Rio Rancho, NM Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- 0-2 bedrooms
- 1 space
- 3-4 bedrooms
- 2 spaces
- 5+ bedrooms
- 3 spaces
- Governing section
- § 123.04(B)(9)
Summary
Rio Rancho requires short-term rental operators to provide on-site off-street parking that scales with bedroom count, from one space up to three.
The short-term rental operator shall provide off-street parking on site as follows: One parking space for a short-term rental unit with zero to two bedrooms available for rent; Two parking spaces for a short-term rental unit with three to four bedrooms available for rent; and Three parking spaces for a short-term rental unit with five or more bedrooms available to rent.
Full Breakdown
Rio Rancho City Code § 123.04(B)(9) requires the operator to provide off-street parking on site: one space for a unit with zero to two bedrooms available for rent, two spaces for three to four bedrooms, and three spaces for five or more bedrooms. The same parking layout must also be shown on the site plan filed with the permit application under § 123.06(E)(8) and is checked again at the pre-permit inspection under § 123.07(B)(9).
Violations & Fines
Failing to provide the required parking violates § 123.04, a misdemeanor under § 123.10, and can draw a fine up to $500 per day under § 123.09 or block permit issuance at inspection under § 123.07.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does street parking count toward the requirement?
When is parking checked?
Sources & Official References
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