Las Cruces short-term rentals must follow the city noise ordinance and provide a local responsible contact who answers complaints; gatherings are capped and neighbors within 500 feet are notified.
Short-term rentals in Las Cruces are subject to the general noise ordinance (Chapter 19, Article III, Division 2), which bans loud or unusual noise audible 30 or more feet from the source. The 2026 short-term rental ordinance adds accountability: operators must designate a responsible local contact to respond to complaints, notify all property owners within 500 feet, and limit gatherings to no more than 15 people above the renter limit, or twice the renter limit, whichever is greater. Repeat noise or nuisance complaints count toward the offense schedule that can revoke registration.
Noise complaints are cited under the city noise ordinance; short-term rental nuisance offenses draw $50-$300 first, $300-$500 later, and mandatory revocation after five offenses in three years.
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