6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
Verified from official government sources
Unincorporated Bernalillo County requires STR operators to comply with county regulations. STR permit required with initial fee of $120 and annual renewal of $90. NM CRS tax ID required. County Assessor reclassified ~1,000 full-time STR properties as businesses for tax purposes.
STR guests in unincorporated Bernalillo County must comply with the county noise ordinance (Chapter 30, Art. IV). Good Neighbor Agreement posted in each unit informs guests of noise rules. Gathering limits apply: max 2x overnight occupancy or 20 persons.
Bernalillo County STR operators pay 5% Lodgers' Tax, 1% Hospitality Fee, and NM Gross Receipts Tax (5.125%–8.6875% depending on location). Monthly reporting required. NM CRS tax ID from Taxation & Revenue Department required.
STR properties in unincorporated Bernalillo County must provide adequate parking per the county zoning code (Appendix A, Section 21). Good Neighbor Agreement informs guests of parking rules. Off-street parking required per use type.
Bernalillo County caps short-term rental occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional guests, not to exceed 10 total. STRs in unincorporated areas follow County STR Ordinance (2023). City of Albuquerque sets 2 per bedroom + 2 under §4-14.
Bernalillo County and City of Albuquerque short-term rental permits require proof of liability insurance. Albuquerque ROO §14-16-4-2(L) mandates minimum $500,000 per occurrence; unincorporated county follows similar standards through the STR registration process under the county Zoning Ordinance.
3 cities in Bernalillo County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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