How Paradise Handles Short-Term Rentals: A Practical Guide

Every city handles short-term rentals a little differently. In Paradise, Nevada, there are 3 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Permit Requirements

Clark County Code Chapter 7.100 requires a Short-Term Rental Unit license for any rental of 30 consecutive days or less in unincorporated Clark County including Paradise. The unit cannot be within 2,500 feet of a resort casino or within 1,000 feet of another STR.

Key details: Code chapter: Clark County Code Chapter 7.100. Resort buffer: 2,500 ft from any resort casino. STR-to-STR buffer: 1,000 ft from another STR. Owner limit: 1 licensed STR per natural person or entity. 24/7 response: Designated responsible person — 30-minute response.

CCC §7.100.230(d)(1)(I) sets a fine of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 for operating an unlicensed STR. Other violations carry a fine equivalent to the nightly rental value of the unit or room or $500, whichever is greater, for a first offense; subsequent offenses carry the nightly value or $1,000, whichever is greater. The County can also seek injunctive relief and place a tax lien for unpaid fines.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Paradise actively enforces its permit requirements requirements.

Occupancy Limits

CCC Chapter 7.100 caps occupancy at the lesser of two persons per bedroom or ten persons per residential unit. Hosting weddings, parties, or commercial events at an STR is prohibited.

Key details: Occupancy formula: Lesser of 2/bedroom or 10/unit. Bedroom count source: Clark County Assessor records. Parties / weddings: Prohibited. Minimum guest age: 21. Fine (first offense): Nightly value or $500, whichever is greater.

Exceeding the licensed occupancy is a violation under §7.100.230 carrying a fine equal to the nightly rental value or $500 (first offense) / $1,000 (subsequent), whichever is greater. Hosting a prohibited event is a separate violation that can also trigger license revocation under §7.100.220.

Compared to other cities, Paradise takes a harder line on occupancy limits. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Registration Rules

An STR license application costs $45 (non-refundable). The annual license fee is set by the County Commission based on the number of bedrooms in the unit and must be paid each year at renewal. License is non-transferable and unit-specific.

Key details: Application fee: $45 non-refundable. Annual license fee: Set by Commission, per-bedroom. Transferable: No. Advertising requirement: License number on every listing. Renewal: Annual, before anniversary date.

Operating with an expired or lapsed license is treated as operating without a license — fine $1,000 to $10,000 per CCC §7.100.230(d)(1)(I). Failure to display the license number in advertising is a separate violation. The License Hearing Officer can suspend or revoke for repeated infractions.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Paradise actively enforces its registration rules requirements.

The Bottom Line

Paradise is tougher than many cities when it comes to short-term rentals. Out of the 3 rules covered here, 3 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Paradise, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

These rules come from Paradise's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.