Las Vegas

The Las Vegas area has two very different and strict regulatory environments for short-term rentals. The City of Las Vegas only permits hosted rentals where the owner is present in their primary residence. Unincorporated Clark County, which includes the Strip, allows unhosted rentals in primary residences but imposes severe restrictions, including a 660-foot separation distance from other STRs, license caps, and a mandatory safety inspection. Both jurisdictions require a license and proof of $500,000 liability insurance.

In Plain English

To host an Airbnb in the Las Vegas area, you must first figure out if you're in the City of Las Vegas or unincorporated Clark County, as the rules are totally different. In both places, you can only rent out your primary residence. If you're in the City, you must be present during the entire guest stay. If you're in the County, your property must be at least 660 feet away from any other STR, which disqualifies many homes. You'll need to get a license, have $500,000 in liability insurance, and pass a safety inspection if you're in the County. Make sure to display your license number on your listing, or you'll face heavy fines.

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