NMSTRA Updates
🔦Local Leader Spotlight
Kris Leslie-Curtis: A champion of New Mexico Short-Term Rentals
NMSTRA President, Kris Leslie-Curtis recently sat down with Rent Responsibly to share her story of why she became involved with advocacy and how the NMSTRA got started. Read the full story here >
PS: If this has you feeling inspired, we’re looking for a few new faces to add to our leadership team! Fill out an application to learn more here >
💻Webinar Replay: New Membership Insights & Advocacy Strategies for New Mexico STRs
Last month, we hosted a kick-off webinar with special guests, Vrbo, Airbnb, and Rent Responsibly. During the event we talked about what’s ahead for New Mexico STRs and how operators can make an impact in advocating locally. If you weren’t able to make the webinar, we encourage you to catch the replay in the NMSTRA member portal. If you’re not yet a member, now is the time to join. Plus, Hosts & Homeowners can receive $50 off with code NMSTRA50!
Local Regulations
Regulation Roundup: Taos
Requirements:
- Operators must obtain a permit and renew annually.
- STRs are prohibited within Historic District(s) and the Historic and Hotel Overlay Zones of the Town of Taos and in the Central Business District (previously permitted STRs in compliance may renew).
- All STRs must provide an informational guest packet containing the contact information for the responsible party, safety requirements, and local rules and restrictions.
- Lodger’s Tax cannot be remitted online (Call 575-751-2019 for payment options.)
- Reservations of fewer than 30 nights must pay the 5% Lodger’s Tax.
- STRs must also pay a business operating Gross Receipts Tax.
All STR permits expire on September 30 of each year. Operators have until November 30 to renew/obtain an STR permit online. To ensure your application is accepted, necessary inspections must be done before filling out the online permit application.
Quick Links:
Taos STR registration/renewal >
New You Can Use
2023 New Mexico STR Economic Impact Study
From NMSTRA & Carl Vidal
Last year, short-term rentals contributed over $1.01 billion to the state’s economy generating income for more than 17,000 New Mexican households and making up 0.53% of the state’s economy.