than 3 bedrooms, plus a non-refundable $45 application fee and $150 inspection fee (Year 1 totals: $945 or $1,695). The application period closed Aug. 21, 2023 (initial applicants were chosen by random-number lottery), and no new applications are being accepted. Since Dec. 17, 2025, a federal preliminary injunction bars the county from enforcing the license requirement pending appeal. Apply through the county — the official application page is linked in the sources below.
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Line up required insurance
General liability insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence (CCC 7.100.170(c)); an excess/umbrella policy may be used to meet the minimum, and the certificate of insurance must identify that the unit is used for transient lodging. An updated certificate is required at each annual renewal.
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Set up tax collection & remittance
Platforms don't collect everything here: Clark County Combined Transient Lodging Tax (room tax) (13.38%) is remitted by the host in at least some cases. Register with the taxing authority before your first booking and calendar the filing deadlines.
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Configure your listing to the operating limits
Set your calendar and listing rules to respect the 2-night minimum stay, 1-unit-per-owner limit — platform delisting and fines in this market typically start with listings that visibly violate these limits.
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Calendar the renewal before you forget it
This permit renews annual (budget $750 again). Most cities take weeks to process renewals and don't send reminders — our Host plan emails you at 60/30/7 days out.
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Know the cost of getting it wrong
Under Chapter 7.100 (currently enjoined from enforcement): operating without a license carries a daily fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; other violations are fined the greater of the unit's nightly rental value or $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation; licenses may be suspended or revoked, unlicensed operation is declared a public nuisance, and unpaid fines could be recorded as liens/special assessments. All of these penalty and nuisance provisions are blocked by the December 17, 2025 preliminary injunction pending appeal. Clark County created a Short Term Rental Education Enforcement Team (STREET) in the Code Enforcement/Public Response Office and runs a 24/7 complaint hotline at (702) 455-8314. Licensees must install noise monitoring devices and designate a local representative able to respond within 30 minutes. Before the injunction the county aggressively issued daily fines and recorded liens against unlicensed operators. Since the Dec. 17, 2025 federal preliminary injunction (GLVSTRA and homeowners v. Clark County, D. Nev., Judge Miranda Du), the county cannot require an STR license, issue or enforce daily fines, declare STRs a public nuisance, or record liens/special assessments while its Ninth Circuit appeal proceeds; the county's website still states unlicensed operation is unlawful.
Recent rule changes in Clark County
January 6, 2026material
Clark County votes to appeal federal injunction
The Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to appeal the December 17, 2025 federal court order that suspended enforcement of the county's short-term rental licensing and penalty provisions. The preliminary injunction remains in place while the appeal (to the Ninth Circuit) proceeds.
Official source →December 17, 2025critical
Federal court enjoins Clark County STR licensing and penalties
U.S. District Judge Miranda Du (D. Nev.) granted a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit brought by the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association and homeowners, finding the county's enforcement scheme likely violates Fourteenth Amendment due process because the county punished unlicensed operation while providing no functional path to a license (only about 174-209 licenses issued since the 2023 lottery). The county cannot require an STR license, issue or enforce daily fines, declare STRs a public nuisance, or record liens/special assessments while the case proceeds.
Official source →October 15, 2025
County notice on transient lodging tax reporting for STR licensees
The Department of Business License notified licensees that they must file monthly transient lodging tax returns for direct bookings under CCC 7.100.170(k), while licensed accommodations facilitators (e.g., Airbnb, Vrbo) report and remit tax only for bookings made through their platforms. Tax obligations continue notwithstanding the litigation.
Official source →August 28, 2025material
Court blocks 'platform provisions' aimed at Airbnb/Vrbo
Judge Miranda Du granted an emergency preliminary injunction blocking Chapter 7.110 platform provisions that would have required booking platforms to verify county license numbers, monitor listings, and deactivate unlicensed rentals, finding they likely conflict with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The county's licensing scheme, 1% cap, and distance rules were left in place at that stage.
