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2. Starting July 1, 2025, short-term rentals will be authorized to operate in Rio Rancho with a valid permit issued by Development Services. A short-term rental permit is required to operate, rent, offer to rent, or advertise a short-term rental within the City. 

   This application includes instructions to prospective permit holders on the permit application process. The permit application must be completed by the prospective permit holder. Applicants are encouraged to prepare all required information and documentation prior to starting the application. Applications will be considered "complete" once Development Services has notified you that the application fee has been paid and all information listed below has been properly submitted.

   If you have questions regarding the Short-term Rental Permit Application, email shorttermrental@rrnm.gov.

   Important Note: You may submit an application without creating a CivicPlus account; however, if you wish to save the application to complete at another time, you will need to create and sign in to your account. 

   At the end of the application, you must upload a site plan and a certificate of insurance.

6. Section 1: Short-term Rental Property Information
8. House Number*
9. Street Name*
11. City*
    -- Select One --Rio Rancho
12. State*
    -- Select One --NM
13. Postal Code*
    -- Select One --8712487144
15. Parcel ID Number*

    *As identified on your property tax bill.

17. Permit Holder's First Name*

    *The applicant must be a natural person. If different than property owner, please upload authorization letter below.

18. Permit Holder's Last Name*
20. Property Owner Name (if different from Permit Holder Name)

    The property can be held by an entity, but the applicant permit holder must be a natural person or individual human being that has legal authority to act on behalf of the entity.” 

22. Property Owner Phone Number
23. Property Owner Email
25. Permit Holder's Contact Information
27. Phone Number 1*
28. Phone Number 2
30. E-mail Address*

    *All correspondence about your application will be sent to this address

31. What are you offering as a short-term rental?*
    -- Select One --Room(s)Whole HouseCasita
35. Section 2: Emergency Contact Information

    You must have a responsible party available to respond to the short-term rental property within an hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This person will be contacted in the event there is a complaint about or issue with the property.

37. Contact Name*
39. Phone Number 1*

    *Must be a mobile phone number capable of receiving text messages and reachable 24/7.

40. Phone Number 2
42. Alternate Contact Name
44. Phone Number 1

    *Must be a mobile phone number capable of receiving text messages and reachable 24/7.

    
    

45. Phone Number 2
49. Section 3: Advertising Information

    Please list all hosting platform website URLs that your property will be listed as a short-term rental.

51. Website URLs:*

    *Separate each URL with a comma.

55. Section 4: Attachments

    Applicants are required to access and read all attached documents.

57. Short-term Rental Ordinance
    Click here
59. Short-term Rental Permit Checklist
    Download here
61. Site Plan Sample
    Download here
63. Short-term Rental Safety Checklist
    Download here

    *The inspection will be completed by Development Services. The inspection checklist is linked here to aid in the preparation of your property.

65. Relevant City Ordinance Poster
    Click here

    *To be posted at each short-term rental unit.

    
    

69. Section 5: Uploads

    To complete your application you will need to submit the following documents:

71. Site Plan*

    *Site Plan may be hand drawn or digital as long as it is legible and contains the required information.

72. Certificate of Insurance*

    *Please provide proof of short-term rental insurance coverage for each unit with minimum coverage of $250,000 per unit.

74. Owner Authorization

    *Only required if the permit holder is not the owner of the property.

78. Section 6: Attestations

    It is unlawful to operate any short-term rental unit within the City of Rio Rancho in violation of any of the provisions contained within the Short-term Rental Regulations Ordinance. Development Services may issue a fine of up to $500 per day for a violation of the short-term rental permit requirements. Development Services may also revoke any short-term rental permit or fine any short-term rental operator/host for non-compliance with any requirement. Failure to pay any fine imposed by Development Services within 15 days may result in the revocation of the short-term rental permit. Lastly, anyone operating a short-term rental in violation of the Short-term Rental Regulations can be cited to Municipal Court with a penalty of up to $500 per violation and/or 90 days imprisonment.

80. By typing my name below and submitting this application, I attest to the following:*

    1. I agree to comply with the requirements of the City of Rio Rancho as outlined in all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
    2. I have read all of the documents attached in Section 4.
    3. I attest that the information submitted in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
    4. I acknowledge an emergency contact must be available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to respond to complaints and issues at the property. This person must be accessible by telephone and have the ability to be present at the short-term rental unit within one hour.
82. By typing my name below and submitting this application, I confirm that I, the [drop down], have read and agree to the above attestation.*
    -- Select One --Property OwnerProperty Manager
84. Type Your Name Here*

90. Your application is not complete until you receive notice from Development Services. Once you submit this application, you will receive an invoice for the application fee of $100 from Development Services. If your application needs additional information, Development Services will contact you at the email address listed in this application. Once all information has been completely and accurately submitted, Development Services will notify you that your application is complete and it’s time to schedule your inspection. Completed applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. Applications will be considered "complete" once Development Services has notified you that the application fee has been paid and all information listed below has been properly submitted and reviewed. Failure to provide complete information or falsifying information will result in a delay in reviewing your application or denial of your application. 

    You will additionally need to complete the Business Registration process through the City Clerk’s office and create an account on the City’s Lodger’s Tax Portal. 

91. 
93. Business Registration
    Business Registration Link
95. City's Lodgers' Tax Portal

    *Will be available by the end of September 2025.

Leave This Blank:


97. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
98. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

99. Submit

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