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Pahrump adopts short-term rental rules after heated public hearing; new penalties for unlicensed operators

Nye County Board of Commissioners · February 18, 2026
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Summary

After hours of public comment, Nye County moved to adopt the Pahrump short-term rental ordinance with an effective date of March 9, 2026. Supporters said the rules address unlicensed listings and safety; opponents warned of overreach and legal risk.

After a lengthy public hearing on Feb. 18, the Nye County Board of Commissioners moved to adopt Pahrump Town Bill 2026-01, a short-term rental (STR) licensing and registration ordinance, with an effective date of March 9, 2026. The ordinance creates a licensing and registration system for short-term rentals (stays under 28 days), establishes inspection and public-safety requirements, imposes transient lodging reporting and room-tax remittance, and sets fines targeted at unlicensed operators.

“Prior to this ordinance,…

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