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Markets/Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Airbnb and Vrbo Calculator: Rules and Taxes

Estimate cash flow for an Airbnb or Vrbo in Las Vegas, NV, then check local rules and taxes. The editable presets are illustrative inputs.

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Check Las Vegas rules and official sources

Market context and seasonality

Las Vegas had about 38.5 million visitors in 2025, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Conventions, major events, and year-round demand drive STR bookings. CES and other trade shows, UFC fights, and residency concerts bring guests in every season. Start with the preloaded Las Vegas example inputs, then change the nightly rate, occupancy, purchase price, and expenses to match your property.

Las Vegas STR market highlights

  • 1About 38.5 million visitors in 2025 (LVCVA)
  • 2Convention center drives strong midweek corporate bookings
  • 3UFC, residency concerts, and sporting events command premium rates
  • 4Entertainment options year-round

Seasonality in Las Vegas

Demand is strong year-round and peaks during major conventions, such as CES in January and trade shows in spring and fall. Summer is hot, but homes with pools book well. Holiday weekends and major fight nights bring large rate premiums.

Las Vegas rules and taxes

Permit or license
For a City of Las Vegas property, complete conditional-use verification and inspection before applying for the STR business license. Clark County, Henderson and North Las Vegas use different processes.
Primary residence and zoning
The city's licensing overview requires the owner to remain on site, limits the home to three bedrooms and applies separation, zoning and HOA-permission conditions. Confirm all conditions for the address.
Lodging and sales taxes
Room tax applies to city STRs. Rates differ inside and outside the Primary Gaming Corridor. Use the city's map and room-tax guidance to find the correct rate and reporting.

Last verified

Verification scope: We verified city licensing and inspection, the owner-presence rule, the bedroom, separation and zoning conditions, and the room-tax location distinction. We did not verify other jurisdictions, grandfathered exceptions or parcel approvals.

Confirm the property's jurisdiction, eligibility and tax obligations with the listed authorities before buying or listing.

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Frequently asked questions

What's a good cash-on-cash return for Airbnb in Las Vegas?
There is no single good cash-on-cash return for every Las Vegas short-term rental. Compare the calculator's projected return with your financing costs, alternatives, risk tolerance, and the property's break-even occupancy. Replace the preset with property-specific costs and current comparable listings before deciding.
What's the average nightly rate for Airbnb in Las Vegas?
This calculator starts with $282 per night as an illustrative STR Numbers input, not a live or cited market average. Current rates vary by property size, location, amenities, and seasonality, so replace it with recent comparable listings.
What occupancy rate can I expect in Las Vegas?
The calculator uses 57% occupancy as an illustrative input, not a forecast for a specific property. Check current local comps and test a conservative downside case.
Is Las Vegas a good market for Airbnb investing?
Las Vegas is a urban market in the Southwest region. The calculator's $425,000 home-price preset is an illustrative input, not a current market valuation. Verify the property, comparable listings, and local rules before investing.

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