North Las Vegas, NV Accessory Structures: ADU Rental Restrictions (2026)

Two different rules govern North Las Vegas ADU rentals. For long-term rentals (rentals of 31 days or more), an ADU may be rented as a separate dwelling unit without a city registration requirement under the Nevada AB 396 (2025) framework, although a residential rental business license from the City Business Licensing Division may apply to non-owner-occupied rentals. For short-term rentals (under 31 days, Airbnb/Vrbo), Nevada AB 363 (Chapter 499, 2021) directed Clark County cities to adopt STR licensing ordinances and gave municipalities authority to cap permits, require distance buffers between licensed STRs, mandate neighbor notification, require a local responsible-party contact reachable within 30 minutes, and limit occupancy (typically 2 persons per bedroom or a maximum total). North Las Vegas adopted STR rules under NLVMC consistent with AB 363, including registration fees, fire and life-safety inspection, and proof of liability insurance. ADUs used as STRs must meet the same standards as the main dwelling. Many master-planned HOAs (Aliante, Sun City Aliante, Eldorado, Coleman Highlands) prohibit STRs through CC&Rs regardless of city permit. Operating an unlicensed STR in North Las Vegas carries escalating fines patterned on the AB 363 framework. The Clark County Transient Lodging Tax (typically 13.38% combined including state/Clark County Combined Surcharge) applies to all stays under 31 days.