Short-term rental rules
Running an Airbnb in Las Vegas, Nevada
Short-term rentals across the Las Vegas Valley are largely governed at the county level: unincorporated Clark County adopted a licensing ordinance in 2022, though a Nevada court halted its licensing and penalty provisions pending appeal in early 2026. Guests pay the county transient lodging tax.
The rules
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Unincorporated Clark County requires a county STR licence plus a business licence; enforcement is currently subject to litigation.
SourceClark County imposed distance and density limits, but a general zoning restriction flag was not confirmed given the litigation.
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Can you run each type of STR in Las Vegas?
A deterministic read of the cited rules for each common use type. When a governing rule is unknown, the verdict says so rather than guessing.
My primary residence (home-share)
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Las Vegas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/business/doing_business_with_clark_county/divisions/regulated_business/short_term_rentals/frequently-asked-questions
- A Nevada court halted Clark County short-term rental licensing and penalty rules pending appeal in early 2026, leaving the licensing regime in flux.
Confidence: high. You live there and rent it while away or rent a room.
A whole second home / investment property
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Las Vegas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/business/doing_business_with_clark_county/divisions/regulated_business/short_term_rentals/frequently-asked-questions
- Whether non-primary whole-home rentals are allowed is not confirmed. This is the most common restriction, so verify it.
- A Nevada court halted Clark County short-term rental licensing and penalty rules pending appeal in early 2026, leaving the licensing regime in flux.
Confidence: medium. A dedicated STR that is not your primary residence.
An ADU, basement or garage unit
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Las Vegas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/business/doing_business_with_clark_county/divisions/regulated_business/short_term_rentals/frequently-asked-questions
- A Nevada court halted Clark County short-term rental licensing and penalty rules pending appeal in early 2026, leaving the licensing regime in flux.
Confidence: high. An accessory dwelling on your property.
Unhosted, whole-unit, no owner on site
Allowed with a permitShort-term rentals are allowed in Las Vegas once you obtain the required licence and follow the rules below.
- A short-term rental licence or registration is required before you list.
- Register or apply here: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/business/doing_business_with_clark_county/divisions/regulated_business/short_term_rentals/frequently-asked-questions
- Whether non-primary whole-home rentals are allowed is not confirmed. This is the most common restriction, so verify it.
- A Nevada court halted Clark County short-term rental licensing and penalty rules pending appeal in early 2026, leaving the licensing regime in flux.
Confidence: medium. The strictest category in most cities.
LodgeDeck reports publicly available short-term rental rules and lodging tax rates and cites the source of each field. It is not legal or tax advice and it does not replace your own review. Ordinances and tax rates change often and automated collection can lag, so every field shows the source it came from and a confidence flag, and unconfirmed values are marked Unverified. Confirm with the jurisdiction before you rely on a rule or rate.
FAQ
Common questions about Las Vegas
Do I need a licence to run an Airbnb in Las Vegas?
Yes. Las Vegas requires a short-term rental licence or registration before you list. Unincorporated Clark County requires a county STR licence plus a business licence; enforcement is currently subject to litigation.
Does a short-term rental have to be my primary residence in Las Vegas?
Not confirmed on an official source for Las Vegas. Verify with the jurisdiction before you rely on it.
Is there a night cap on short-term rentals in Las Vegas?
No annual night cap is confirmed for Las Vegas in our data. Verify with the jurisdiction.
Do I have to show my permit number on the listing in Las Vegas?
Not confirmed on an official source for Las Vegas. Verify with the jurisdiction before you rely on it.
What lodging tax will my guest pay in Las Vegas?
A guest pays roughly 13 percent combined lodging tax in Las Vegas. See the full lodging-tax breakdown for the state and local components.
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