Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cloudcroft, NM

Short-term rentals are treated as lodging vendors: the Village requires business registration and remittance of the Village Lodger's Tax. Lodging uses are recognized in the municipal code under T-1 (tourist/transient accommodation) zones; Planning & Zoning has considered a proposed short-term rental ordinance (draft) but no separate STR ordinance is published on the Village site.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cloudcroft. 1) Download and complete the Village Business License Registration Application from Applications & Permits; include a copy of your NM Taxation & Revenue CRS certificate and pay the $35 annual business registration fee; submit the form and fee to the Village Office (P.O. Box 317 or in person at 201 Burro Ave.). 2) Register/collect and remit the Village Lodger's Tax using the Lodger's Tax remittance form found on the Village site; remit as required by the Village (forms provided on the site). 3) Maintain required records (per lodging/vendor obligations) and comply with any Planning & Zoning requirements for lodging zones.

1) Download and complete the Village Business License Registration Application from Applications & Permits; include a copy of your NM Taxation & Revenue CRS certificate and pay the $35 annual business registration fee; submit the form and fee to the Village Office (P.O. Box 317 or in person at 201 Burro Ave.). 2) Register/collect and remit the Village Lodger's Tax using the Lodger's Tax remittance form found on the Village site; remit as required by the Village (forms provided on the site). 3) Maintain required records (per lodging/vendor obligations) and comply with any Planning & Zoning requirements for lodging zones.