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Nevada · Short-Term Rental Compliance

Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Permit Guide

The City of Las Vegas (separate from unincorporated Clark County) caps STRs through a lottery + 660-ft minimum-separation rule. Most Strip-area properties are actually in unincorporated Clark County, where rules differ. Inside city limits, hosts need a $500 application + $500 annual license, must satisfy 660-ft separation, and the owner must complete a Conditional Use Verification with neighbor notification. Operating without a license carries fines up to $10,000/day.

Permit
Short-Term Rental Business License + Conditional Use Verification
Annual fee
$1,000
Occupancy tax
13.38%
Fine range
$1,000–$10,000 per day

⚠ This summary is preliminary — we’re still verifying it against the current Las Vegas ordinance. Treat every line as a starting point and confirm with the city before filing or accepting bookings.

Informational only — not legal advice. Our information can be wrong or out of date. Always confirm with Las Vegas directly before applying, paying, or accepting bookings. We do not file applications or returns on your behalf.

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What the city requires

Requirements checklist

  • 1
    STR Business License
    $500 application + $500/yr renewal. Awarded by lottery in oversubscribed neighborhoods. Owner must submit floor plan, parking plan, and signed neighbor notification.
  • 2
    660-ft separation rule
    No two STRs may be located within 660 ft of each other inside city limits (single-family zones). New applications in dense neighborhoods are typically denied on this basis.
  • 3
    Conditional Use Verification (CUV)
    Pre-license zoning step that verifies the property meets the separation, parking, and density requirements. ~$280 CUV fee, separate from the license.
  • 4
    Combined transient lodging tax
    13.38% combined Clark County transient lodging tax (county collects, splits with state and stadium authority). Direct bookings require registration with the Clark County Department of Business License.
  • 5
    City vs. unincorporated jurisdiction
    Las Vegas Strip and many tourist-area properties are in UNINCORPORATED Clark County, not the City of Las Vegas. County rules differ — confirm jurisdiction with the parcel lookup before applying.

Nevada AB 363 (2023) forced jurisdictions to permit STRs but allowed strict caps — Las Vegas chose lottery + separation. Unlicensed operation is treated as a zoning violation, not a code-compliance issue, which lets the city stack fines fast (up to $10K/day per Henderson v. City of Las Vegas precedent).

Official filing portal: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Departments/Business-Licensing/Short-Term-Rentals

Other jurisdictions

Operating in more than one city?

Informational only — not legal advice. STR ordinances change frequently, sometimes mid-year. Always verify current requirements with Las Vegas before applying for a permit or accepting a booking.

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