Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Los Alamos, NM

Airbnb listings are allowed in Los Alamos, NM, but with restrictions. County defines “Short Term Rental” as a residential dwelling rented for transient lodging not to exceed 30 consecutive days; STR operations must comply with Los Alamos County development code, applicable zoning and building permits/inspections, and county business registration/licensing and lodgers’/occupancy tax obligations per county code. 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.

County defines “Short Term Rental” as a residential dwelling rented for transient lodging not to exceed 30 consecutive days; STR operations must comply with Los Alamos County development code, applicable zoning and building permits/inspections, and county business registration/licensing and lodgers’/occupancy tax obligations per county code.

Vrbo is permitted in Los Alamos, NM under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.