Short-term rental concentration and housing affordability
Albuquerque
Summary
O-26-5 would have required new STR permits to be at least 100 feet from another, aiming to curb clustering in neighborhoods like Barelas and Old Town. Supporters cited neighborhood character and lost long-term housing; opponents said STRs are only about 1% of housing stock and restrictions hurt small local operators and tourism workers.
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Last discussed Feb 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sponsors noted roughly 1,200 unregistered STRs aren't paying lodgers tax; opponents warned restrictions cut tourism revenue and jobs.
Renters and neighborhoods dealing with STR clustering would benefit if it passed; small STR operators, cleaners, and the hotel industry were split.
Small local STR operators and the workers they employ said they would lose income and flexibility under the cap.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — February 2, 2026
O-26-5 would have required new STR permits to be at least 100 feet from another, aiming to curb clustering in neighborhoods like Barelas and Old Town. Supporters cited neighborhood character and lost long-term housing; opponents said STRs are only about 1% of housing stock and restrictions hurt small local operators and tourism workers.
Albuquerque city councilors proposing rules again to limit short term rentals
Albuquerque city councilors proposing rules again to limit short term rentals KRQE
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