Las Vegas, NV Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)
Short-term rental permit rules in Las Vegas, NV, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Key Facts
- License fee
- $500 per year, per unit
- Owner-occupancy
- Required as primary residence
- Insurance
- $500,000 general liability minimum
- Unlicensed operation fine
- $1,000-$10,000 per violation
- Apartment buildings
- Not eligible for STR license
Summary
Las Vegas requires a per-unit short-term rental license, owner-occupancy, and a $500 annual fee before you can list a home for stays under 31 days.
No person shall engage in the business of offering or operating a short-term residential rental without first obtaining and thereafter maintaining a valid unexpired license pursuant to this Chapter for each short-term residential rental unit. Where there are multiple dwelling units on the same property, each unit must be licensed individually.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 61).
Full Breakdown
City Code Chapter 6.75 makes it unlawful to offer a short-term residential rental without a license issued for that specific unit; multi-unit properties need a separate license per unit. To qualify, the applicant generally must own the parcel and occupy the unit as a primary residence during every rental period, and the unit cannot sit in an apartment building or an HOA that bars transient lodging. The license costs $500 per year, and applications must include the owner's contact info, a 24-hour local contact, bedroom count, HOA authorization documentation where applicable, and proof of at least $500,000 in general liability insurance.
Violations & Fines
Operating without the required Chapter 6.75 license draws a civil fine of not less than $1,000 and up to $10,000 per violation. A licensed operator who breaks other Chapter 6.75 rules faces a $1,000 fine or the nightly rental value, whichever is greater, for each violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Las Vegas short-term rental license for a home I don't live in?
How many short-term rental licenses can one unit have?
Sources & Official References
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