Albuquerque requires Short-Term Rental Permits under Chapter 13, Article 9 for rentals under 30 days. Long-term casita rentals require no separate registration but must comply with the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (NMSA 47-8). Albuquerque has no rent control - New Mexico Statute 47-8A-3 preempts local rent control. Lodgers' Tax (5%) applies to STRs.
Albuquerque Chapter 13, Article 9 (Short-Term Rental Ordinance, adopted 2021) requires a permit for any residential rental of 30 days or less, including casitas operated as STRs. Permit requirements include: owner registration; primary residence designation; 24-hour local contact requirement; safety inspections; remittance of 5 percent Albuquerque Lodgers' Tax (Chapter 4, Article 6) plus 5.125 percent New Mexico gross receipts tax. STR density caps apply in some neighborhoods. Long-term casita rentals (30+ days) require no city registration but must comply with the New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act (NMSA 47-8). New Mexico Statute 47-8A-3 preempts local rent control statewide. The Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act applies for pre-1978 properties. Cottonwood and planned westside HOAs commonly restrict STRs through declarations. Casitas in historic districts (Old Town, Huning Highland) face HPD architectural restrictions but no separate rental restrictions.
Operating STRs without a permit violates Chapter 13, Article 9 with fines up to $500 per day and permit denial. Unremitted Lodgers' Tax accrues with city and state collection actions, including possible liens. New Mexico Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act violations are state matters with civil remedies. HOA STR violations follow declaration-based fines and possible injunction.
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