Occupancy Limits: Boulder City vs Las Vegas

Does Boulder City limit how many guests can stay at an STR?

Boulder City bans STRs, so no STR-specific occupancy formula exists. General residential occupancy limits under building and maintenance codes still apply.

What are the occupancy rules for a long-term rental?

Long-term rentals follow Nevada landlord-tenant law (NRS 118A) and building code minimum floor area per occupant. HOA rules may also apply.

What is the maximum number of guests at a Las Vegas STR?

LVMC Chapter 6.75 caps licensed short-term rentals at no more than three bedrooms and applies an overnight maximum of 16 occupants. Daytime gatherings are further limited by residential noise and nuisance rules, and the city prohibits special events such as weddings or ticketed parties regardless of whether the headcount stays under 16.

Can I license a 4-bedroom or larger home as an STR in Las Vegas?

No. LVMC Chapter 6.75 limits short-term rental licensing inside the City of Las Vegas to single-family detached homes with three bedrooms or fewer. A larger home cannot qualify for a Conditional Use Verification or business license regardless of square footage or proposed occupancy controls.

Is there a minimum stay requirement for STRs in Las Vegas?

Nevada AB 363 (2021), effective July 1, 2022, imposes a two-night minimum stay on non-owner-occupied STRs in counties with 700,000 or more residents. Because Las Vegas separately requires owner occupancy under LVMC Chapter 6.75, single-night bookings are most commonly cited as prohibited transient party rentals at addresses that fail the owner-occupancy or licensing criteria.