SHORT-TERM RENTAL COMPLIANCE

Short-term rentals in Ruidoso are required to obtain a CRS Business Registration Number, a Short-Term Rental Permit, and comply with all the provisions, as adopted by Village Council in Ordinance 2023-12 in September 2023.

CHRYSANTI JONES
Short-Term Rental Administrative Assistant

T: 575-258-4343 X 1065
E: ChrysantiJones@ruidoso-nm.gov

How to Get Started

To begin the application process, be prepared to provide the following:

1. Proof that your Short Term Rental uses a Village-issued Address (a photo of your house with the street number visible)

2. A letter from the State of NM showing your CRS Business Registration Number.

3. To apply for a Short Term Rental Permit or to pay Lodger’s Tax, go to the MuniRevs registration site.

Requirements for all short-term rentals:

• Ruidoso is a fire-wise community - it is your responsibility as a property owner that your renters are aware of the current fire restrictions.

• In order to receive your Short-Term Rental Permit, you must be in compliance with all other Village of Ruidoso Code of Ordinances, including Forestry Department ordinances.

• The Village of Ruidoso recommends that, as a property owner, you consider purchasing short-term rental insurance.

• You must meet the parking, noise, housing, building maintenance, and other code requirements that apply to your property.

• You must register the short-term rental as follows:

  • Registration Steps

    1. Go to: MuniRevs.           

    2. Click on the Green “Go” button on the left-hand side for New Users Registration.

    3. Enter your email address.

    4. Follow the instructions in the email you will receive which will prompt you to click on a link to bring you to a secure User Profile screen.

    5. Create your User Profile and Click “Continue to Business Profile” (orange button).

    6. Link to your Property Record by entering the below information:

    Digit Registration Number: XXXXXX (unique to every account).

    MUNIRevs Activation Code: XXXXXX (unique to every account).

    7. Complete the registration process in the open tasks section of the business center page.

• If you serve food to your guests, you must meet all applicable state and county health regulations.

• All short-term rentals rented for 29 days or less are required to collect Lodger’s Tax and Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) on the gross charge to the guest.

Licensing and tax requirements:

• You must have a permit to operate a short-term rental in the Village of Ruidoso.

• The State Department of Health may also require you to get a transient accommodation license.

• The State Department of Taxation and Revenue requires you to pay certain taxes for your short-term rental.

Short-term rental complaints

If you would like to file a complaint against a Ruidoso Short-Term Rental, please click here.