Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Taos, NM

Airbnb listings are allowed in Taos, NM, but with restrictions. STRs are prohibited in the Historic District, Historic/Hotel Overlay Zones, and the Central Business District; they are restricted to specific residential and commercial zones (e.g., R-1, C-1). There is a town-wide cap of 120 permits. Operators must provide a rental packet to guests, maintain safety features like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, and collect a 5.0% Lodger's Tax. 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.

STRs are prohibited in the Historic District, Historic/Hotel Overlay Zones, and the Central Business District; they are restricted to specific residential and commercial zones (e.g., R-1, C-1). There is a town-wide cap of 120 permits. Operators must provide a rental packet to guests, maintain safety features like smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, and collect a 5.0% Lodger's Tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Taos. 1. Apply online via the Town's third-party permit registration portal (Host Compliance). 2. Ensure the property meets safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers) and is in an allowed zone. 3. Renew permits annually; all permits expire September 30th, with a renewal window open until November 30th.

1. Apply online via the Town's third-party permit registration portal (Host Compliance). 2. Ensure the property meets safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers) and is in an allowed zone. 3. Renew permits annually; all permits expire September 30th, with a renewal window open until November 30th.

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