Occupancy Limits: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque vs Tijeras

Can I list a whole-house Airbnb in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

No. The village's June 2021 ordinance limits short-term rentals to owner-occupied Bed & Breakfast facilities under Village Code Chapter 9, Section 25(E)(1). The operator must be present on the property for the duration of every rental, which rules out unhosted whole-house listings on Airbnb or Vrbo.

How many guests can stay in a Los Ranchos B&B guestroom?

Each guestroom is capped at two adults under Village Code Chapter 9, Section 25(E)(1). Children twelve (12) and under do not count toward the two-adult limit. A three-guestroom B&B, for example, may host six adults plus children twelve and under.

Do I need a permit for occasional rentals during Balloon Fiesta?

Yes. The village requires an annual B&B permit even for short-term, seasonal operation such as Balloon Fiesta or the holiday weeks. The Planning & Zoning Commission reviews applications at its second-Tuesday meeting; contact Director Shanna Schultz at sschultz@losranchosnm.gov or (505) 344-6582.

How many guests can stay overnight at a Tijeras short-term rental?

The Village of Tijeras Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Sec. 26-861 (Ord. No. 240, adopted November 27, 2023) does not set a numeric per-guest overnight occupancy cap for short-term rentals. The lawful occupancy of the dwelling is controlled by the certificate of occupancy issued under the adopted building code, which Sec. 26-864(3) requires every STR applicant to provide. The village 'family' definition in Sec. 26-9 also limits a single dwelling unit to no more than five unrelated persons. Confirm any property-specific limit with the Village Clerk at (505) 281-1220 before listing.

How many short-term rentals are allowed in Tijeras?

Sec. 26-861(1) caps the entire village at thirty (30) active short-term rental permits at any one time, and Sec. 26-861(2) limits each dwelling to 225 cumulative rental days per calendar year as an STR. Sec. 26-861(3) further prohibits two directly adjoining STRs from operating concurrently on a residential street. Permits must be renewed annually on or before June 1 under Sec. 26-864, with a $50 late fee after that date and full expiration after June 30. Check current permit availability with the Village Clerk at (505) 281-1220.

Are parties or events allowed at a Tijeras STR?

No. Sec. 26-861(5) requires short-term rental units to be used 'exclusively for residential purposes' and bars commercial activities or events, defined as intending to make money, offering goods or services for sale, or any non-residential activity. Sec. 26-863(2) also limits noise or disturbance outside the unit between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Violations are documented under Sec. 26-865 and trigger a 45-day cure period before penalties under Sec. 26-6 apply.