Socorro, New Mexico
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Socorro County
Conditional
STR Status
50 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap50 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Bed-and-breakfast inns are a special use in R-1 (requires City Council approval after Commission recommendation); conditional use in R-2 (requires Commission review and approval); permitted by right in R-3 and R-4. Short-term rentals are not explicitly mentioned.
Official Sources
Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Socorro, New Mexico
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Socorro, New Mexico are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Socorro, New Mexico?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Socorro, New Mexico.
Where do these Socorro short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Socorro'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 Socorro, Socorro County, or New Mexico authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.