Current Short-Term Rental Laws and Airbnb Regulations in Nevada

State-Imposed Emposed Short-Term Rental Regulations in Nevada

Nevada’s Assembly Bill 363 (AB363), enacted in 2021, establishes statewide regulations for short-term rentals, Airbnb, Vrbo and direct bookings. The bill mandates that counties and cities with populations of 25,000 or more implement ordinances governing these rentals, ensuring compliance with specific standards.

AB363 includes:

• Permitting and Licensing: Property owners must obtain proper authorization to operate short-term rentals, adhering to local regulations.
• Taxation: Short-term rentals are subject to the same lodging taxes as hotels and resorts.
• Operational Standards: The bill sets forth requirements such as the duration of minimum stay, occupancy limits, and safety standards in effort to maintain community welfare.

AB363 aims to balance the economic benefits of short-term rentals with the need to preserve neighborhood integrity and ensure guest safety. It provides a framework for local governments to regulate these rentals effectively.

Localized Airbnb Regulations in Vermont

Clark County, Nevada

Short-Term Rental Permit Lottery Closed as of August 21, 2023  

The Nevada Legislature passed a new law, Assembly Bill 363 (AB363) which says that all short-term rentals in Nevada must follow certain rules for the protection and safety of guests staying in these homes.  

The following regulations are in place in Clark County: 

• Lottery-based: The short-term rental permit lottery closed on August 21, 2023. 
• Insurance requirement: To operate, hosts must hold a valid rental license with specialized short-term rental insurance. Liability must cover $500,000 for bodily injury and property damage. Clark County Code 7.100.230.
• Short-term rentals are prohibited in the following towns: 
  • Mt. Charleston 
  • Moapa  
  • Moapa Valley  
  • Mesquite  
  • Bunkerville  
• Home type: Condos are allowed if they meet the eligible requirements. 
• Maximum occupancy: The rule is two people per room or ten people per residential unit.  
• Parking: All on-site parking must be used first before going off-site.  
• Quiet hours: From 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. 
• Parties: Not allowed.  

Henderson, Nevada

Airbnb Laws Effective July 1, 2022

The City of Henderson reviewed the State of Nevada Assembly Bill 363 June of 2021 and made necessary revisions to the City of Henderson Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance. Most provisions of the Bill became effective July 1, 2022. Some provisions include:

• All short-term rentals must have a noise management plan, including items like noise monitoring equipment located both inside and outside
• All registrants must obtain a State of Nevada business license
• Each property owner is limited to a maximum of 5 registrations per State of Nevada business license held by that owner
• Hosting platform requirements such as including the City issued registration number to be listed on all platform listings
• A certificate of insurance indicating that the property is used as a short-term rental and carries general liability coverage with policy limits of not less than $1 million per occurrence

Continue to Section 19.9.4.F – Short-Term Vacation Rental if you are interested in reading the entire ordinance.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Updates to Airbnb Laws

Las Vegas, Nevada, has developed a three-step approval process for short-term rentals. First, you need to get approval from Planning, then a property inspection verifying the number of bedrooms and checking life safety and related requirements, and lastly, submit an application for a business license. The license application has several special requirements and restrictions, including:

• The business license must be included in all advertisements
• The licensee must provide proof of liability insurance coverage with a $500,00 minimum amount
• The property owner must be the license holder
• 660-foot separation between short-term residential rentals is required

Continue to the Short-Term Rental Application Instructions to learn more.

For more information, visit the Washoe County’s short-term rental regulations page.

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