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Nevada Short-Term Rental Laws & Hotel Tax (2026)

Short-term rentals are legal in Nevada with a local license: Las Vegas allows only owner-occupied homes ($500 a year), Henderson and North Las Vegas license investor homes, and lodging tax is about 13%.1,4,6,9,13,15,17,21,26

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Rules checked

From 30 official sources, 4 Airbnb help pages and 2 news reports. Not legal advice.

The short answer

Nevada Airbnb Laws in Brief

  • Local license or permit required; state law bars outright bans in Clark County and its cities.
  • Las Vegas $500 a year (owner-occupied only), Henderson $848, North Las Vegas $900; unincorporated Clark County closed to new licenses.
  • Two-night minimum unless the owner is present; 660 to 1,000 feet between rentals and 2,500 feet from resort hotels.
  • Fines of $1,000 to $10,000 per violation in Clark County; lodging tax about 13%.

At a glance

Nevada Short-Term Rental Laws at a Glance

State license required
Yes
Next rule change
Nov 1, 2026

The laws in brief

The rules a Nevada host meets first, each linked to the ordinance, statute or official page it comes from. Details and exceptions follow below.

Nevada Short-Term Rental Laws at a Glance
TopicRule
PermitPermits come from the county or city1,2
Who can hostLas Vegas: only owner-occupied homes13
WhereClark County and its cities cannot ban short stays1,3
Building rulesCondos and HOAs need express permission1
Minimum stayTwo-night minimum unless the owner is present1,6
GuestsState caps occupancy at 16 people1,6,9,16
Listing displayLicense numbers go on every listing1
PlatformsPlatforms may be required to verify permits1
SafetyFire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and insurance1,6,13,15,20

Your home

Can You Host an Airbnb in Nevada? It Depends on the Home

Whether you can host in Nevada turns on whose home it is and whether you live there.

Your own home, rented while you live there

Allowed with conditions

Allowed with a local license or permit and, in Clark County, a state business license. Las Vegas licenses only this kind of rental ($500 a year, up to three bedrooms); Henderson, North Las Vegas, Washoe County and Douglas County also license it.13,15,17,19,26

A second home or investment property you do not live in

Allowed with conditions

Depends on the jurisdiction. Not allowed in the City of Las Vegas and closed to new licenses in unincorporated Clark County; possible in Henderson (registration) and North Las Vegas (conditional use permit), in unincorporated Washoe County with a permit, and in Douglas County's Tahoe Township while permits remain under the 600 cap.8,13,15,17,19,26

A condo or home in an HOA

Allowed with conditions

Only if the HOA's governing documents expressly allow short-term rentals; in Clark County and its cities no more than 10 percent of the units in a multifamily building can be licensed, and apartment buildings are excluded.1

A rented home or apartment (tenant hosting)

Not allowed

Licenses in Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County go to the property owner of record, and Washoe County requires a notarized owner affidavit, so a tenant cannot obtain one.9,13,31

A room in your home while you are there

Allowed with conditions

Counts as transient lodging and needs the same local authorization; state law allows a one-night minimum for owner-occupied rentals. Washoe County treats a room rental as exempt from the separate RSCVA lodging tax number.1,20

Permit

Do You Need a License for Airbnb in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada hosts need the Local short-term rental license from county or city where the home stands: Clark County Department of Business License, the Cities of Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas, Washoe County (outside Reno and Sparks) or Douglas County (Tahoe Township). It costs $500.1,4,6,9,13,15,17,21,26

Who needs it
Every host renting a home or room for under 30 days (under 28 days in Washoe and Douglas Counties) in Clark County, its cities, unincorporated Washoe County and Douglas County's Tahoe Township; the City of Reno has no separate short-term rental permit.1,4,6,9,13,15,17,21,26
Issued by
The county or city where the home stands: Clark County Department of Business License, the Cities of Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas, Washoe County (outside Reno and Sparks) or Douglas County (Tahoe Township)
Valid for
Annual in every program: Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Clark County licenses renew each year, Washoe County permits run 12 months, and Douglas County permits renew annually with no grace period.
Processing
Varies by place; Douglas County fire inspection appointments can take up to 60 days to book.
On listings
The number must appear on every listing
Platform checks
State law lets Clark County and its cities require platforms to verify a permit before taking a booking. Clark County has barred platforms from processing payment for unlicensed rentals since September 2, 2026, and Las Vegas requires platforms to remove unlicensed listings within five business days of notice.

