The City of Las Cruces has adopted regulations for short-term rentals to support safety, accountability, and neighborhood quality of life. The ordinance is effective January 1, 2026, and enforcement begins July 1, 2026.
Beginning January 1, 2026, anyone operating a short-term rental in the City of Las Cruces must obtain a business registration, and register each property with Visit Las Cruces.
The City business registration fee is $35 annually. Registration with Visit Las Cruces includes a $50 one-time registration fee and a $35 annual renewal fee (per unit).
The ordinance also includes requirements related to posting the business registration inside the unit, maintaining insurance coverage, meeting basic safety expectations, providing appropriate parking guidance, and following occupancy and gathering limits. Operators must also provide a responsible local contact for complaints and complete required neighborhood notification for property owners within 500 feet.
Current short-term rental operators who are operating before the effective date must submit a business registration application within 30 days of January 1, 2026.
For details on short-term rental registration, lodgers tax, and links to register, visit the City’s Short-Term Rental page: https://lascruces.gov/property/short-term-rental-property-registration-lodgers-tax-guidelines/ or LasCruces.Gov/STR For additional assistance, email shorttermrental@lascruces.gov or call 575-541-2444 (lodgers tax and Visit Las Cruces registration), or email inspectionrequest@lascruces.gov or call 575-528-3059 (business registration and ordinance questions).