Las Cruces short-term rentals owe the city's 5% lodgers tax on gross rent, due by the 25th monthly, plus New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax and the registration fees.
Las Cruces imposes a 5% lodgers tax on gross taxable rent at lodging establishments, including short-term rentals, under Chapter 16, Article III of the Municipal Code (Sections 16-61 to 16-95, Ordinance No. 2906). The tax is remitted by the owner or manager and is due by the 25th of each month for the prior month; late payment adds a penalty of 10% or $100, whichever is greater, plus 1% interest. New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax also applies to rental income, and Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit it. Registration costs $35 city plus $50 and $35 Visit Las Cruces fees.
Late lodgers tax incurs a penalty of 10% or $100, whichever is greater, plus 1% interest; nonpayment can trigger collection and registration action by the city.
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