Pahrump to License, Tax Short-Term Rentals Starting March 9 | The Locally Times
A new Nye County ordinance requires Pahrump short-term rental operators to obtain business licenses and collect a lodging tax starting March 9, though officials have not yet specified the tax rate or associated fees.
New regulations for short-term vacation rentals in Pahrump will take effect March 9, 2026, requiring operators to secure a business license, register their properties, and collect a room tax from guests. The Nye County Board of Commissioners adopted the new rules as Pahrump Town Ordinance No. 76 on February 18, 2026, according to a public notice the town posted on February 23. Before the ordinance takes effect, it must be published once a week for two weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Nye County, as required by the town's public announcement. ## Ordinance Amends Business Regulations Ordinance No. The ordinance text creates sections that define the purpose of the rules, set operational standards, and outline registration requirements. The framework also details the collection of a transient lodging tax, enforcement processes, appeals procedures, and penalties for delinquent tax payments, including registration termination and administrative hearings. ## Key Details on Costs and Rules Not Yet Public The public notice does not specify the primary costs for operators and guests. The town has not announced the rate for the transient lodging tax, the fee for the mandatory business license, or the cost of property registration. Town records also do not specify the projected revenue the new taxes and fees are expected to generate or the number of short-term rentals currently operating in Pahrump. While the ordinance creates a new framework, the public announcement omits the specific rules operators must follow. The specific operational requirements, methods of enforcement, and monetary penalties for non-compliance remain unpublished.