Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Washoe County, NV

Airbnb listings are allowed in Washoe County, NV, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted only in unincorporated Washoe County with a limit of one per parcel (unless an accessory dwelling is used). Requirements include a $500,000 liability insurance policy, a Local Responsible Party (LRP) available 24/7 to respond within 30 minutes, and a strict prohibition on events, parties, or weddings. 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.

STRs are permitted only in unincorporated Washoe County with a limit of one per parcel (unless an accessory dwelling is used). Requirements include a $500,000 liability insurance policy, a Local Responsible Party (LRP) available 24/7 to respond within 30 minutes, and a strict prohibition on events, parties, or weddings.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Washoe County. 1. Create an account on OneNV.us and prepare required documents including a notarized safety self-certification and proof of $500k liability insurance. 2. Submit the application and pay the required fees via the portal. 3. Complete any required inspections and renew the permit annually (renewals open 30 days before expiration).

1. Create an account on OneNV.us and prepare required documents including a notarized safety self-certification and proof of $500k liability insurance. 2. Submit the application and pay the required fees via the portal. 3. Complete any required inspections and renew the permit annually (renewals open 30 days before expiration).

Vrbo is permitted in Washoe 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 Washoe 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 Washoe County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.