Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lyon County, NV

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lyon County, NV, but with restrictions. Lyon County’s Title 15 land-use code defines “Vacation Rental” as “the renting out of a furnished dwelling unit on a temporary basis.” County application guidance requires zoning approval and approvals/inspections by local Fire and Building departments and, where applicable, the Nevada State Health Department; transient lodging taxation and business licensing/registration requirements also apply. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Lyon County’s Title 15 land-use code defines “Vacation Rental” as “the renting out of a furnished dwelling unit on a temporary basis.” County application guidance requires zoning approval and approvals/inspections by local Fire and Building departments and, where applicable, the Nevada State Health Department; transient lodging taxation and business licensing/registration requirements also apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lyon County. 1) Obtain required clearances: zoning approval from the Planning Department; inspections/approval by local Fire and Building Departments; Nevada State Health Department approval where applicable; proof of compliance with Nevada Department of Taxation. 2) Obtain any necessary utilities sign-offs (if required) and evidence of required insurance (workers’ compensation if employees). 3) Submit approvals/documents to Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer (business license issuance), pay the stated application fee and annual fees as applicable (application fee listed as $37.50 on the county fees page).

1) Obtain required clearances: zoning approval from the Planning Department; inspections/approval by local Fire and Building Departments; Nevada State Health Department approval where applicable; proof of compliance with Nevada Department of Taxation. 2) Obtain any necessary utilities sign-offs (if required) and evidence of required insurance (workers’ compensation if employees). 3) Submit approvals/documents to Lyon County Clerk/Treasurer (business license issuance), pay the stated application fee and annual fees as applicable (application fee listed as $37.50 on the county fees page).

Vrbo is permitted in Lyon County, NV under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Lyon County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Lyon County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.