Washoe County does not require an STR to be the owner's primary residence. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are permitted, and there is no cap on the number of STR permits issued countywide.
Washoe County Code Article 319 permits short-term rentals of single-family homes, condos, and multi-family units without requiring the owner to live there. The county's STR FAQ confirms there is no cap on the number of STR permits, and permits are issued to non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals so long as occupancy, parking, safety, and tax requirements are met. Only one group may rent the home at a time. Note that HOAs and CC&Rs may independently prohibit short-term rentals; the county's ordinance does not override private covenants, and the county neither enters nor enforces those private agreements.
No primary-residence rule exists to violate; standard STR non-compliance (permit, occupancy, tax) is enforced under WCC 50.308 and Chapter 125. HOA/CC&R restrictions are enforced privately, not by the county.
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