Permits and rulesTruckee
Short-term rental rules in Truckee
Truckee caps short-term rentals at 1,255 and the cap is full, so a new owner joins a waitlist. The Town put 340 people on it as of October 19, 2026, with a wait of about 19.6 months.
Covers Town of Truckee. Last checked: November 10, 2026.
A certificate, a cap and a waitlist
Operating or advertising without a certificate is penalized. The cap is 1,255, it has been reached, and 12 places were released on August 12, 2026.
The line is 30 nights here
Truckee defines a short-term rental as 30 nights or less, which is a different line from Nevada’s 28 days.
Occupancy and what the ad must say
Occupancy is two people per bedroom plus two, and children under 13 are not counted. Ads have to show the certificate number, the maximum occupants and the on-site parking spaces.
Fees and penalties
Annual renewal is $478, charged between November 1 and December 31. The waitlist deposit is $100 and the balance on registering is $378. A first citation can reach $1,500 a day.
Occupancy tax
Guests currently pay 14%: a 12% transient occupancy tax plus a 2% tourism assessment, which rose from 1.25% on July 1, 2026.
Common questions
Can I still get a short-term rental certificate in Truckee?
Only through the waitlist. The cap of 1,255 has been reached, and the Town reported 340 people waiting as of October 19, 2026, with a wait of about 19.6 months. The deposit to join is $100.
What is the lodging tax in Truckee?
Guests currently pay 14%, made up of a 12% transient occupancy tax and a 2% tourism assessment that took effect July 1, 2026.
Official sources
- Town of Truckee short-term rentals
- Town of Truckee registration count and waitlist
- Town of Truckee fees and penalties
- Town of Truckee transient occupancy tax
Where to go next
This is a plain summary, not legal advice, and rules change. Confirm your own parcel with the agency. Questions about a home you own? Call Duvoire Property Management at (775) 200-1742.