Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Santa Fe County, NM

STRs are permitted in Santa Fe County only where residential uses are permitted; ordinance distinguishes Owner-Occupied (primary residence/ADU) and Non-Owner Occupied STRs and requires units to be legal dwellings on a legal lot of record. Non-Owner Occupied STRs are limited by area (3% or 7% caps in specified CDPs), occupancy is limited to two people per approved bedroom up to a maximum of 10 people, and applicants must provide site plans, floor plans, parking designation, a 24-hour contact, and neighbor notice requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Santa Fe County. 1) Submit the appropriate application packet (Owner-Occupied Registration or Non-Owner Occupied Business License) to Santa Fe County Growth Management via appointment, email (STR@santafecountynm.gov) or in-person; include required documents (site plan, floor plan, proof of primary residence for owner-occupied, fire self-certification, CRS number, water meter reading if required). 2) Pay stated fees (Non-Owner initial Business License $375; Non-Owner renewal $300; Owner-Occupied business registration $35 annually) and complete neighbor notification/affidavit and post the Business Notice to Renters. 3) Receive license/registration; renew annually as specified.

1) Submit the appropriate application packet (Owner-Occupied Registration or Non-Owner Occupied Business License) to Santa Fe County Growth Management via appointment, email (STR@santafecountynm.gov) or in-person; include required documents (site plan, floor plan, proof of primary residence for owner-occupied, fire self-certification, CRS number, water meter reading if required). 2) Pay stated fees (Non-Owner initial Business License $375; Non-Owner renewal $300; Owner-Occupied business registration $35 annually) and complete neighbor notification/affidavit and post the Business Notice to Renters. 3) Receive license/registration; renew annually as specified.