Santa Fe, New Mexico

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Santa Fe County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapResidential STRs cannot be within 50 feet of an existing STR; no more than 25% of units may be rented as STRs in multi-unit developments with 4+ units; no more than 12 permits per single multi-unit dwelling structure
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes - permit type depends on zoning (residential vs. non-residential)

Official Sources

santafenm.gov/land-use/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Santa Fe, New Mexico are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Santa Fe, New Mexico?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Santa Fe?

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

Where do these Santa Fe short-term rental rules come from?

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