Albuquerque city council votes down short-term rental regulations

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Published: February 4, 2026
Regulations & Compliance
Albuquerque, NM

Summary

Albuquerque's city council rejected a bill proposing a 100-foot buffer zone between new short-term rentals, aiming to address neighborhood impacts and housing affordability concerns. Despite an amendment reducing the proposed distance, the measure failed by a 5-4 vote, similar to failed attempts in previous years. Over half of the city's renters are cost-burdened.

Key Insights

  • Over half of Albuquerque’s renters are housing cost-burdened, paying more than 30 per cent of their income in rent.
  • The Albuquerque city council voted down a proposed short-term rental buffer zone by a 5–4 margin.

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