Is Nevada a good place to open a short-term rental? Below are resources for regulations/guidelines, business license information, and local attractions to help start your research so you can answer that question.
*You’ll also want to conduct your own research to keep up with changing regulations or restrictions in your area and ensure you’re running a legal short-term rental.*
What draws tourists to Nevada?
Las Vegas, the strip, the casinos are of course a big draw but Nevada has much more to offer visitors. Tourists can enjoy the desert landscape in the various state parks, stunning lakes, ghost towns, and also enjoy the various museums and historical sites. Nevada caters to many different types of travelers.
Nevada Short-Term Rental Market
Nevada's Short-Term Rental Definition
Short-term or vacation rentals are the rental of a residential dwelling unit for periods of 31 consecutive days or fewer.
State Requirements
A business license is required to operate a short-term rental in Nevada. Short-term rental owners also need a local representative and need to meet liability coverage minimums among other requirements. A full list of the requirements can be found on the Assembly Bill 363. This is also in addition to any local city or county requirements.
Do I Need To Register My Short-term rental?
Short-term rental owners have to register their business through the state of Nevada. Each city or county may also have their own registration requirements.
Short-Term Rental Local Ordinances
Below are some of the popular locations that draw tourists to Nevada. Each city or county may have their own short-term rental laws. Click on each to view the local ordinances.
Nevada Attractions
This map displays some of the local attractions and activities that regularly draw visitors to Nevada.
Take a look at the location of these attractions in relation to some of the popular cities and maybe even some smaller markets in close proximity. This can provide a good place to start with your market research and eventually carving out a niche for your short-term rental.
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