Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Silver City, NM

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Silver City, NM. Short-term rentals are subject to the Town’s Lodger’s Tax. Occupancy tax exemptions apply only if a vendee has been a permanent resident of the taxable premises for at least 30 consecutive days or has a written agreement for at least 30 days. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are subject to the Town’s Lodger’s Tax. Occupancy tax exemptions apply only if a vendee has been a permanent resident of the taxable premises for at least 30 consecutive days or has a written agreement for at least 30 days.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Silver City, NM, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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