Short-Term Rental Laws in Las Vegas, NV (2026)
The city of Las Vegas allows short-term rentals (stays under 31 consecutive days) only with a Short-Term Residential Rental business license, which requires a free Conditional Use Verification, a Code Enforcement home inspection, and a $500 annual license fee. The biggest restriction is that the home must be the owner's primary residence and 'owner-occupied' throughout every rental period -- the owner must actually reside and sleep on site while guests stay -- and the unit may have no more than three bedrooms, must sit at least 660 feet from any other short-term rental and 2,500 feet from a resort hotel, and is barred from apartment buildings and several master-planned areas such as Summerlin. Unlicensed operators face civil fines of $1,000 to $10,000 per violation, assessable per day. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
⏳ Verification in progress — data compiled July 10, 2026, human review pending
Las Vegas STR rules at a glance
| Legal status | Primary residence only |
|---|---|
| Permit required | Yes |
| Permit name | Short-Term Residential Rental business license (with Conditional Use Verification) |
| Permit fee | $500 |
| Renewal | Annual |
| Owner occupancy required | Yes |
| Primary residence only | Yes |
| Max units per owner | 1 |
| Minimum stay | 1 night |
| Total occupancy taxes | ~13% of gross revenue |
| Insurance | Liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $500,000 is required; the operator must file a certificate of insurance with the city before commencing operation and maintain the coverage continuously (LVMC 6.75.040(H), 6.75.090(J)). |
| Enforcement | The city runs a dedicated 24-hour Short-Term Residential Rental Complaint Hotline (702-229-3500) and uses Code Enforcement inspections, warrants, and state-law subpoena power (LVMC 6.75.140) to obtain platform records. Platforms must verify a city license before listing, print the license number in every listing, and file quarterly booking reports. Enforcement is active: in January 2024 the City Council upheld a $180,000 penalty (accrued at $500/day over roughly 360 days) against an unlicensed operator, and valley-wide crackdowns continued through 2025. Parties/events are prohibited, noise audible 50 feet away violates the code, and all advertising must display the license number. |
| Current rules effective | 2022-08-17 |
What will guests pay in taxes on a Las Vegas stay?
Itemized occupancy taxes for Las Vegas, NV — enter your nightly rate to see the real cost breakdown.
Las Vegas occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Combined transient lodging (room) tax -- city of Las Vegas (13%)· collection varies | $58.50 |
| Total tax (13%) | $58.50 |
| Guest pays | $508.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
Permits & licensing
Las Vegas requires Short-Term Residential Rental business license (with Conditional Use Verification) to operate a short-term rental — the fee is $500, renewed annual.
The Conditional Use Verification (CUV) application to the Planning Division is free; the business license itself carries a $500 annual license fee. Separately, hosting platforms ('accommodations facilitators' such as Airbnb/Vrbo) must hold their own city license at a $3,000 annual fee (LVMC 6.75.124).
Zoning & location rules
STRs are a conditional use under LVMC 19.12.070: limited to a single owner-occupied dwelling per parcel with no more than three bedrooms; must be at least 660 feet from any other short-term residential rental and at least 2,500 feet from a resort hotel; prohibited in apartment buildings; in P-O, O, C-1, C-2 and C-PB commercial districts allowed only in the residential component of mixed-use development. The city also states STRs are prohibited in several master-planned areas including Summerlin, Sun City Summerlin, Town Center, Skye Canyon, Cliff's Edge, Symphony Park, Grand Canyon Village, and any property subject to the Form-Based Code. HOA written permission is required if applicable, and in common-interest communities the governing documents must expressly authorize transient rentals. Maximum occupancy is 2 persons per bedroom (excluding children under 12), capped at 16 persons.
Taxes
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Combined transient lodging (room) tax -- city of Las Vegas13% of the listing price (including cleaning fees) for stays of 30 days or less outside the Primary Gaming Corridor; 13.38% inside the corridor. Airbnb collects and remits for its bookings, and LVMC 6.75.128 requires every licensed accommodations facilitator (platform) to collect and remit all transient lodging taxes to the city monthly; operators remain liable and must collect and remit (by the 15th of the following month) for direct bookings or unlisted platforms. Nevada has no separate state lodging tax line for hosts -- state tourism shares are built into the combined rate. | 13% | varies |
Enforcement & penalties
The city runs a dedicated 24-hour Short-Term Residential Rental Complaint Hotline (702-229-3500) and uses Code Enforcement inspections, warrants, and state-law subpoena power (LVMC 6.75.140) to obtain platform records. Platforms must verify a city license before listing, print the license number in every listing, and file quarterly booking reports. Enforcement is active: in January 2024 the City Council upheld a $180,000 penalty (accrued at $500/day over roughly 360 days) against an unlicensed operator, and valley-wide crackdowns continued through 2025. Parties/events are prohibited, noise audible 50 feet away violates the code, and all advertising must display the license number.
For license holders, the civil fine is $1,000 per violation or the nightly rental value of the unit, whichever is greater. Operating without a license carries a civil fine of $1,000 to $10,000 for each violation, and a separate fine may be assessed for each day a violation continues. Violations can also be charged as misdemeanors punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and six months' imprisonment, with each day a separate offense.
⚠️ HOA/condo rules may prohibit STRs regardless of city law.
