Alamogordo, New Mexico

Short-term rentals operate legally in Alamogordo, with roughly 60 active listings noted in the area profile’s regulatory research, a figure notably smaller than the broader roughly 3,249 listing count in the STR market data, likely reflecting different counting methodology or scope. Unlike larger New Mexico cities such as Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Rio Rancho, Alamogordo does not appear to have a dedicated, STR-specific licensing ordinance based on available primary sources.

Operators are expected to register under standard city business license provisions and to collect and remit New Mexico gross receipts tax plus the city’s 5% lodgers’ occupancy tax on stays under 30 days. Booking platforms often collect some of these taxes automatically, but the host remains responsible for compliance.

Important note: secondary industry sources claim Alamogordo requires a specific rental permit and imposes guest count and annual night caps, but no city ordinance, fee schedule, or specific night cap could be confirmed from a government primary source. This content does not state a permit cost, renewal period, owner occupancy requirement, or night cap because none of those fields could be verified. Buyers and operators should confirm current requirements directly with the City of Alamogordo Planning and Zoning Department and the finance and licensing department before operating.

General land use, noise, occupancy, and parking rules apply citywide, and HOA covenants may prohibit rentals in some neighborhoods. Alamogordo’s Code of Ordinances was recodified under Ordinance No. 1718, adopted November 5, 2025, but no STR-specific ordinance change was identified in that update. Enforcement is rated minimal, consistent with the city’s small size and the absence of a specialized STR program.