Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Regulations

Last verified: 2026-04-04
TL;DR
Las Vegas requires Short-Term Residential Rental License ($500) and the property must be your primary residence. Combined tax rate is 13.00%-13.38%. No annual day limit, but each stay must be 31 days or fewer per stay.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or regulatory advice. Short-term rental regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local government before listing your property or making investment decisions.
Key Requirements at a Glance
Permit ✓ Required — Short-Term Residential Rental License ($500)
Primary Residence ✓ Required
Annual Day Limit No limit — 31 days or fewer per stay
Tax Rate 13.00%-13.38%
Max Penalty Fines apply (amount varies)
Insurance $500,000 liability required

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Permit & Licensing

Short-Term Residential Rental License

FeeAmount
Initial cost$500
Renewal$500 / 1 year

The property must be your primary residence. This means investment properties are not eligible for this permit type.

Application Process

Apply online or at Planning Desk (495 S. Main St, City Hall); applications require public hearing at Planning Commission or City Council; home inspection by Code Enforcement required

Tax Obligations

TaxRateAuthority
Room Tax (outside Primary Gaming Corridor) 13.00% City of Las Vegas
Room Tax (inside Primary Gaming Corridor) 13.38% City of Las Vegas

Combined rate: 13.00%-13.38% of gross rental income.

Collection: Platform (accommodations facilitator) collects and remits monthly on behalf of operators; operators self-remit if not using a facilitator

Filing: Monthly; due by the 15th of the following month; remit to City of Las Vegas

Rental Limits

Las Vegas does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent. Each individual stay must be 31 days or fewer per stay.

Occupancy & Density Limits

Two persons per bedroom (excluding children under 12); maximum 16 persons at any given time

Zoning & Restrictions

Owner-occupied only; minimum 660 feet separation from another STR; maximum 3 bedrooms

Insurance & Safety

Insurance

Operators must maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance covering the property's use as a short-term rental.

Safety & Operating Requirements

Penalties for Non-Compliance

License suspension or revocation for second or subsequent violation within any 24-month period

Platform Requirements

Accommodations facilitators must include license number in listings, collect and remit taxes monthly, refuse bookings for unlicensed properties, and pay $3,000 annual facilitator license fee

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Las Vegas:

  1. Confirm eligibility. The property must be your primary residence. Investment properties are not eligible.
  2. Meet safety requirements. Evacuation map and procedures posted in each guest room (min 10x8 inches). Fire extinguisher in kitchen, garage, and each floor level with current service tag. Smoke alarms in all sleeping rooms. Carbon monoxide alarms installed per applicable codes. 24-hour local phone number providing response within 2 hours. Exterior placard with max occupancy and 24-hour contact information (min 8.5x11 inches).
  3. Obtain liability insurance. $500,000 minimum.
  4. Apply for Short-Term Residential Rental License. Submit application + $500 fee.
  5. Register for tax accounts. Set up hotel occupancy tax accounts with the city tax authority.
  6. Display your permit number. Include your permit/license number in all listings and advertisements.
  7. Collect and remit taxes. 13.00%-13.38% on all bookings.
  8. Renew annually. $500 renewal fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a permit to run an Airbnb in Las Vegas?
Yes. Operating a short-term rental — including an Airbnb or Vrbo — in Las Vegas requires a Short-Term Residential Rental License.
How much does a short-term rental permit cost in Las Vegas?
A Short-Term Residential Rental License in Las Vegas costs $500 per year.
Does Las Vegas require a short-term rental to be your primary residence?
Yes. Every Las Vegas permit type requires the property to be your primary residence, so investment or non-owner-occupied rentals generally are not eligible.
How many days a year can you short-term rent in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas does not cap the number of nights per year you can short-term rent, though permitting, zoning, and occupancy rules still apply.
What taxes do you pay on a short-term rental in Las Vegas?
Short-term rental stays in Las Vegas are subject to a combined 13.00% in lodging taxes. This combines 13.00% Room Tax (outside Primary Gaming Corridor) + 13.38% Room Tax (inside Primary Gaming Corridor). The host is responsible for collecting and remitting them.
What happens if you run a short-term rental without a permit in Las Vegas?
License suspension or revocation for second or subsequent violation within any 24-month period.

Official Sources

  1. Short-Term Rentals - City of Las Vegas
  2. Short Term Rentals FAQ - City of Las Vegas
  3. Short-Term Residential Rental General Information - City of Las Vegas Business Licensing
  4. Chapter 6.75 - Short-Term Residential Rental Regulations | Code of Ordinances | Las Vegas, NV
  5. Lodging Tax - State of Nevada Department of Taxation
  6. City of Las Vegas Transient Lodging Establishment Business License Division - Room Tax Packet