Fees

Fees
FeeAmount
Las Vegas business licenseAnnual fee per short-term residential rental unit; the conditional use verification is free.$500
Henderson registrationNon-refundable annual registration fee per property.$848
North Las Vegas business licenseAnnual fee per short-term rental, in addition to the conditional use permit application.$900
Unincorporated Clark County license, up to 3 bedrooms$45 application, $150 inspection and $750 annual license fee; renewal is $750 a year.$945
Unincorporated Clark County license, over 3 bedrooms$45 application, $150 inspection and $1,500 annual license fee; renewal is $1,500 a year.$1,695
Washoe County permit, Incline Village and Crystal Bay (Tier 1, new)Initial Tier 1 permit in the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District; renewal with inspection is $1,019.20 and with self-certification $881.92.$1,253.20
Douglas County Tier 1 (owner-occupied) vacation home rental permit, newRenewal is $494.00; Tier 2 is $2,152.80 new and $1,601.60 to renew; fees rise 15% on November 1, 2026.$613.60
Nevada state business licenseRenewal fee for most owners; corporations pay $500. Required in Clark County and its cities.$200

Who qualifies

  • Las Vegas: owner must live in the home during every rental; up to three bedrooms; 660 feet from other rentals and 2,500 feet from a resort hotel
  • Henderson and North Las Vegas: owner-registered rentals allowed without owner occupancy, subject to separation distances and HOA authorization
  • Unincorporated Clark County: applicant must be the owner of record; license applications closed on August 21, 2023
  • Condos and HOAs: governing documents must expressly allow short-term rentals; no rentals in apartment buildings
  • Washoe County permit tiers by occupancy: 10 or fewer, 11 to 20, and 21 or more people
  • Douglas County: Tahoe Township only, 600-permit cap and a per-neighborhood density limit

How to apply

  1. Confirm which government covers the address: a city, unincorporated Clark County, unincorporated Washoe County (Incline Village) or Douglas County's Tahoe Township (Kingsbury).
  2. Check zoning, the distance from other rentals and resort hotels, and the HOA's governing documents before applying.
  3. In Clark County, its cities and where a platform listing is created, obtain a Nevada state business license from the Secretary of State.
  4. Las Vegas: apply online for a conditional use verification, pass the Code Enforcement inspection, then apply for the business license. Henderson: register online. North Las Vegas: obtain a conditional use permit, then the business license.
  5. Washoe County: apply through OneNV.us and pass a building inspection. Douglas County: schedule a Tahoe Douglas Fire inspection, then apply in the county OPAL portal.
  6. Register for lodging tax with the city, county or Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority and add the license numbers to every listing.

