Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bernalillo County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Permit Cap65 permits
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap65
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Bed & Breakfast only; operator must be present on property during rental

Official Sources

Data confidence: 98%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Where do these Los Ranchos de Albuquerque short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Los Ranchos de Albuquerque'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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, or New Mexico authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.