Albuquerque short-term rentals must enforce quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM under ROA 1994 Chapter 13-20 and the citywide noise code, with strict penalties for host non-compliance.
Albuquerque's Short-Term Rental Ordinance (ROA 1994 Chapter 13-20) requires every permitted STR to post a house rules placard including quiet hours that match the citywide 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM nighttime noise window under ROA 9-9. Hosts must designate a local 24-hour responsible party who can respond within 60 minutes of a noise complaint. Confirmed noise violations are counted against the property's rental permit, and three substantiated complaints in a 12-month period can trigger permit suspension or revocation. The ordinance applies to both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied rentals, though non-owner-occupied properties face tighter scrutiny. Balloon Fiesta week sees concentrated enforcement in North Valley and Northeast Heights rentals.
Fines start at $500 for a first confirmed violation and escalate to $1,000 for a second. Three violations in a rolling 12-month window can result in permit revocation and a ban on re-applying for two years.
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