Permit rules

Permits come from the county or city
Nevada has no statewide short-term rental permit. In Clark County and its large cities a host needs an authorization from the county or city plus a state business license; Washoe and Douglas Counties run their own programs.1,2
A Nevada state business license is required in Clark County
Hosts in Clark County and its large cities must hold a Nevada state business license in addition to the local authorization; renewal costs $200 a year for most owners and $500 for corporations.1,4 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
License numbers go on every listing
In Clark County and its large cities both the local authorization number and the state business identification number must appear in every listing, including listings a platform creates.1 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Platforms may be required to verify permits
Clark County and its cities may require Airbnb and other platforms to report their listings and to confirm a permit exists before arranging a booking.1 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Unincorporated Clark County is not taking license applications
The only application window for unincorporated Clark County (Paradise, Spring Valley, Winchester, Sunrise Manor and the rest) closed on August 21, 2023, and the county accepts no new applications; operating without a license remains unlawful under Clark County Code 7.100.230.8,10 Applies to: Unincorporated Clark County · In force since August 21, 2023
Clark County license fees: $945 or $1,695 in the first year
A Clark County license costs a $45 application fee, a $150 inspection fee and an annual license fee of $750 for homes with up to three bedrooms or $1,500 for larger homes.9,32 Applies to: Unincorporated Clark County
Clark County bars platforms from booking unlicensed rentals
Clark County Ordinance 5407, effective September 2, 2026, prohibits licensees (platforms) from accepting or facilitating payment for a rental in unincorporated Clark County unless they have verified it is licensed, and requires them to deactivate listings that are not.12,36 Applies to: Unincorporated Clark County · In force since September 2, 2026
Las Vegas: $500 a year, three steps
Las Vegas requires planning approval (a free conditional use verification), a Code Enforcement home inspection and then a business license at $500 a year with $500,000 of liability insurance and a 24-hour local contact; the home may not be rented before the process is complete.13 Applies to: City of Las Vegas
Henderson: annual registration, $848 a property
Henderson registers short-term vacation rentals each year for $848 per property, with $1,000,000 of liability insurance, a state business license, a certification class for the owner and local contact, and a self-inspection; the owner does not have to live in the home.15 Applies to: City of Henderson
North Las Vegas: conditional use permit, then a $900 license
North Las Vegas requires an approved conditional use permit before the short-term rental business license, which costs $900 a year; the permit needs 660 feet from other rentals, 2,500 feet from resort hotels, HOA authorization and a security plan.6,17 Applies to: City of North Las Vegas · In force since June 15, 2022
Washoe County: permit for unincorporated areas, including Incline Village
Anyone renting a home or part of one for under 28 days in unincorporated Washoe County, which includes Incline Village and Crystal Bay, needs an annual county permit; the county permit cannot be obtained inside Reno or Sparks.19,20 Applies to: Unincorporated Washoe County

Who can host

What Nevada Cities and Counties Can and Can't Regulate

Clark County and its cities cannot ban short stays
State law bars the county and the large cities in Clark County from enacting a complete prohibition on renting a home or room for transient lodging, although they may be stricter than the state minimums.1,3 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Distance from other rentals and resort hotels
State law requires at least 660 feet between short-term rentals outside multifamily buildings and 2,500 feet from a resort hotel. Unincorporated Clark County and Henderson use 1,000 feet between rentals; Las Vegas and North Las Vegas use 660 feet.1,9,13,16,17 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Condos and HOAs need express permission
A permit cannot be issued where it would put more than 10 percent of the units in a multifamily building into short-term rental use, or in a common-interest community unless its governing documents expressly allow short-term rentals; apartment buildings are excluded.1 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
No more than five rentals per state business license
One state business license can support at most five short-term rental authorizations in Clark County and its large cities.1,16 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Clark County licenses are capped at 1% of homes in each area
Unincorporated Clark County limits licenses to 1% of the eligible housing units in each unincorporated area, with 1,000 feet between rentals and 2,500 feet from resort hotels; owners must be natural persons, and the owner need not live in the home.9 Applies to: Unincorporated Clark County
Las Vegas: only owner-occupied homes
The City of Las Vegas issues new licenses only to owners who live in the home throughout the rental, for homes with up to three bedrooms. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are not eligible.13 Applies to: City of Las Vegas
Las Vegas: no rentals in Summerlin and other master-planned areas
Short-term rentals are prohibited in several Las Vegas master-planned areas, including Summerlin, Sun City Summerlin, Town Center, Skye Canyon, Cliff's Edge, Symphony Park and Grand Canyon Village, and anywhere under the Form-Based Code.13 Applies to: City of Las Vegas
Douglas County: Tahoe Township permits capped at 600
Douglas County permits short-term vacation rentals only in the Tahoe Township, which includes Kingsbury, Stateline and Zephyr Cove, and caps permits at 600 with a density limit per neighborhood and a paid waitlist for full neighborhoods.25,26 Applies to: Douglas County, Tahoe Township

Local rules

Local Rules in Nevada's 7 Largest Airbnb Markets

A state license doesn't replace local rules. Cities and counties still set registration, occupancy, parking and safety requirements. These are Nevada's largest markets by active Airbnb listings, with the share of each market's listings that display a registration or license number.

