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

A license never comes with the house. In all four valley jurisdictions it ends at closing and the buyer must qualify under today's rules, including 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.