Las Vegas short-term rental guides

The questions that decide a deal here, answered in full.

Six things that decide whether a Las Vegas valley property can be rented short-term, written out in full. No form, no email required.

Why Your "Las Vegas" Address Probably Is Not the City of Las Vegas

Most of the valley's best STR neighborhoods have a Las Vegas mailing address but sit in unincorporated Clark County - where new licenses have been closed since 2023.

The HOA Question That Ends Most Henderson Deals

Henderson requires CC&Rs that expressly authorize transient lodging. Silence means no. Inspirada and Cadence are banned outright.

Buying an Existing Short-Term Rental? Read This First

In Henderson the registration terminates when the property sells. The buyer must re-qualify under today's rules - including distance separations that may have changed.

The Federal Injunction on Clark County, Explained

A December 2025 ruling blocked enforcement of key parts of the county ordinance. It does not make unlicensed STRs legal, and the county is appealing.

Mid-Term Rentals: The 31-Day Workaround

Rentals of 31 days or longer fall outside every STR ordinance in the valley. For a lot of county properties this is the only viable play.

What Agents Should Disclose About Short-Term Rental Eligibility

Representing a buyer who plans to Airbnb? Here is the diligence checklist that keeps you out of a lawsuit.