Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Taos County, NM

Airbnb listings are allowed in Taos County, NM, but with restrictions. STRs are restricted by zone (prohibited in Town Historic and Central Business Districts) and subject to a 120-permit cap in the Town. Occupancy is limited to twice the number of bedrooms; operators must collect Lodger's Tax and provide guest safety/rule packets. 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 restricted by zone (prohibited in Town Historic and Central Business Districts) and subject to a 120-permit cap in the Town. Occupancy is limited to twice the number of bedrooms; operators must collect Lodger's Tax and provide guest safety/rule packets.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Taos County. 1. Submit an application via the official online portal (Town or County) including required forms (Zoning Clearance, Fire Dept requirements). 2. Provide proof of life-safety/fire inspections and, for the Town, proof of mailing notice to neighbors within 200 feet. 3. Pay applicable fees ($1,000 permit fee in Town) and renew annually by September 30th.

1. Submit an application via the official online portal (Town or County) including required forms (Zoning Clearance, Fire Dept requirements). 2. Provide proof of life-safety/fire inspections and, for the Town, proof of mailing notice to neighbors within 200 feet. 3. Pay applicable fees ($1,000 permit fee in Town) and renew annually by September 30th.

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