| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Proposed / pending |
| Permit / License Required | Pending — Reno requires an STR permit per its regulation, but the city is still finalizing its ordinance/licensing process; a Nevada state business li |
| Tax Rate | Unknown (Nevada sales tax plus Washoe County and Reno room taxes) |
| Minimum Stay | STR permit required for rentals shorter than 28 consecutive days |
| Permit Fee | New fee schedule began October 1, 2023 (Unknown exact amounts) |
| Penalties | Substantial fines for non-compliance; permit revocation for repeated violations |
| Occupancy Limit | Occupancy limits apply per local ordinance (Unknown specific figure) |
Short-term rental regulations in Reno, Nevada are currently under development or pending approval as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Pending — Reno requires an STR permit per its regulation, but the city is still finalizing its ordinance/licensing process; a Nevada state business license is required. The associated permit fees are New fee schedule began October 1, 2023 (Unknown exact amounts).
Short-term rental operators in Reno should be aware of these tax obligations: Unknown (Nevada sales tax plus Washoe County and Reno room taxes). Yes — must register to collect/remit Nevada sales tax, Washoe County room tax, and Reno room tax (via Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority).
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Reno include: Occupancy limit: Occupancy limits apply per local ordinance (Unknown specific figure). Minimum stay: STR permit required for rentals shorter than 28 consecutive days.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Reno: Reno mandates STRs be 660 feet from other residential units and 2,500 feet from resort hotels. Density rules: 660-foot separation from other residential units; 2,500-foot separation from resort hotels. Insurance: Likely — most Nevada jurisdictions require liability insurance with minimum $500,000 coverage per oc.
Hosts who fail to comply with Reno's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Substantial fines for non-compliance; permit revocation for repeated violations.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Short-term rental regulations in Reno are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized. City of Reno and City of Sparks have separate jurisdiction; Washoe County Planning cannot issue permits for properties within Reno city limits. Enforcement noted as not strictly applied with low licen
Yes. Reno requires the following for short-term rental operation: Pending — Reno requires an STR permit per its regulation, but the city is still finalizing its ordinance/licensing process; a Nevada state business license is required.
Short-term rental hosts in Reno are subject to the following tax obligations: Unknown (Nevada sales tax plus Washoe County and Reno room taxes).
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Reno may face enforcement. Substantial fines for non-compliance; permit revocation for repeated violations.
Governed under Nevada Assembly Bill 363 (2021), requiring local governments (pop. 25,000+) to regulate STRs; Reno still developing specific ordinances
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