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New Mexico short-term rental regulations

New Mexico · The Land of Enchantment7 markets coveredUpdated Apr 19, 2026
Restriction mix7 markets
Prohibited0
Strict2 · 29%
Moderate5 · 71%
Permissive0
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Strict

Heavy restrictions apply

2 markets

Heavy regulation: caps, primary-residence rules, lottery permits, or night limits.

Taos

New Mexico

Strict

The Town of Taos requires all short-term rental operators to obtain both a business license and a specific STR permit, with fees varying based on whether the...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $4000.1% tax

Santa Fe

New Mexico

Strict

The City of Santa Fe strictly regulates short-term rentals, limiting non-owner occupied permits to one per person and imposing a significant $1,000 initial...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1,0000.2% tax
Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

5 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Albuquerque

New Mexico

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Albuquerque are regulated under Part 13-1-4 of the City Code, requiring an annual permit ($50) and business registration.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $500.1% tax

Angel Fire

New Mexico

Moderate

The Village of Angel Fire requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual STR permit and pay a 5% Lodgers' Tax.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $3000.1% tax

Ruidoso

New Mexico

Moderate

The Village of Ruidoso requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit and undergo a fire safety inspection.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Red River

New Mexico

Moderate

Short-term rentals in the Town of Red River are regulated through a mandatory Business License and a 5% Lodgers Tax.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $350.1% tax

Las Cruces

New Mexico

Moderate

Las Cruces requires short-term rentals to obtain both a city business registration and a unit-specific registration with Visit Las Cruces, while adhering to...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1200.1% tax

Neighboring states & common comparisons

Texas57 marketsColorado40 marketsArizona24 marketsUtah17 marketsOklahoma8 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.