✅ Investor Note: Albuquerque is considered an STR-friendly market. Rules are straightforward and the city actively supports vacation rental tourism.
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Quick Facts
Yes
No
$100/yr
Not required
Minimal
Overview
Albuquerque is a permissive STR market with no owner-occupancy requirement and a simple certificate process. Balloon Fiesta week (October) drives the highest nightly rates of the year — $300-$600+ per night. Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul filming locations also attract pop-culture tourism year-round.
Permit Requirements
Short-Term Rental Certificate
A Short-Term Rental Certificate is required to legally operate a short-term rental in Albuquerque. The annual cost is $100.
Apply for Permit →Fines & Enforcement
Albuquerque currently has minimal active STR enforcement. However, regulations can change — always maintain compliance.
Investor Tips for Albuquerque
- Albuquerque is one of the more STR-friendly markets — straightforward permit process.
- Check local HOA rules even where city allows STRs.
- Collect and remit lodging/occupancy taxes — platforms often handle this automatically.