Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
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 application fee. Hosts must collect and remit a 7% Lodgers' tax in addition to state gross receipts tax.
To host an Airbnb in the City of Santa Fe, you must first apply for a specific Short-Term Rental permit which costs $1,000 for the first year. You are generally only allowed to hold one short-term rental permit for a property you don't live in. You must also pass a fire inspection and display your permit number on all online listings. Even if your platform (like Airbnb) collects taxes for you, the city requires you to file a monthly report to confirm your booking activity.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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