The largest markets and how each registers rentals
MarketLocal registration
Las Vegas Clark CountyRequired
Paradise Clark County (unincorporated) CountyRequired
North Las Vegas Clark CountyRequired
Henderson Clark CountyRequired
Reno Washoe CountyNone
Incline Village Washoe County (unincorporated) CountyRequired
Kingsbury Douglas CountyRequired

  1. 1. Las Vegas

    Clark County

    The City of Las Vegas licenses short-term rentals only in owner-occupied homes of up to three bedrooms, at $500 a year with $500,000 of liability insurance. Rentals are barred in Summerlin and several other master-planned areas, and the room tax is 13% or 13.38%.5,13,14,31

    • Owner must live in the home during every rental; no more than three bedrooms
    • At least 660 feet from other short-term rentals and 2,500 feet from a resort hotel
    • $500 annual license fee; free conditional use verification and a Code Enforcement inspection first
    • Room tax 13% (13.38% inside the Primary Gaming Corridor), collected by Airbnb

  2. 2. Paradise

    Clark County (unincorporated) County

    Paradise, Spring Valley, Winchester and Sunrise Manor are unincorporated Clark County, where Chapter 7.100 requires a county license but the only application window closed on August 21, 2023. A federal injunction since December 2025 limits enforcement, and since September 2, 2026 platforms may not process payment for unlicensed rentals.8,9,10,11,12,31

    • Chapter 7.100 license; applications closed August 21, 2023
    • Licenses capped at 1% of eligible homes in each unincorporated area; 1,000 feet between rentals and 2,500 feet from resort hotels
    • First-year cost $945 for up to three bedrooms or $1,695 for larger homes; occupancy two per bedroom, up to 10
    • Federal injunction (December 17, 2025) narrowed on appeal October 7, 2026; platform payment ban in force since September 2, 2026

  3. 3. North Las Vegas

    Clark County

    North Las Vegas allows short-term rentals under Ordinance 3127 (June 2022) with a conditional use permit followed by a $900 annual business license. The city applies a 660-foot separation, a two-night minimum for non-owner-occupied homes and a 13% transient lodging tax.6,17,18

    • Conditional use permit first, then the business license at $900 a year
    • 660 feet from other rentals and 2,500 feet from resort hotels; HOA letter and security plan required
    • Occupancy two per bedroom, up to 10; minimum stay two nights (one if owner-occupied)
    • Business license number must be given to every platform

  4. 4. Henderson

    Clark County

    Henderson registers short-term vacation rentals each year at $848 per property, without requiring the owner to live there. Registrants need $1,000,000 of liability insurance and a state business license, and the 13% transient lodging tax is collected monthly.15,16,31

    • Annual registration $848 per property; renew each year
    • $1,000,000 general liability insurance and a Nevada state business license
    • 1,000 feet from other registered rentals and 2,500 feet from a resort hotel
    • Occupancy four people for the first bedroom and two for each more, up to 16

  5. 5. Reno

    Washoe County

    Washoe County's short-term rental permit cannot be obtained inside the City of Reno, and the city lists vacation and short-term rentals among the businesses exempt from a city business license. The council discussed regulating rentals in September 2025, but the city has no short-term rental permit. Hosts still need a free RSCVA room tax license and collect 13% or 13.5% lodging tax, which Airbnb remits.19,24,30,31,35

    • No Washoe County STR permit inside Reno or Sparks
    • No city business license for vacation or short-term rentals; the council discussed rental rules in September 2025
    • Free room tax license from the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
    • Lodging tax 13% or 13.5% depending on location, collected by Airbnb

  6. 6. Incline Village

    Washoe County (unincorporated) County

    Incline Village and Crystal Bay are unincorporated Washoe County, so renting under 28 days needs an annual county permit; a new Tier 1 permit costs $1,253.20. Unpermitted rentals are fined $1,500, $3,000, then $5,000, and lodging tax is 13% to 13.5%.19,20,21,22,23

