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RENTING SHORT-TERM IN CLARK COUNTY

March 30, 2020
By Kathy Shippen
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A “short-term” rental as defined by the county refers to the rental of a residential property for a period of up to 30 consecutive calendar days. As a homeowner or investor looking to rent out your property in Clark County (the most populous in the state of Nevada), you should be informed of the following local stipulations.

Short-term rentals of residential properties (including Airbnb) is prohibited in unincorporated Clark County. Clark County Code § 30.44.010 (b)(7)(C)

A “vacation home” is defined as any residential dwelling utilized for transient lodging. Such must be separately licensed, with an annual fee of $300 required. Clark County Code § 6.12.982

Additionally, if rented to transient guests as defined in Chapter 4.08 (27), taxes must also be charged accordingly.

Unlike hotels or motels, short-term rentals are not adherent to the standards of health and safety set by the Southern Nevada Health District, nor do they tend to be as secure.

Since 2017, short-term rentals are restricted to be distanced at least 660 feet from any other short-term rental. In December 2018, officials increased these limitations to only allow owner-occupied homes to provide short-term rentals.

Unincorporated jurisdictions in Clark County:

  • Blue Diamond
  • Bunkerville
  • Enterprise
  • Goodsprings
  • Indian Springs
  • Jean
  • Laughlin
  • Lone Mountain
  • Lower Kyle
  • Moapa
  • Moapa Valley
  • Mountain Springs
  • Mt. Charleston
  • Paradise
  • Red Rock
  • Sandy Valley
  • Searchlight
  • Spring Valley
  • Sunrise Manor
  • Whitney
  • Winchester

Click here for a vague visual of Las Vegas juridictions.

For questions or verification call the Current Planning Division at (702) 455-4314 or visit at Clark County Government Center, 500 South Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas 89155.

March 30, 2020
By Kathy Shippen
Kathleen Shippen  Home Connect America, Real Estate, Las Vegas, NV