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Rio Rancho, NM local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)Operating or advertising a short-term rental requires a city short-term rental permit and a business registration.

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Short-term rentals (Airbnb)

Operating or advertising a short-term rental requires a city short-term rental permit and a business registration. The code states: "No short-term rental operator shall operate, rent, offer to rent or advertise any short-term rental unit within the City of Rio Rancho without a valid short-term rental permit issued by the Department of Development Services" (§ 123.05).

Verified Source: Rio Rancho Code of Ordinances § 123.05 · last checked 2026-10-16

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