Short-term rental rules · Las Vegas, Nevada
Short-term rentals in Las Vegas, explained properly.
The City of Las Vegas allows short-term rentals only for owner-occupied homes with a $500 annual business license, a 660-foot spacing rule between STRs, and a 2,500-foot buffer from resort hotels — plus a long list of prohibited neighborhoods (Summerlin, Skye Canyon, Town Center, and others). This is separate from unincorporated Clark County, which has its own capped, moratorium-affected permit program.
Draft. These rules were compiled from the official sources listed below but have not yet been checked line by line. Confirm with the city before making decisions.
At a glance
What you need to know before you buy or list
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are short-term rentals allowed? | Yes, but only if the property is the operator's owner-occupied primary residence — non-owner-occupied STRs are not permitted within city limits[1] |
| Annual business license fee | $500 per year, in addition to the no-fee Conditional Use Verification application[1] |
| Minimum distance between short-term rentals | A short-term rental must be at least 660 feet from any other short-term rental, and at least 2,500 feet from a resort hotel[1] |
| Maximum of three bedrooms | An eligible short-term rental property may have no more than three bedrooms[1] |
| Prohibited in several named neighborhoods | Short-term rentals are not permitted in Summerlin, Sun City Summerlin, Town Center, Skye Canyon, Cliff's Edge, Symphony Park, Grand Canyon Village, or any Form-Based Code property[1] |
| Liability insurance required | $500,000 minimum liability insurance coverage must be shown as part of the business license application[1] |
| Occupancy limit | Generally two guests per bedroom plus two additional guests (for example, up to 8 guests for a three-bedroom property), though this figure comes from a secondary source rather than the city's own materials[2]Confirming |
| Transient lodging tax rate | 13.38% within the Primary Gaming Corridor (resort-hotel district); 13% elsewhere in the city and in North Las Vegas[2]Confirming |
| Special events prohibited | Weddings, birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and other special events are not allowed at short-term rentals[3] |
| Penalty for operating without a license | Up to $10,000 per day for operating an unlicensed short-term rental, according to a secondary source; the city's own materials do not state a specific dollar figure[2]Confirming |
| Last researched | September 25, 2026 |
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Detailed rules
The full picture, section by section
Eligibility & zoning
| Property must be zoned for short-term rental use | The property must be located in a zoning district that permits short-term rentals, on top of meeting the owner-occupancy, bedroom, and spacing requirements[1] |
|---|---|
| HOA written approval required if applicable | If the property is part of a homeowners association, written HOA approval is required before a short-term rental permit can be issued[1] |
| Different rules apply in unincorporated Clark County | Unincorporated Clark County (outside Las Vegas city limits) runs a separate, capped short-term rental permit program — around 3,000 permits total — under a moratorium on new licenses first imposed in 2023, with no confirmed end date. This is a different jurisdiction from the City of Las Vegas and is not covered by this page.[2]Confirming |
Licensing & application
| Two-phase application process | Applicants first obtain a no-fee Conditional Use Verification (CUV), submitting a justification letter, a site plan, and a floor plan identifying the owner's bedroom and safety features; only after CUV approval does the $500 business license application proceed[1] |
|---|---|
| Business license phase requirements | The business license phase requires proof of $500,000 minimum liability insurance, a list of hosting platforms used for advertising, 24-hour local contact information, a short-term rental affidavit, ownership documentation (if held by an entity or trust), and a Nevada ID matching the rental address[1] |
| Home inspection required | A home inspection is part of the city's approval process for a short-term rental application[3] |
Operations & requirements
| Noise restrictions | Sound audible from 50 feet or more away from the property violates the city's short-term rental noise standard[3] |
|---|---|
| Guest parking must stay on the driveway | Guest vehicles must park in the driveway and cannot block neighboring driveways or mailboxes[3] |
| 24-hour neighborhood complaint hotline | Neighbors can report non-emergency short-term rental complaints (noise, parking, trash) through a 24-hour hotline at 702-229-3500[3] |
Taxes & fees
| Late transient lodging tax penalties | Late transient lodging tax payments carry an automatic penalty of up to 10% of the amount owed, plus interest of up to 1.5% per month, according to a secondary source[2]Confirming |
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Changes
Recent and pending changes
The City of Las Vegas's own short-term rental webpage and the annually reissued PDF application-instructions document (this pass used the 2026 version) are the two primary sources to monitor going forward. A pending federal court appeal in 2026, following 2025 proceedings that introduced legal uncertainty around Nevada STR enforcement, could significantly change licensing and enforcement rules — this is worth tracking closely rather than treating current rules as settled. Note that unincorporated Clark County (a separate jurisdiction bordering the city) runs its own capped, moratorium-affected STR permit program, which should not be confused with the City of Las Vegas's owner-occupancy-only rules covered here.
Sources
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This page is general information compiled from official sources, not legal or tax advice. HOA rules, deed restrictions and zoning for a specific property can be stricter. Confirm with the local permitting office and a qualified professional before buying or listing a property.