Village of Tijeras Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Sec. 26-862(5) requires every owner of a short-term rental to 'maintain adequate short-term rental insurance coverage' for the unit. Sec. 26-864(4) requires the application to include 'proof of adequate insurance coverage.' The ordinance does not specify a minimum dollar amount, leaving 'adequate' to the village clerk's review.
Division 8 of the Tijeras zoning ordinance (Ord. No. 240, adopted November 27, 2023) places the insurance obligation in two sections. Sec. 26-862(5) provides that 'The owner shall maintain adequate short-term rental insurance coverage for the short-term rental unit.' Sec. 26-864(4) requires the annual permit application to include 'Proof of all required permits and/or inspections, as well as proof of adequate insurance coverage for the short-term rental unit.' The ordinance does not state a minimum liability limit, name a required policy form, or require additional-insured status, so 'adequate' is interpreted by the Village Clerk during permit review. Industry practice in New Mexico is a commercial-grade short-term rental policy with at least $1,000,000 in liability; Airbnb AirCover and Vrbo Liability Insurance generally meet the proof requirement, but standard homeowners' policies typically exclude commercial rental activity. Confirm with the Village Clerk at (505) 281-1220.
Operating an STR without coverage, or failing to provide proof of adequate insurance with the annual permit application by June 1, can prevent permit issuance or renewal under Sec. 26-864. Sec. 26-865 then triggers a written notice by certified mail and a 45-day cure period before penalties under Sec. 26-6 apply.
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