Remit Lodgers' Tax

Operators are responsible for collecting and paying all applicable local, state, and federal taxes, including lodgers' tax, gross receipts tax, and income tax associated with the operation of each short-term rental unit. Operators will need to work with state and federal tax authorities to pay applicable gross receipts and income taxes.

Lodgers' Tax is not automatically collected by online hosting platforms for the City of Rio Rancho.   Operators are required to collect this tax and remit it to the City through the Lodgers' Tax Payment Portal.  

Under the City’s Lodgers' Tax Ordinance, Operators are required to impose a 5% occupancy tax on the gross taxable rent on all short-term rental stays.

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These taxes must then be reported and remitted to the City by the 25th of the following month using the Payment Portal. For example, Lodgers' tax collected on rentals in July 2025 will be due on August 25, 2025.

Additionally, all Operators may be subject to a random audit conducted by the City each year. For this reason, Operators are required to maintain records of all taxes and proceeds received for use of the short-term unit.

Click here Version OptionsRemit Lodgers' TaxHeadline to register your property in the Lodger's Tax Payment Portal. The email address you used to obtain your permit should be the same email address you should use to register your property.

If you have questions about short-term rentals in Rio Rancho or how to remit lodgers' tax, please send an inquiry to shorttermrental@rrnm.gov.