Fernley, Nevada
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lyon County
Conditional
STR Status
Owner Occupancy Required
500 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 55%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Fernley, Nevada
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fernley, Nevada are allowed under certain conditions. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Fernley, Nevada?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Fernley, Nevada. The property must be owner-occupied.
Where do these Fernley short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Fernley's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Fernley, Lyon County, or Nevada authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.