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Short-term rental rules in Ruidoso, NM
How Ruidoso regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- STR permit required, renewed annually with inspection
- no citywide cap or quota
- no per-owner limit
- no primary-residence requirement
Based on: Village of Ruidoso Short-Term Rental regulations — Ordinance 2026-10 (adopted June 2026), successor to Ordinance
Summary of the rule
"All Village short-term rentals are required to obtain an NM GRT (tax) ID Number, a Short-Term Rental Permit, and comply with all the provisions, as adopted by Village Council in Ordinance 2026-10 in June 2026." Owners must obtain a valid short-term rental permit, renewed annually; permit fee $300 (covers permit, inspection, notifications); annual compliance inspection required.
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Last reviewed Sep 16, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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