Short-Term Rentals in Doña Ana County, NM (2026)
8 rules for unincorporated Doña Ana County, New Mexico.
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Short-Term Rental Permits
Owners intending to use property in unincorporated Doña Ana County as a short-term rental must first get a business registration certificate from the County Clerk under Chapter 154, then a permit from the Community Development Department before starting operations. The permit costs a one-time $50 fee and must stay posted in a window facing the road.
Doña Ana County Short-Term Rental Permit
Significant RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County § 280-4(A)
All persons owning real property within Doña Ana County with the intent of using that property as a short-term rental must obtain a business registration certificate from the Doña Ana County Clerk pursuant to Chapter 154 of the Code of Doña Ana County, and obtain a permit from the Doña Ana County Community Development Department (hereinafter "CDD") prior to establishing that service.
Noise Rules
Noise or disturbance from a short-term rental in unincorporated Doña Ana County is prohibited between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. under the County Noise Ordinance, and the owner may set and post its own conditions restricting parties and gatherings that disturb the neighborhood.
Doña Ana County STR Nighttime Noise Ban
Some RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County §§ 280-4(J), 280-4(L)
Any noise or other disturbance, as set forth in the County Noise Ordinance, Chapter 261 of the Code of Doña Ana County, emanating from the short-term rental is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. [Amended 3-9-2021 by Ord. No. 320-2021] ... The short-term rental property owner has the right to limit or impose conditions on parties and gatherings at the site, as well as impos...
Taxes & Fees
The CDD short-term rental permit costs a one-time $50 fee on top of any Chapter 179 fee owed, and owners must pay all applicable local, state and federal taxes, including gross receipts tax, and give the County their New Mexico State Tax ID when they register.
Doña Ana County STR Permit Fee & Taxes
Some RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County §§ 280-5, 280-4(N)
§ 280-5. Fees. In addition to any other fees required under Chapter 179, the fee to obtain a short-term rental permit from CDD shall be a one-time fee of $50. ... The property owner is expected to pay all applicable local, state, and federal taxes, including but not limited to gross receipts tax and income tax. Upon obtaining a business registration certificate and permit from CDD, the owner mu...
Short-Term Rental Parking Rules
Short-term rentals in unincorporated Doña Ana County must provide off-street parking on-site via a garage, carport or driveway; when that is not possible the owner must direct guests to parking that will not block traffic or disturb neighbors, and street parking must yield priority to adjacent residents.
Doña Ana County STR Off-Street Parking
Some RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County § 280-4(F)
Short-term rentals must provide off-street parking onsite via garages, parking shelters, or driveway space. If off-street parking is not possible, the property owner shall advise the renters of appropriate parking locations that do not affect traffic, roadways, or the peaceful enjoyment of the area by adjacent residents. The property owner has the right to restrict the number of vehicles allowe...
Occupancy Limits
A short-term rental in unincorporated Doña Ana County may sleep no more than twice its bed-and-sleeping-sofa count, minors must have an adult with them at all times, and gatherings are capped at 10 people above the allowed renter count or twice that count, whichever is lower.
Doña Ana County STR Occupancy Cap
Some RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County §§ 280-4(I), 280-4(M)
The total number of persons occupying a short-term rental unit may not be more than twice the number of beds plus sleeping sofas on the premises. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. ... Short-term rental properties shall not be used for gatherings of more than 10 additional persons above the allowed number of renters (including children) or be a venue for l...
Insurance Requirements
Every short-term rental owner in unincorporated Doña Ana County must carry property and liability insurance covering the rental, with at least $1,000,000 in liability coverage, and prove it to the Community Development Department at registration and on demand afterward.
Doña Ana County STR Insurance Mandate
Some RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County §§ 280-3, 280-4(E)
ADEQUATE INSURANCE: Property insurance to cover both the building and personal belongs and a minimum of $1,000,000 liability insurance. ... The property owner must maintain adequate property insurance and liability insurance for the short-term rental. Proof of insurance shall be required at the time of registration of the property with CDD and at any other time as requested by the County. Adequ...
Host Presence Rule
Doña Ana County does not require an on-site host, but every short-term rental owner must name an owner, operator or agent reachable by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle complaints, and give that contact's name and number to neighbors within 200 feet.
Doña Ana County STR 24/7 Contact Rule
Some RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County § 280-6(A)
Within 10 days of the issuance the short-term rental permit, the property owner shall, for informational purposes only, mail to all other property owners within 200 feet of the property notice of the issuance of a short-term rental property license. CDD shall provide the property owner a list of all property owners within 200 feet of the property to facilitate this notice. The short-term rental...
Repeat Violator Strikes
Doña Ana County's short-term rental ordinance punishes repeat violations with escalating strikes. A first conviction draws a $50 to $300 fine that a judge may suspend, defer or take under advisement. A second or later conviction carries a mandatory $300 fine that cannot be suspended, and a third conviction forces the Community Development Department to revoke the rental's permit and shut it down within seven days.
Doña Ana County Short-Term Rental Strike Penalties
Significant RestrictionsCode of Doña Ana County § 280-7(B), (C), (D)
Upon a first conviction, a property owner shall be subject to a fine of $50 to $300. A sentence upon a first violation may be suspended, deferred or taken under advisement. Upon conviction of a second or subsequent offense, a property owner shall be subject to a fine of $300 which shall not be suspended, deferred or taken under advisement. Upon conviction of a third offense, in addition to the ...
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