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Arizona Short-Term Rental Regulations by City

Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 24 markets in Arizona.

19
⚠️ Moderate
79%
5
✅ Permissive
21%

⚠️ Moderate

19 markets

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. Regulations focus on occupancy limits (max 10), mandatory insurance, and 24/7 emergency contact responsiveness.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

✅ Permissive

5 markets

Maricopa County

Arizona

Permissive

Unincorporated Maricopa County requires all short-term rental owners to register their property and pay a $250 fee. While Arizona state law prevents the county from banning STRs, hosts must strictly comply with neighbor notification and tax remittance via the State Department of Revenue.

Permit required

Jerome

Arizona

Moderate

The Town of Jerome regulates short-term rentals through a mandatory annual business license and specific zoning restrictions. All hosts must maintain an Arizona TPT license and remit a combined 10.1% tax (7% town bed tax plus state/town sales tax).

Permit required
0.1% total 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. Hosts must provide proof of $500,000 liability insurance and formally notify all adjacent neighbors of their emergency contact information.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Coconino County

Arizona

Moderate

In unincorporated Coconino County, hosts must obtain a county-issued Short-Term Rental Permit and maintain a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license. Regulations include occupancy limits based on septic capacity and mandatory neighbor notifications.

Permit required
0.1% total 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. Recent 2023 and 2024 updates mandate a $250 registration fee, guest background checks, and a minimum of $500,000 in liability insurance.

Permit required
0.1% total 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. Regulations include mandatory neighbor notification, $500,000 liability insurance, and strict occupancy limits (max 6 adults).

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Sedona

Arizona

Moderate

The City of Sedona strictly regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 5.25, requiring an annual $250 permit, neighbor notifications, and $500,000 in liability insurance. While Arizona state law prevents cities from banning STRs entirely, Sedona aggressively enforces health, safety, and tax compliance with significant daily fines for violations.

Permit required
0.1% total 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. Hosts must maintain $500,000 in liability insurance and provide 24/7 emergency contact information to the city and neighbors.

Permit required
0.1% total 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 required
0.1% total 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 required
0.1% total 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 following strict neighbor notification rules.

Permit required
0.1% total 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 required
0.1% total 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 City Code.

Permit required
0.1% total 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. Hosts must also remit a 3% local Transient Occupancy Tax on all stays under 30 days.

Permit required
0.1% total 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 required
0.1% total 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 notification.

Permit required
0.1% total 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 inspections.

Permit required
0.2% total 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 background checks.

Permit required
0.1% total 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) license. Regulations include a 10-person occupancy cap (2 adults per bedroom) and a requirement to notify neighboring properties of the rental operation.

Permit required
0.1% total tax
0.1% total tax

Yavapai County

Arizona

Permissive

Unincorporated Yavapai County requires all short-term rental operators to register with the County and pay an annual $80 fee. Operators must also maintain a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license and provide emergency contact information to both the county and adjacent neighbors.

Permit required
0.1% total 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 requirements.

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Peoria

Arizona

Permissive

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

Permit required
0.1% total tax

Pima County

Arizona

Permissive

Unincorporated Pima County requires all short-term rental hosts to register their properties online and provide emergency contact information. While there is no county-level fee for registration, hosts must maintain a valid Arizona TPT license and adhere to state-mandated safety and insurance requirements.

Permit required
0.1% total tax