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Verified Aug 16, 2026 · Primary Sources Cited

Red River, NM Short-Term Rental Regulations

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

Red River, NM regulatory profile

Last material change: February 2023 - Town of Red River passed Ordinance 2022-01 establishing STR permit program
Restricted
Summary

Town of Red River adopted Ordinance 2022-01 in February 2023 requiring every STR to obtain a permit; the town uses annual permitting and inspection but specific numeric cap details are not published on the town STR page.

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Notes for investors

Red River adopted Ordinance 2022-01 in February 2023 requiring an STR permit for any residential property offered under 30 days. STR operators must also register with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department to collect and remit gross receipts tax (~9.425%) plus any lodgers' tax. Specific permit fee schedule and numeric cap are not published on the town STR page; call Town Hall at (575) 754-2277 ext. 201 to confirm current cap status. Because Red River is a small mountain resort town heavily reliant on visitor lodging, expect strict enforcement and neighbor-complaint sensitivity.

Permit required
Yes
Permit cap in place
Not specified
Ordinance 2022-01 establishes the STR permit program; public-facing town pages do not publish a numeric cap. Verify cap status directly with Town Clerk before underwriting.
Minimum stay
No minimum specified
Owner-occupancy required
No
Primary residence only
No
Operator on site required
No

Operating jurisdictions · primary sources

Town of Red River
Incorporated Town of Red River, Taos County; Ordinance 2022-01 STR program
https://www.redrivernm.gov/ordinance/short-term-rental-ordinance
Red River STR Permit page
Application process, permit renewal, contact info
https://www.redrivernm.gov/how-do-i/page/short-term-rental-permit
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Frequently asked questions · Red River STR regulations

Are short-term rentals legal in Red River, NM?

Short-term rentals in Red River are classified as restricted as of 2026-08-16. Town of Red River adopted Ordinance 2022-01 in February 2023 requiring every STR to obtain a permit; the town uses annual permitting and inspection but specific numeric cap details are not published on the town STR page.

Is there a short-term rental permit cap in Red River?

Not clearly documented in the primary source. Ordinance 2022-01 establishes the STR permit program; public-facing town pages do not publish a numeric cap. Verify cap status directly with Town Clerk before underwriting.

What is the minimum-stay requirement for short-term rentals in Red River?

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

Does Red River require owner-occupancy for short-term rental permits?

Red River 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 Red River 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 Red River property?

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Where do I check other STR markets?

Use the DepreciMax STR Regulations Database for the full top-50 market fleet — every market cited to a primary jurisdiction source, updated quarterly.

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 Red River — verify current rules with the operating jurisdiction and consult a local attorney and CPA.