Recent rule changes in Las Vegas
December 30, 2025material
Federal court halts neighboring Clark County's STR fines and citations (not the city of Las Vegas)
US District Judge Miranda Du granted a preliminary injunction finding Clark County's short-term rental enforcement regime (license requirements, fines, distance rules) likely violates the 14th Amendment; the county cannot enforce many provisions while the GLVSTRA case proceeds. This applies to unincorporated Clark County, a separate jurisdiction from the city of Las Vegas, whose LVMC 6.75 rules remain in effect -- but the litigation could influence STR regulation across the valley.
Official source →April 18, 2025
Clark County adopts new enforcement tactics against problem STRs (neighboring jurisdiction)
Clark County (the separate jurisdiction surrounding the city of Las Vegas) adopted new enforcement tactics presented April 1, 2025: a hired vendor proactively scans rental listings and cross-references addresses for Title 7 violations, unpaid fines can be placed as property liens (fines over $5,000 added as special assessments to tax rolls), and a Short-Term Rental Education Enforcement Team (STREET) manages complaints. City of Las Vegas rules were not changed, but the county's posture reflects continued valley-wide enforcement pressure.
Official source →January 1, 2025
City proposes amendment 25-0102-TXT1 to LVMC 6.75 (definitional and insurance-documentation cleanup)
The city's Community Development department drafted ordinance amendment 25-0102-TXT1 (Bill No. 2025-, exact hearing/adoption dates not confirmed) that: conforms the STR definition to NRS 268.0195; expressly excludes accessory structures, accessory dwelling units, tents, trailers and mobile units from STR use; treats each dwelling unit on a multi-unit parcel as a separate STR requiring its own license; tightens the owner-occupied definition to require the owner's use of a 'traditional bedroom'; and requires a certificate of insurance for the $500,000 general liability coverage issued by an insurer licensed in Nevada. Core rules (owner-occupancy, $500 fee, distances, 3-bedroom cap) are unchanged. Adoption status could not be confirmed from public records as of 2026-07-10.
Official source →January 23, 2024material
City Council upholds $180,000 penalty against unlicensed STR
The Las Vegas City Council denied an appeal and upheld a $180,000 penalty (about $500 per day across roughly 360 booked days) plus a lien against a home near Sahara and Rancho that operated without a license -- a signal enforcement milestone showing per-day fines are applied in practice.
Official source →
Frequently asked questions
›Is Airbnb legal in Las Vegas?
Airbnb is legal in Las Vegas, NV, only for your primary residence — dedicated investment properties generally cannot be short-term rentals. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
›Do I need a permit for a short-term rental in Las Vegas?
Yes. Las Vegas requires a Short-Term Residential Rental business license (with Conditional Use Verification) to operate a short-term rental, which costs $500 and must be renewed every year. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
›How much does a Las Vegas short-term rental permit cost?
The Short-Term Residential Rental business license (with Conditional Use Verification) costs $500 (annual renewal). The Conditional Use Verification (CUV) application to the Planning Division is free; the business license itself carries a $500 annual license fee. Separately, hosting platforms ('accommodations facilitators' such as Airbnb/Vrbo) must hold their own city license at a $3,000 annual fee (LVMC 6.75.124).
›Can I Airbnb a non-primary residence in Las Vegas?
Generally no. Las Vegas limits short-term rentals to the operator's primary residence, which rules out running a dedicated investment property as a short-term rental in most cases. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
›What taxes do short-term rental hosts pay in Las Vegas?
Hosts in Las Vegas are subject to: Combined transient lodging (room) tax -- city of Las Vegas (13%) — roughly 13% 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 Las Vegas?
For license holders, the civil fine is $1,000 per violation or the nightly rental value of the unit, whichever is greater. Operating without a license carries a civil fine of $1,000 to $10,000 for each violation, and a separate fine may be assessed for each day a violation continues. Violations can also be charged as misdemeanors punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and six months' imprisonment, with each day a separate offense. The city runs a dedicated 24-hour Short-Term Residential Rental Complaint Hotline (702-229-3500) and uses Code Enforcement inspections, warrants, and state-law subpoena power (LVMC 6.75.140) to obtain platform records. Platforms must verify a city license before listing, print the license number in every listing, and file quarterly booking reports. Enforcement is active: in January 2024 the City Council upheld a $180,000 penalty (accrued at $500/day over roughly 360 days) against an unlicensed operator, and valley-wide crackdowns continued through 2025. Parties/events are prohibited, noise audible 50 feet away violates the code, and all advertising must display the license number.
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Sources
- City of Las Vegas -- 'Can My Home Become a Short-Term Rental?' one-page overview (CD-10187-07-24), Business Licensing Divisionretrieved July 10, 2026
- City of Las Vegas -- Short-Term Rentals (Code Enforcement page)retrieved July 10, 2026
- City of Las Vegas -- Short Term Rentals FAQretrieved July 10, 2026
- City of Las Vegas -- 21-0576-TXT1 ordinance packet amending LVMC 6.75 / 4.20 / 19.12 to conform to AB363 (adopted 2022)retrieved July 10, 2026
- Las Vegas Municipal Code Chapter 6.75 -- Short-Term Residential Rental (Municode)retrieved July 10, 2026
- Airbnb Help Center -- Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Nevadaretrieved July 10, 2026
- Fox5 Vegas -- $180,000 fine for illegal short-term rental in Las Vegas (Jan 23, 2024)retrieved July 10, 2026
- Fox5 Vegas -- Clark County short-term rental owners continue legal fight after judge's order to halt fines, citations (Dec 30, 2025)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 Las Vegas and a qualified professional before operating.