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Las Vegas, NV Short-Term Rentals: Primary-Residence-Only Rule (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Eligibility
Owner must occupy unit as primary residence
License fee
$500 per unit annually
Units per license
One license per residential unit
Enforcement
Department of Public Safety

Summary

Las Vegas only issues short-term rental licenses to owners who occupy the unit as their primary residence during every rental period, per LVMC 6.75.020(C).

no person is eligible for a license for a short-term residential rental under this Chapter unless the person qualifies as an owner of the parcel on which the short-term residential unit is located and is a resident occupying that unit as his or her primary residence. In addition, the unit must qualify as owner-occupied during each period the unit is rented.

Source: Nevada Legislature SB 363View official code

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

Under LVMC 6.75.020(C), the City will not license a short-term rental unless the applicant owns the parcel and lives there as a primary residence, with occupancy continuing throughout every rental stay. Ownership is verified against Clark County Assessor records, and the owner must keep using the same bedroom approved on the submitted floor plan; absences during a rental count only if they are for work or routine errands. A fractional owner needs at least a 25 percent recorded interest to qualify as an owner rather than a guest. The Chapter carves out existing licensees who held a permit before this ownership requirement took effect.

Violations & Fines

Operating an unlicensed short-term rental, or falsely claiming primary residency, is a licensing violation enforced by the Department of Public Safety and can lead to license denial, suspension, or revocation under LVMC 6.75.110.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I rent out my Las Vegas home short-term if I don't live there?
No. LVMC 6.75.020(C) requires the licensee to own the parcel and occupy it as a primary residence throughout each rental period; absentee owners cannot get a short-term rental license.
Does the owner have to stay in the unit during the whole rental?
Yes. The owner must remain in the unit and use the approved bedroom throughout the stay; absences are allowed only for work or routine errands.

Sources & Official References

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