    • County permit before advertising; tiers by occupancy (10 or fewer, 11 to 20, 21 or more)
    • New Tier 1 permit $1,253.20; renewal $1,019.20 with inspection
    • Two occupants per legal bedroom; one parking space per four occupants; quiet hours 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
    • No county business license needed; $500,000 liability insurance; no cap on permits

  7. 7. Kingsbury

    Douglas County

    Kingsbury sits in Douglas County's Tahoe Township, the only part of the county where vacation home rentals are permitted. Permits are capped at 600 (560 issued by September 15, 2026) with a neighborhood density limit; a new owner-occupied permit costs $613.60, and room tax is 14% plus $5 a night.25,26,27,28

    • Vacation home rental permit, Tahoe Township only; 600-permit cap and per-neighborhood density limit
    • New Tier 1 (owner-occupied) $613.60; Tier 2 new $2,152.80; fees rise 15% on November 1, 2026
    • Fire and life safety inspection by Tahoe Douglas Fire; permit renews annually with no grace period
    • Room tax 14% plus $5 per room per night, filed with the county

Taxes

Nevada Short-Term Rental Taxes

About 13% of the nightly price and cleaning fee in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas and Reno (13.38% in the Primary Gaming Corridor and 13.5% in parts of Washoe County); 14% plus $5 a night at Lake Tahoe's Douglas County shore.

Nevada Short-Term Rental Taxes
TaxRateCollected by
State-set shares of the lodging tax At least 1% in counties under 700,000 people and 2% in counties of 700,000 or more, plus a further 3% in counties of 300,000 or more; these shares are part of the local rates below, not an extra charge—7Airbnb
Combined transient lodging tax, unincorporated Clark County 10.5% to 13.38% of the room price, cleaning and guest fees, depending on location and property type—29,31Airbnb
Transient lodging (room) tax, City of Las Vegas 13% outside the Primary Gaming Corridor and 13.38% inside it, on the room price and cleaning fee for the first 31 nights13%14,31Airbnb
Transient lodging tax, City of Henderson 13% of the room price, cleaning and guest fees for the first 31 nights13%15,31Airbnb
Transient lodging tax, City of North Las Vegas 13% of monthly rental revenue; Airbnb's published Nevada list does not include North Las Vegas, so hosts should expect to remit it themselves unless the booking shows tax collected13%18,31Host
Transient lodging tax, Washoe County, Reno and Sparks 13% or 13.5% depending on the property's location, on the room price and cleaning fee for stays of 27 nights and shorter—24,31Airbnb
Room tax, Douglas County Lake Tahoe Township (Kingsbury) 14% of the room price plus a $5 per room per night tourism surcharge14%27,31Host

What the host still handles

  • A Nevada state business license from the Secretary of State (required in Clark County and its cities)
  • A lodging tax account and monthly return with the City of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas or Clark County for any stay Airbnb does not collect
  • A transient lodging tax license from the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (no charge) for whole-home rentals in Washoe County, Reno and Sparks
  • A room tax account with Douglas County for Tahoe Township rentals, with returns due by the end of the following month7,14,27,31

Operating rules

Operating Rules for Nevada Short-Term Rentals

State short-term rental law covers Clark County only
The state baseline rules apply to Clark County (population over 700,000) and to cities of 25,000 or more inside it, which means Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas. Counties and cities elsewhere, such as Washoe and Douglas, write their own rules.1,2,3 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Two-night minimum unless the owner is present
State law requires a minimum rental period of one night when the owner lives in the home and two nights when the owner does not; North Las Vegas and unincorporated Clark County apply the same two-night minimum.1,6 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
State caps occupancy at 16 people
Clark County and its cities set a maximum occupancy, which state law limits to 16 people per home. Local limits are lower: ten in unincorporated Clark County and North Las Vegas, and sixteen in Henderson.1,6,9,16 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Fire extinguisher, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and insurance
Permit holders in Clark County and its cities must equip the home with a fire extinguisher, a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm, and carry liability insurance in the amount set locally: $500,000 in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Washoe County and $1,000,000 in Henderson.1,6,13,15,20 Applies to: Clark County, Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas · In force since July 1, 2022
Federal court has frozen parts of Clark County's license enforcement
A federal injunction issued December 17, 2025 bars Clark County from enforcing parts of its license ordinance. On October 7, 2026 the Ninth Circuit upheld the injunction in principle but sent it back to be narrowed so that the county reopens a working license process.10,11 Applies to: Unincorporated Clark County · In force since December 17, 2025

