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Arizona short-term rental regulations

Arizona · The Grand Canyon State24 markets coveredUpdated Apr 18, 2026
Restriction mix24 markets
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Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

19 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Lake Havasu City

Arizona

Moderate

Lake Havasu City requires a mandatory annual Short-Term Rental Permit ($250) and a state-issued TPT license for all stays under 30 days.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Jerome

Arizona

Moderate

The Town of Jerome regulates short-term rentals through a mandatory annual business license and specific zoning restrictions.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Tucson

Arizona

Moderate

Short-term rentals in Tucson are permitted but require mandatory registration with the City and a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Coconino County

ArizonaCounty

Moderate

In unincorporated Coconino County, hosts must obtain a county-issued Short-Term Rental Permit and maintain a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Phoenix

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Phoenix requires all short-term rental hosts to register annually and obtain an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Scottsdale

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Scottsdale requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual license ($250) and a state TPT license.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Sedona

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Sedona strictly regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 5.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Mesa

Arizona

Moderate

Short-term rentals are legal in the City of Mesa but require both a State TPT license and a local $250 annual STR license.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Surprise

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Surprise requires short-term rental owners to obtain a local permit, maintain liability insurance, and provide emergency contact information.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Tempe

Arizona

Moderate

Tempe requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a city license, pay an annual $250 fee, and notify neighboring residents of their operations.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Buckeye

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Buckeye requires short-term rental operators to obtain a city license, register with the county assessor, and maintain a state TPT license while...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Tusayan

Arizona

Moderate

Tusayan requires short-term rental operators to obtain an annual town business license and a state Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $100.1% tax

Chandler

Arizona

Moderate

Chandler requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual city license, pay a $250 fee, and provide neighbor notifications under Chapter 22 of the...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Prescott

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Prescott requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain an annual license and maintain a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Gilbert

Arizona

Moderate

Gilbert requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a town license, maintain a state TPT license, and notify neighbors of the rental activity.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax

Glendale

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Glendale requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual city license, maintain a valid Arizona TPT license, and provide neighbor...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Williams

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Williams requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual registration permit, maintain a local business license, and pass annual fire safety...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1900.2% tax

Goodyear

Arizona

Moderate

Goodyear requires short-term rental operators to obtain an annual city license ($250), maintain $500,000 in liability insurance, and conduct guest sex offender...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Flagstaff

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Flagstaff requires all short-term rental operators to obtain both an annual city permit ($100) and an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT)...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $1000.1% tax
Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

5 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Maricopa County

ArizonaCounty

Permissive

Unincorporated Maricopa County requires all short-term rental owners to register their property and pay a $250 fee.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Yavapai County

ArizonaCounty

Permissive

Unincorporated Yavapai County requires all short-term rental operators to register with the County and pay an annual $80 fee.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $800.1% tax

Page

Arizona

Permissive

Short-term rentals are permitted in Page but require a local city business license, a state TPT license, and compliance with Arizona SB 1168 notification...

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Peoria

Arizona

Permissive

Peoria requires a mandatory, free vacation rental permit, neighbor notification, and adherence to response time standards for emergencies.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax

Pima County

ArizonaCounty

Permissive

Unincorporated Pima County requires all short-term rental hosts to register their properties online and provide emergency contact information.

Permit requiredNight limitPrimary residence
Free permit0.1% tax
19 · 79%
Permissive5 · 21%

Neighboring states & common comparisons

California123 marketsColorado40 marketsUtah17 marketsNevada7 marketsNew Mexico7 markets

Disclaimer: Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your local planning department before operating a short-term rental.