Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Sandoval County, NM

Airbnb listings are allowed in Sandoval County, NM, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as rentals of 29 days or less and are allowed as permissive uses only in applicable zoning districts. Operators must maintain a valid Sandoval County business registration and remit a 5% lodgers' tax on the total daily room rate charged. 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.

Short-term rentals are defined as rentals of 29 days or less and are allowed as permissive uses only in applicable zoning districts. Operators must maintain a valid Sandoval County business registration and remit a 5% lodgers' tax on the total daily room rate charged.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Sandoval County.

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