Fines

How to Avoid Airbnb Fines in Nevada

Fines in Nevada fall on hosting without the Local short-term rental license, or outside the rules above. With it in hand and the rules followed, none of the fines below apply.

  • Operating without a county or city authorization in Clark County or its large cities: state law allows fines of $1,000 to $10,000 per violation, and Clark County charges up to $10,000 a day.1,9
  • Rule violations by a licensed Clark County operator: the greater of the nightly rental value or $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for later ones.1,9
  • Unincorporated Washoe County (Incline Village): operating without a permit is fined $1,500, then $3,000, then $5,000 for a third or later violation.22
  • Unincorporated Washoe County: permit holders who break the rules face $750, then $1,500, then $3,000 and possible permit revocation.22
  • Las Vegas: a second or later violation within 24 months at the same unit can cost the license, and the city can require platforms to remove an unlicensed listing within five business days.5

Changes

What's Changed in Nevada's Airbnb Rules, and What's Next

One change is scheduled after October 20, 2026; the most recent rules are listed first.

  1. November 1, 2026 Upcoming
    Douglas County vacation home rental fees rise 15%

    Douglas County permit fees increase 15% on November 1, 2026 under resolution 2026R-016.26

  2. October 7, 2026
    Ninth Circuit upholds the Clark County injunction but orders it narrowed

    The appeals court affirmed that the host plaintiffs are entitled to an injunction and sent the case back so the district court can narrow it and require the county to give applicants a working license process.10

  3. September 2, 2026
    Clark County bars platforms from booking unlicensed rentals

    Ordinance 5407, adopted August 18, 2026, took effect September 2, 2026 and prohibits platforms from accepting or facilitating payment for unlicensed short-term rentals in unincorporated Clark County.12,36

  4. March 23, 2026
    Douglas County moves vacation home rental permits to a new portal

    All new Douglas County vacation home rental permits and renewals must go through the OPAL online permit portal from March 23, 2026.26

  5. December 17, 2025
    Federal court enjoins parts of Clark County's license enforcement

    The U.S. District Court for Nevada granted a preliminary injunction barring Clark County from enforcing several sections of its short-term rental ordinance while the lawsuit continues.11

  6. November 19, 2025
    Las Vegas amends its short-term rental chapter

    Ordinance 6929 amended Chapter 6.75 on November 19, 2025, adding a certificate of insurance requirement and clarifying owner occupancy and the definition of a short-term residential rental.5

  7. August 21, 2023
    Clark County license application window closes

    Complete applications for an unincorporated Clark County license had to be submitted by August 21, 2023; the county has accepted no applications since.8,10

  8. July 1, 2022
    Assembly Bill 363 takes effect

    State rules for short-term rentals in Clark County and cities of 25,000 or more began on July 1, 2022: local permits, a state business license, a two-night minimum, 660-foot and 2,500-foot separation, and a bar on outright bans.1,3

  9. June 21, 2022
    Clark County adopts its short-term rental ordinance

    The Board of County Commissioners passed the ordinance codified as Clark County Code Chapter 7.100.8

  10. June 2022
    North Las Vegas allows short-term rentals with a conditional use permit

    North Las Vegas adopted Ordinance 3127 in June 2022, requiring a conditional use permit before the business license.17

Listing data

What Nevada's Listings Show

What officials report

560
Douglas County vacation home rental permits issued · as of September 15, 2026Douglas County reported 560 permits against its cap of 600 in the Tahoe Township as of September 15, 2026.26,28

Earnings

What Could a Short-Term Rental in Nevada Earn?

