Registration Rules: Las Vegas vs Paradise

How do I register a short-term rental in Las Vegas?

Registration under LVMC Chapter 6.75 is a two-stage process. First, file a Conditional Use Verification (CUV) through the Citizen Portal at lasvegasnevada.gov/dashboard under Planning and Zoning; the CUV is reviewed by Planning, requires a home inspection by Code Enforcement, and returns to Planning for a second review. After CUV approval, apply for the $500 annual Short-Term Residential Rental Business License through Business Licensing.

How often do I have to renew my Las Vegas STR registration?

Both the CUV and the Business License must be renewed every year under LVMC Chapter 6.75. Renewal re-verifies the primary-residence requirement, the 660-foot separation from other licensed STRs, the 2,500-foot resort-corridor buffer, the $500,000 liability insurance minimum, and the 24-hour responsible-party contact. Lapsed registrations expose the operator to the city's per-day unlicensed-operation fines of $500 (first offense) and $1,000 (repeat within twelve months).

What documents does Las Vegas require for STR registration?

The application package under LVMC Chapter 6.75 requires: Nevada government ID showing the rental address as the applicant's primary residence, proof of at least $500,000 per occurrence in liability insurance, a 24-hour responsible-party contact, a floor plan or bedroom count establishing three bedrooms or fewer, Clark County Transient Lodging Tax registration, and confirmation that the site satisfies both the 660-foot STR-to-STR separation and the 2,500-foot resort-corridor buffer.

Can I run an STR in unincorporated Clark County?

The county adopted Chapter 7.100 with a 1% housing cap and 1,000-foot separation. However, a federal court injunction is currently blocking enforcement.

Why so few permits issued?

Only 194 of ~3,000 possible permits issued. The 2,500-foot resort hotel buffer eliminates much of the Strip-adjacent area, and the application window closed August 2023.