Occupancy Limits: Las Vegas vs Paradise

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.

How many people can stay in my 4-bedroom STR in unincorporated Clark County?

Maximum 10 overnight guests: 2 per bedroom times 4 bedrooms plus 2 additional. Infants under 2 typically do not count. The absolute hard cap for any STR is 16 overnight guests regardless of bedroom count.

Can I count my finished basement as an extra bedroom to raise the occupancy?

Only if the basement meets Clark County Title 30 definition of a legal bedroom with proper egress window, minimum 70 square feet, and building code compliance. Informal sleeping spaces do not count toward STR occupancy.