Short-term rentals — Reno, Nevada

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

City of Reno has 1 adopted ordinance on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Short-Term Rentals — City of Reno / Washoe County Article 319 adopted ordinance
licence required True Permit required: Yes, Reno business license
owner occupancy required False Primary residence only: No, preempted by state
zones allowed Permitted citywide subject to a 660-foot separation buffer between STRs 660 feet between STRs
scout note

Reno requires STR business license/permit. State preemption (NV SB 363, 2023) prevents blanket bans on non-owner-occupied STRs. Reno enforces 660-ft separation between permitted STRs. Occupancy capped at 2 persons per bedroom + 2 additional persons (max varies by permit). Legal bedrooms only with proper egress and closets. Fines for operating without license, violating spacing, or exceeding occupancy.

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