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Las Vegas vs. Reno: short-term-rental rules
Both Las Vegas and Reno carry the same headline short-term-rental status (Restricted) — the differences are in the details below: licensing, taxes, minimum stays, and enforcement.
| Rule | Las Vegas | Reno |
|---|---|---|
| STR status | Restricted | Restricted |
| 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 Reno general business license (RMC 4.04); Administrator classification of a new or unlisted use (RMC 18.03.205); Bed and Breakfast Inn — minor conditional use permit (RMC 18.03.304(c)(1)) |
| Primary residence | Not specified | Not specified |
| Minimum stay | 0-night minimum | No set minimum |
| Lodging tax | See detail | ~26.5% total |
| Enforcement | Not specified | Not specified |
Neither is clearly easier at the headline level; the decision usually comes down to taxes and minimum-stay rules. Open each full record below for the cited, dated details.
Full Las Vegas rules Full Reno rules
Frequently asked questions
Is short-term renting easier in Las Vegas or Reno?
Both share the same headline status (Restricted); compare the licensing, tax, and minimum-stay rows above.
Do both Las Vegas and Reno 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). Reno: yes — City of Reno general business license (RMC 4.04); Administrator classification of a new or unlisted use (RMC 18.03.205); Bed and Breakfast Inn — minor conditional use permit (RMC 18.03.304(c)(1)).
Informational summary of publicly available sources; not legal advice. Verify against each jurisdiction's official sources.