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Las Vegas vs. Henderson: short-term-rental rules
Both are in Nevada, but the rules differ. Henderson is currently the more permissive of the two for short-term rentals (Allowed with registration), while Las Vegas is tighter (Restricted).
| Rule | Las Vegas | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| STR status | Restricted | Allowed with registration |
| City license / registration | Short-Term Residential Rental business license (LVMC Chapter 6.75); Owner-occupancy / primary-residence eligibility (LVMC 6.75.020(C)); Conditional Use Verification (CUV) — LVMC 19.12.040(C) and 19.12.070; Code Enforcement home / life-safety inspection; General liability insurance — minimum $500,000 (LVMC 6.75.040(H)); Accommodations facilitator (hosting platform) license (LVMC 6.75.122); Common-interest community express authorization (LVMC 6.75.020(D)(5), 6.75.040(F)); 24-hour local contact, posting, and life-safety obligations (LVMC 6.75.080, 6.75.090) | City of Henderson Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Registration; Owner-of-record only; 18+; entity/trust authorization; General liability insurance — $1,000,000 per occurrence; Registered local contact available 24/7, residing in Clark County, 30-minute complaint response; STVR certification program (best practices) for owner and registered local contact; Notarized registrant statement (Acknowledgement Form); Smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire extinguishers, illuminated address, evacuation map; Self-inspection checklist (signed) + City right to inspect; Mailed notice of local contact info to all properties within a 200-foot radius; Front street-facing security camera with 2 months of retained footage; Noise management plan with continuous indoor/outdoor noise monitoring devices; Display City registration number + Secretary of State business ID in all advertisements; post certificate on site; Monthly transient lodging tax return (Report of Tax Collected on Room Rentals); Provide City "Good Neighbor" pamphlet to occupants at booking and check-in; Common-interest community governing documents must expressly authorize transient lodging; Hosting platform / accommodations facilitator duties (listing validation, quarterly reports, tax remittance) |
| Primary residence | Not specified | Not required |
| Minimum stay | 0-night minimum | 2-night minimum |
| Lodging tax | See detail | ~26.0% total |
| Enforcement | Not specified | Active |
For most hosts, Henderson is the easier of the two to operate in today, but confirm the specifics — rules change, and the "Restricted" status in Las Vegas may still allow rentals under the right conditions. Open each full record for the cited, dated details.
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Frequently asked questions
Is short-term renting easier in Las Vegas or Henderson?
Henderson is currently the more permissive (Allowed with registration) versus Las Vegas (Restricted). Verify against each city's full record, since rules change.
Do both Las Vegas and Henderson require a license or registration?
Las Vegas: yes — Short-Term Residential Rental business license (LVMC Chapter 6.75); Owner-occupancy / primary-residence eligibility (LVMC 6.75.020(C)); Conditional Use Verification (CUV) — LVMC 19.12.040(C) and 19.12.070; Code Enforcement home / life-safety inspection; General liability insurance — minimum $500,000 (LVMC 6.75.040(H)); Accommodations facilitator (hosting platform) license (LVMC 6.75.122); Common-interest community express authorization (LVMC 6.75.020(D)(5), 6.75.040(F)); 24-hour local contact, posting, and life-safety obligations (LVMC 6.75.080, 6.75.090). Henderson: yes — City of Henderson Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Registration; Owner-of-record only; 18+; entity/trust authorization; General liability insurance — $1,000,000 per occurrence; Registered local contact available 24/7, residing in Clark County, 30-minute complaint response; STVR certification program (best practices) for owner and registered local contact; Notarized registrant statement (Acknowledgement Form); Smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire extinguishers, illuminated address, evacuation map; Self-inspection checklist (signed) + City right to inspect; Mailed notice of local contact info to all properties within a 200-foot radius; Front street-facing security camera with 2 months of retained footage; Noise management plan with continuous indoor/outdoor noise monitoring devices; Display City registration number + Secretary of State business ID in all advertisements; post certificate on site; Monthly transient lodging tax return (Report of Tax Collected on Room Rentals); Provide City "Good Neighbor" pamphlet to occupants at booking and check-in; Common-interest community governing documents must expressly authorize transient lodging; Hosting platform / accommodations facilitator duties (listing validation, quarterly reports, tax remittance).
Informational summary of publicly available sources; not legal advice. Verify against each jurisdiction's official sources.