Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Los Ojos, NM

Airbnb listings are allowed in Los Ojos, NM, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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