Short Term Rentals (STRs)

Short Term Rental Ordinance Changes

October 3, 2024

At the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners meeting on September 17th, the board approved amendments to the Washoe County Code for Short Term Rentals (STRs). The amendments include the following:

  • Clarify maximum occupancy limitations associated with an STR permit; 
  • Limit STRs to one per parcel in the Tahoe Planning Area;  
  • Prohibit new STRs in accessory dwellings in the Tahoe Planning Area;  
  • Clarify when an STR permit must be relinquished;  
  • Remove requirement for an outdoor fireplace permit from the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District;  
  • Allow for an updated STR permit renewal date via payment of a pro-rated renewal fee;  
  • Remove the requirement for a signed notary for STR renewal applications;  
  • Clarify that a new STR permit is required with each change of parcel ownership; grant a 30 day automatic grace period for renewals with a possible additional 30 day discretionary grace period that may be granted by the Director of Planning and Building;  
  • Reduce the appeal period for STR stop activity orders from 30 days to 14 days;
  • Clarify violation and revocation regulations; 

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