The rules shape the numbers: a permit that costs $500 a year and taxes of 13% that Airbnb adds to guests' bills. For a specific address, the short-term rental calculator estimates revenue, occupancy and nightly rate from comparable listings, so you can test the numbers before applying.

Estimate what a home could earn

FAQ

Nevada Short-Term Rental Laws: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Nevada?

Yes, with a local license or permit. Nevada has no statewide ban, and in Clark County (Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas) state law forbids outright bans and requires a local authorization plus a state business license. Rules and availability differ sharply by city and county.1,2

Do I need a permit or license for Airbnb in Nevada?

Yes in the Las Vegas area, unincorporated Washoe County (Incline Village) and Douglas County's Tahoe Township. Clark County and its cities require a local authorization and a Nevada state business license, Washoe County requires an annual permit, and Douglas County requires a vacation home rental permit. The City of Reno has no separate permit.1,19,20,25

How much does a short-term rental license cost in Nevada?

Las Vegas charges $500 a year, Henderson $848 a year, North Las Vegas $900 a year, unincorporated Clark County $945 in the first year for up to three bedrooms, and Washoe County $1,253.20 for a new Incline Village permit. Douglas County charges $613.60 for a new owner-occupied permit, and the state business license is $200 a year.4,6,9,13,15,21,26

Can I rent out a home I don't live in?

Sometimes. Las Vegas allows only owner-occupied homes, and unincorporated Clark County is closed to new licenses. Henderson and North Las Vegas license rentals without owner occupancy, and Washoe and Douglas Counties permit them under their own caps and tiers.8,13,15,17,19,26

Can I get a short-term rental license in Paradise, Spring Valley or Winchester?

Not currently. These unincorporated Clark County areas follow Chapter 7.100, and the only application window closed on August 21, 2023. In October 2026 the Ninth Circuit told the district court to narrow the injunction so the county reopens a working application process.8,10

Does Airbnb collect hotel or lodging tax in Nevada?

In part. Airbnb collects and remits lodging tax in unincorporated Clark County, Henderson, Las Vegas, and Washoe County, Reno and Sparks. It does not list North Las Vegas or Douglas County, and hosts remain responsible for all other tax obligations.31

What is the lodging tax on an Airbnb stay in Las Vegas?

The City of Las Vegas room tax is 13% outside the Primary Gaming Corridor and 13.38% inside it, and unincorporated Clark County's combined rate runs from 10.5% to 13.38%. Airbnb adds it to the room price and cleaning fees.14,31

What is the fine for an illegal short-term rental in Nevada?

State law lets Clark County and its large cities fine unlicensed hosts $1,000 to $10,000 per violation, and Clark County lists up to $10,000 a day. Unincorporated Washoe County fines $1,500, then $3,000, then $5,000 for operating without a permit.1,9,22

Do I need a Nevada state business license to host?

Yes in Clark County and its cities: state law requires a state business license alongside the local authorization, and both numbers must appear on the listing. Renewal costs $200 a year for most owners and $500 for corporations. Washoe County does not require a separate business license.1,4,20

Is there a minimum stay or guest limit?

State law sets a one-night minimum for owner-occupied rentals and two nights otherwise, and caps occupancy at 16 people. Local limits are tighter: two people per bedroom up to 10 in unincorporated Clark County and North Las Vegas, up to 16 in Henderson, and two per bedroom in Las Vegas and Washoe County.1,6,9,16,23

Can Nevada cities and counties ban short-term rentals?

Not in Clark County. State law bars the county and its cities of 25,000 or more from enforcing a complete prohibition, though they may be stricter than the state minimums. The same statute does not apply to counties such as Washoe and Douglas.1,2

What are the rules at Lake Tahoe, including Incline Village and Kingsbury?

