Washoe County, NV Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Key Facts
- Annual night cap
- None
- Minimum booking
- None required
- Permit trigger
- Any stay under 28 days
- Events/parties
- Prohibited and unadvertisable
- Groups at a time
- One group only
Summary
Washoe County sets no cap on the number of nights an STR may rent and no minimum booking length. Any rental under 28 days needs a permit. The permit prohibits events, parties, and weddings, and allows only one group at a time.
No events, parties, or weddings (regardless of payment or familial association), are allowed or may be advertised.
Full Breakdown
Washoe County's STR FAQ confirms there is no minimum number of days required to rent and no cap on rental nights; any booking of less than 28 days triggers the permit requirement. Bookings of 28 days or more are not STRs. However, WCC 110.319.15 restricts intensity of use: no events, parties, or weddings are allowed or may be advertised (regardless of payment or family association), and the home may be rented to only one group or person at a time. The owner and any renters must comply with all occupancy and parking limits at all times, including during personal use of a permitted home.
Violations & Fines
Hosting or advertising events, parties, or weddings violates WCC 110.319.15(4); enforced through nuisance and administrative procedures under WCC 50.308 and Chapter 125 and can result in fines and permit revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent?
Can I host a wedding or party at my STR?
Sources & Official References
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