Short-term rental permit rules in Reno, NV — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Reno requires an STR permit for all rentals under 28 days. The 2021 STR ordinance requires registration, safety inspection, and compliance with density and zoning rules for hosted and unhosted rentals.
Under Reno Municipal Code Chapter 4.05 and zoning provisions, short-term rentals (rentals of less than 28 consecutive days) require an STR business license issued by the City of Reno. Applicants must submit: proof of ownership or owner authorization, a floor plan, parking diagram, local 24/7 contact information, proof of insurance, safety features (smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguishers), and pay the permit fee. STR density limits apply in many residential zones (minimum separation distances between STRs). Permits are issued annually and subject to revocation for repeated violations. Neighbors within a set radius receive notice.
Operating without an STR permit: fines up to $1,000 per violation per day. Revocation of permit for repeat nuisance violations.
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