Incline Village is in unincorporated Washoe County, which requires an annual permit and 13% to 13.5% lodging tax. Kingsbury is in Douglas County's Tahoe Township, where permits are capped at 600, 560 were issued in September 2026, and room tax is 14% plus $5 a night.19,21,26,27,28

Method

How These Rules Were Checked

Each rule on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official source cited beside it: the ordinance or statute, the permit office's own pages and the tax authority. Airbnb's help pages are cited on their own only for what Airbnb itself does, such as the taxes it collects and the permit checks it runs, and otherwise only beside an official source; news reports only for when a change was announced. Rules that could not be confirmed on an official page are left out. The Henderson, North Las Vegas and Las Vegas Municipal Code pages were read in a browser; the Henderson FAQ and North Las Vegas tax page were read from Internet Archive copies.

Rules change with council votes, court rulings and new state laws, so the page is rechecked every three months and whenever a scheduled change takes effect. It summarizes the rules for information and is not legal advice; the state agency and your city or county has the final word on any application.

Sources

Sources

Each rule above links to the source it comes from. Official ordinances, statutes and government pages come first, then Airbnb's own help pages.

  1. 1. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 244 - Counties: Government (NRS 244.35351 to 244.35359) · Nevada Legislature
  2. 2. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 268 - Powers and duties common to cities and towns (NRS 268.09791 to 268.09799) · Nevada Legislature
  3. 3. Assembly Bill 363 (2021), enrolled · Nevada Legislature
  4. 4. Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 76 - State business license · Nevada Legislature
  5. 5. Las Vegas Municipal Code Chapter 6.75 - Short-Term Residential Rentals · City of Las Vegas (Municode)
  6. 6. North Las Vegas Municipal Code 5.02.270 - License fees · City of North Las Vegas (Municode)
  7. 7. Lodging Tax · Nevada Department of Taxation
  8. 8. Short-Term Rental Units · Clark County Department of Business License
  9. 9. Short-Term Rental Units - Frequently Asked Questions · Clark County Department of Business License
  10. 10. Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association v. County of Clark, No. 26-278, memorandum (Oct. 7, 2026) · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  11. 11. Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association v. Clark County, No. 2:25-cv-01173, docket · U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (via CourtListener)
  12. 12. Clark County Code amendments not yet codified (Ordinance 5407) · Clark County Clerk
  13. 13. Short-Term Residential Rental - General Information and application instructions · City of Las Vegas Department of Community Development
  14. 14. Transient Lodging Establishment Room Tax Instructions and Guidelines (rev. March 2026) · City of Las Vegas Business License Division
  15. 15. Short-Term Vacation Rentals · City of Henderson
  16. 16. FAQ List (short-term vacation rentals) · City of Henderson
  17. 17. Short-Term Rentals · City of North Las Vegas
  18. 18. Transient Lodging Tax · City of North Las Vegas
  19. 19. Short Term Rental Permits · Washoe County Community Services Department
  20. 20. Short Term Rentals - Frequently Asked Questions · Washoe County Community Services Department
  21. 21. Development Code Master Fee Schedule (short-term rental applications) · Washoe County Community Services Department
  22. 22. Master Administrative Enforcement Penalty and Fee Schedule · Washoe County Code Enforcement
  23. 23. Short Term Rentals (STRs) Guide for Permitting · Washoe County Community Services Department
  24. 24. Room Tax License Application · Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority
  25. 25. Vacation Home Rentals · Douglas County, Nevada
  26. 26. Apply & Renew - Permitting Process for VHRs · Douglas County, Nevada
  27. 27. Room Tax Management · Douglas County, Nevada
  28. 28. VHR Permit Waitlist · Douglas County, Nevada
  29. 29. Clark County Department of Business License General Information Guide for transient lodging establishments (July 2021) · Clark County Department of Business License
  30. 30. Common Questions & Business Resources · City of Reno Business Licensing
  31. 31. Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Nevada · Airbnb Help Center
  32. 32. Clark County, NV · Airbnb Help Center
  33. 33. North Las Vegas, NV · Airbnb Help Center
  34. 34. Washoe County, NV · Airbnb Help Center
  35. 35. Reno City Council to Discuss Short Term Rental Regulations · This Is Reno
  36. 36. As unlicensed short-term rentals persist, Clark County weighs fines for platforms like Airbnb · Las Vegas Sun