Washoe County, NV Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- Room tax administrator
- RSCVA (Reno-Sparks CVA)
- Room tax rate
- About 13% of rental charge
- Applies to stays
- 28 days or less
- Partial-home rentals
- Exempt from tax license
- Permit fees
- Per county Master Fee Schedule
Summary
Whole-home STRs in unincorporated Washoe County must obtain a Transient Lodging Tax (room tax) license from the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) and collect the county room tax (about 13%) from guests. County STR permit and inspection fees are set by the Master Fee Schedule.
Transient lodging tax license number issued by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA).
Full Breakdown
WCC Article 319 requires an applicant to provide a transient lodging tax license number issued by the RSCVA before a permit is issued. RSCVA administers and collects the room tax on stays of 28 days or less; the combined transient lodging tax rate for unincorporated Washoe STRs is approximately 13% of the rental charge. Partial-home rentals (renting only a room, not the whole home) are exempt from the tax-license requirement. If you rent solely through Airbnb (Tahoe Basin), Airbnb may hold the tax license; multi-platform hosts must license directly with RSCVA. County permit, renewal, and inspection fees are invoiced per the Master Fee Schedule.
Violations & Fines
Failure to remit transient lodging tax is enforced by the RSCVA; operating an STR without the required tax license number blocks permit issuance and can trigger nuisance enforcement under WCC 50.308.1 and Chapter 125.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Transient Lodging Tax number?
Do I owe room tax if I rent only one bedroom?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Washoe County
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