What State Is Prostitution Legal? Only Nevada (With Major Limits)
Nevada is the only U.S. state where prostitution is legal, but only in licensed brothels located in counties with populations under 700,000. This means prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas (Clark County) and Reno (Washoe County). As of January 2026, only 19 licensed brothels operate across 6 rural Nevada counties. Prostitution remains a crime everywhere…
