Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Los Ojos, NM

Rio Arriba County requires operators to register as a 'Lodgers' business and remit the county lodgers (occupancy) tax; an annual $35 business/registration fee is required and applicants must supply NM Tax ID/CRS information. STR operation is also subject to the County's Design & Development Regulation (land-use/zoning) requirements and Planning & Zoning approval.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Los Ojos. 1) Complete the Rio Arriba County 'Lodgers Business Registration Application' (requires NM Tax ID/CRS and business details). 2) Submit the completed application to the Rio Arriba County Planning & Zoning Department and pay the annual $35 registration fee prior to beginning operations. 3) Receive Planning & Zoning approval and comply with the County Lodgers' Tax ordinance; renew annually.

1) Complete the Rio Arriba County 'Lodgers Business Registration Application' (requires NM Tax ID/CRS and business details). 2) Submit the completed application to the Rio Arriba County Planning & Zoning Department and pay the annual $35 registration fee prior to beginning operations. 3) Receive Planning & Zoning approval and comply with the County Lodgers' Tax ordinance; renew annually.