Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code § 6.75 (2026) § 6.75.010
Definitions (Las Vegas Municipal Code)
Operative Text
As used in this Chapter: "Accommodations facilitator" means a person, other than the owner, lessee or other lawful occupant of a residential unit, or a manager of a residential unit, who, for a fee or other charge, brokers, coordinates, makes available or otherwise arranges for the rental of the residential unit or a room within a residential unit for the purpose of transient lodging. The term includes, without limitation, a hosting platform. "Commercial vehicle" means a vehicle customarily used as part of a business for the transportation of goods or people. "Hosting platform" means a person who, for a fee or other charge, provides on an internet website an online platform that facilitates the rental of a short-term residential rental residential unit on behalf of an operator, including, without limitation, through advertising, matchmaking or other means. "Operator" means any person who owns, leases, controls, manages or operates a short-term residential rental unit or property. The term also includes any person who brokers, coordinates, makes available or otherwise arranges for the rental of such a unit or property to the extent that person does not qualify as an accommodations facilitator. "Party" means a gathering of people that exceeds the maximum occupancy of a residential unit, as set forth in LVMC 6.75.090 . "Residential unit" means a single-family residence or an individual residential unit within a larger building, including, without limitation, a condominium, townhouse, duplex or other multifamily dwelling. The term does not include a timeshare or other property subject to the provisions of Chapter 119A of NRS. "Short-term residential rental" means the commercial use, or the making available for commercial use, of a residential dwelling unit for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes, wherein any individual guest rents or occupies the unit for a period of less than thirty-one consecutive calendar days. The term also includes the renting or occupancy of a residential unit or a room within a residential unit for purposes of transient lodging, as described in NRS 268.0195. A short-term residential rental qualifies as transient lodging and is included in the definition thereof. The term does not include a "community residence," "facility for transitional living for released offenders," or any other facility with dwelling units that is specifically defined in LVMC Chapter 19.18. For purposes of this Chapter, the term does not include the rental or occupancy of a residential accessory structure, residential accessory dwelling unit, a tent, a trailer or a mobile unit. In the case of a single parcel containing more than one dwelling unit, each dwelling unit used for transient lodging constitutes a separate short-term residential rental. "Transient lodging" is as defined in LVMC 4.20.020 .
Las Vegas Municipal Code §§ 6.09, 6.75 § 6.75.010 establishes the key vocabulary used throughout the city's short-term residential rental chapter. It defines who qualifies as an 'operator,' 'accommodations facilitator,' or 'hosting platform,' and clarifies what types of properties and rental arrangements fall within — or are excluded from — the definition of a 'short-term residential rental.' Notably, any rental of a residential unit for fewer than 31 consecutive calendar days is treated as transient lodging under this framework, while timeshares, community residences, accessory dwelling units, and certain other structures are carved out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code §§ 6.09, 6.75 § 6.75.010 should be aware that the definitions in this section determine whether their rental activity triggers the full short-term residential rental regulatory framework. Operators — broadly defined to include anyone who owns, leases, controls, manages, or arranges rentals — are generally expected to understand how these terms apply to their specific property type and rental model. Platforms and third-party brokers that facilitate rentals for a fee may independently qualify as 'accommodations facilitators' or 'hosting platforms,' each carrying distinct regulatory implications under the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants and guests, Las Vegas, Nev., Mun. Code §§ 6.09, 6.75 § 6.75.010 sets the foundational definitions that determine whether a rental arrangement is governed by the city's short-term residential rental rules. Understanding whether a stay qualifies as a 'short-term residential rental' — particularly the 31-consecutive-day threshold — can be relevant to what protections and obligations apply to that occupancy. Individuals with questions about how these definitions affect their rights may find it useful to consult the Las Vegas city code directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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