Short-term rental permit rules in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Los Ranchos Ordinance (adopted June 9, 2021) — only Bed & Breakfast STRs allowed. Annual B&B permit required; cap of 65 total permits. Operator must be on-site during rental. Max 4 guest rooms in A-1, A-2, A-3, R-2, and R-3 zones. Permits are non-transferable.
The Village of Los Ranchos adopted an STR ordinance on June 9, 2021 requiring all short-term rentals to operate as Bed & Breakfast establishments with an annual B&B license. The operator must be on the property during rental stays. Even part-time rentals (e.g., Balloon Fiesta or holidays) require a permit. A cap of 65 total B&B permits is set by Board of Trustees resolution. No more than 4 guest rooms may be used for lodging in A-1, A-2, A-3, R-2, and R-3 zones. The B&B must be conducted entirely within the residence or accessory buildings. Approval is by the Planning and Zoning Commission at a public hearing. Properties must pass Bernalillo County Fire Department inspection before operating.
Operating without permit/registration: $200 to $1,000/day. Safety violations: correction notice and fines.
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