Short-term rental permit rules in Boulder City, NV — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Boulder City does not issue short-term rental permits. Effective March 26, 2024, the City Council codified a citywide ban on STRs. No permit or license pathway exists for rentals under 30 days.
On March 26, 2024, the Boulder City Council voted 4-1 to formally prohibit short-term rentals, defined as residential dwellings rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days. Prior zoning did not permit STRs as a use, and the 2024 ordinance codified an outright ban plus penalty structure. No permit, license, or registration program is available. This makes Boulder City one of the stricter Nevada jurisdictions, in contrast to Clark County and Las Vegas where STRs are licensed under AB 363 (2021). Long-term rentals of 30+ consecutive days remain allowed and are not subject to this prohibition.
Fines up to 500 dollars per day, plus potential injunctive relief to halt operation.
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