Official source →April 15, 2024material
Mass denial notices sent to STR license applicants
The Department of Business License mailed denial notices to applicants with incomplete applications, ineligible property owners, or ineligible residential units under Chapter 7.100, with a 30-day appeal window under CCC 7.100.110.
Official source →August 21, 2023material
STR license application period closed
Complete applications for a Short-Term Rental Unit License had to be submitted by Aug. 21, 2023. The application period has remained closed since, with no announced timeline for reopening, leaving most operators unable to obtain a license.
Official source →
Frequently asked questions
›Is Airbnb legal in Clark County?
Airbnb is legal in Clark County, NV, but with significant restrictions — check the zoning and eligibility rules on this page before listing. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
›Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Clark County?
Yes. Clark County requires a Short-Term Rental Unit License to operate a short-term rental, which costs $750 and must be renewed every year. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
›How much does a Clark County short-term rental permit cost?
The Short-Term Rental Unit License costs $750 (annual renewal). Annual license fee is $750 for 3 or fewer bedrooms and $1,500 for more than 3 bedrooms, plus a non-refundable $45 application fee and $150 inspection fee (Year 1 totals: $945 or $1,695). The application period closed Aug. 21, 2023 (initial applicants were chosen by random-number lottery), and no new applications are being accepted. Since Dec. 17, 2025, a federal preliminary injunction bars the county from enforcing the license requirement pending appeal.
›Can I Airbnb a non-primary residence in Clark County?
Yes — Clark County does not limit short-term rentals to primary residences, although each owner is capped at 1 unit. Zoning and other restrictions may still apply. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
›What taxes do short-term rental hosts pay in Clark County?
Hosts in Clark County are subject to: Clark County Combined Transient Lodging Tax (room tax) (13.38%) — roughly 13.38% total on gross rental revenue. Platforms like Airbnb collect some of these automatically; check each line's collection method on this page.
›What happens if I operate a short-term rental illegally in Clark County?
Under Chapter 7.100 (currently enjoined from enforcement): operating without a license carries a daily fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000; other violations are fined the greater of the unit's nightly rental value or $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation; licenses may be suspended or revoked, unlicensed operation is declared a public nuisance, and unpaid fines could be recorded as liens/special assessments. All of these penalty and nuisance provisions are blocked by the December 17, 2025 preliminary injunction pending appeal. Clark County created a Short Term Rental Education Enforcement Team (STREET) in the Code Enforcement/Public Response Office and runs a 24/7 complaint hotline at (702) 455-8314. Licensees must install noise monitoring devices and designate a local representative able to respond within 30 minutes. Before the injunction the county aggressively issued daily fines and recorded liens against unlicensed operators. Since the Dec. 17, 2025 federal preliminary injunction (GLVSTRA and homeowners v. Clark County, D. Nev., Judge Miranda Du), the county cannot require an STR license, issue or enforce daily fines, declare STRs a public nuisance, or record liens/special assessments while its Ninth Circuit appeal proceeds; the county's website still states unlicensed operation is unlawful.
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Sources
- Clark County Department of Business License - Short-Term Rental Unitsretrieved July 10, 2026
- Clark County - Short-Term Rental Units Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)retrieved July 10, 2026
- Clark County Ordinance No. 4959 (signed June 21, 2022) - CCC 4.08, 6.12, 7.100, 7.110, 30.44 (Short-Term Rental Units)retrieved July 10, 2026
- NRS Chapter 244 (AB363 codified: NRS 244.35351-244.35359, rental of residential units as transient lodging in counties of 700,000+)retrieved July 10, 2026
- Clark County Department of Business License - Short-Term Rental Transient Tax Reporting notice (Oct. 15, 2025)retrieved July 10, 2026
- Airbnb Help Center - Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Nevadaretrieved July 10, 2026
- GLVSTRA - Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction, Halts Clark County Short-Term Rental Fines (Dec. 17, 2025 order)retrieved July 10, 2026
- Avalara MyLodgeTax - Nevada court halts Clark County short-term rental licensing and penalty rules pending appeal (Jan. 2026)retrieved July 10, 2026
This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Rules change and enforcement varies — verify current requirements with Clark County and a qualified professional before operating.