🎯 STRisker: Bulletin - Clark County, NV
Temporary Win for Short-Term Rentals as Judge Halts Clark County Crackdown
Court Ruling Brings New Breathing Room for Clark County Short-Term Rentals
On December 21, Judge Du issued an injunction that temporarily halts Clark County from issuing fines, penalties, or liens against homeowners for short-term rental activity. The ruling also blocks the county from requiring short-term rental licenses or labeling short-term rentals as a public nuisance. At the heart of the decision is Judge Du’s view that the county’s restrictions likely violate constitutional protections under the 14th Amendment, which guards against the deprivation of property without due process.
For the Greater Las Vegas Short-Term Rental Association and Airbnb, this ruling is a clear win. The lawsuit dates back to 2021, when Nevada passed Senate Bill 363, legislation intended to give short-term rentals a legal pathway toward licensing. Instead, opponents argue Clark County’s implementation of the law made legal operation nearly impossible. With only 208 licensed short-term rentals approved by October, out of an estimated 14,000 active listings, the numbers have fueled claims that the regulations amounted to a “ban in disguise.”
Association president Jackie Flores described the ruling as a major victory, saying county officials had prioritized the interests of the resort hotel industry over everyday homeowners. Attorneys for the association emphasized that Judge Du recognized the “irreparable harm” caused by enforcement actions that threatened property rights and livelihoods.
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This injunction follows earlier court decisions, including a ruling that allowed Airbnb to temporarily keep listings online while the case moves forward. Earlier this month, Judge Du also denied a motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, keeping the case very much alive.
Clark County officials have remained cautious in their response. A county spokesperson confirmed they are reviewing the order and determining next steps but declined further comment due to ongoing litigation. Meanwhile, county leadership has acknowledged the rollout of short-term rental licenses has been slow and complicated.
Still, not everyone is cheering. Some residents continue to voice concerns about party houses and neighborhood disruptions. County leaders have said they hear those frustrations, especially in areas without homeowners associations.
For now, short-term rental operators have a temporary reprieve and a renewed sense of momentum as the courts continue to weigh whether Clark County’s approach strikes the right balance between regulation and property rights.
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