Boulder City, NV Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)

Boulder City Municipal Code does not establish a mandatory residential rental registration or proactive rental inspection program for long-term rentals. Unlike some other Nevada municipalities, Boulder City does not require landlords to register units, pay annual registration fees, or submit properties to proactive habitability inspections. However, landlords operating multiple rental units or any rental as a business must obtain a State of Nevada business license under Nevada Revised Statutes and may need a Boulder City business license depending on the scale of operation. Single-family owner investors renting one home may be exempt depending on structure. Short-term vacation rentals (STRs) under 30 days are regulated separately and typically require specific permits or, depending on current Boulder City policy, may be prohibited or limited in certain zones — landlords considering STR use should check the current STR ordinance carefully. All rental housing must comply with Nevada warranty of habitability under NRS 118A.290, even without registration, and tenants can enforce habitability through rent withholding or repair-and-deduct procedures. Boulder City Building Department investigates habitability complaints on a reactive basis in response to tenant complaints or neighbor concerns about conditions visible from the exterior.