Short-term rentals — Elko, Nevada

Can I run an Airbnb here? Do I need a licence?

City of Elko has 2 adopted ordinances on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-05.

Residential Rental Business License — Title 4, Chapter 1 adopted ordinance

Annual business license required for anyone renting 3 or more residential rental units (4-1-3, 4-1-8). Home occupations allowed with Planning Department approval and business license (4-1-20).

Transient Lodging Tax — Title 4, Chapter 6 adopted ordinance

15% tax on transient lodging (rentals less than 28 consecutive days). Operators must collect from guests and remit monthly to City Clerk (4-6-2, 4-6-5).

Machine-readable: short-term-rentals.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Short-term rentals in other municipalities