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Verified Aug 16, 2026 · Primary Sources Cited

Angel Fire, NM Short-Term Rental Regulations

Current permit-cap status, minimum-stay requirements, owner-occupancy rules, and jurisdiction breakdown for short-term rentals in Angel Fire. Every field is cited to a primary source below. Always verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before writing an offer.

Angel Fire, NM regulatory profile

Last material change: 2024-12-16 (Resolution 2024-76 set STR permit-rate schedule under Ordinance 2024-08, Title 12)
Restricted
Summary

The Village of Angel Fire requires an annual STR permit and fire inspection under Ordinance 2024-08 (Title 12), plus a 5% lodgers' tax and 2.4% sports/recreation facility fee on gross rental revenue.

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Notes for investors

Angel Fire is investor-friendly by mountain-resort standards: no owner-occupancy requirement and no numeric cap, but every unit needs a fire inspection before opening and annually at renewal, plus a submitted evacuation plan. Village Resolution 2024-76 (December 16, 2024) set permit-rate schedule. Underwrite for a combined ~7.4% Village tax burden (5% lodgers' tax + 2.4% sports/recreation facility fee) on gross rent in addition to New Mexico gross receipts tax. All STR compliance moves to a fully online portal by January 1, 2026 (str.angelfirenm.gov).

Permit required
Yes
Permit cap in place
No
No numeric cap identified in Ordinance 2024-08. Village Code Title 12, Chapter 1 (§12-1-4) governs permit application; permits renew annually on the issuance anniversary.
Minimum stay
No minimum specified
Owner-occupancy required
No
Primary residence only
No
Operator on site required
Not specified

Operating jurisdictions · primary sources

Village of Angel Fire
Incorporated Village of Angel Fire, Colfax County
https://www.angelfirenm.gov/388
Angel Fire Village Code Title 12
STR permit and application (§12-1-4) as codified in the Village Code
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/angelfirenm/latest/angelfire_nm/0-0-0-11318
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Frequently asked questions · Angel Fire STR regulations

Are short-term rentals legal in Angel Fire, NM?

Short-term rentals in Angel Fire are classified as restricted as of 2026-08-16. The Village of Angel Fire requires an annual STR permit and fire inspection under Ordinance 2024-08 (Title 12), plus a 5% lodgers' tax and 2.4% sports/recreation facility fee on gross rental revenue.

Is there a short-term rental permit cap in Angel Fire?

No. No numeric cap identified in Ordinance 2024-08. Village Code Title 12, Chapter 1 (§12-1-4) governs permit application; permits renew annually on the issuance anniversary.

What is the minimum-stay requirement for short-term rentals in Angel Fire?

The primary source does not specify a minimum stay for short-term rentals.

Does Angel Fire require owner-occupancy for short-term rental permits?

Angel Fire does not require owner-occupancy for short-term rental operators as of 2026-08-16. Verify the specific parcel with the operating jurisdiction before offering, as owner-occupancy rules interact with zoning overlays.

How can I check if a specific property in Angel Fire qualifies for short-term rental use?

Contact the operating jurisdiction directly using the primary-source links published on this page. Zoning, HOA restrictions, and pending regulatory changes are parcel-specific and can override the citywide profile above. DepreciMax's $99 property report separately sizes the Year-1 §168(k) bonus depreciation deduction for a specific address, once regulatory clearance is confirmed.

How do I estimate the Year-1 bonus depreciation on a specific Angel Fire property?

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Where do I check other STR markets?

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Not legal or tax advice. Short-term rental regulations change frequently and vary by parcel, zone, and HOA. The information on this page is a summary of publicly available primary sources as of 2026-08-16. Before acting — buying, listing, or operating a short-term rental in Angel Fire — verify current rules with the operating jurisdiction and consult a local attorney and CPA.