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Peoria

Permissive
ArizonaUpdated Mar 17, 2026
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Summary

Plain-english overview

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

Restriction level

Severity 0
Classification
Permissive
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Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • Safety standards required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement
  • No STR-specific fee

In plain English

What this means for you

To host a short-term rental in Peoria, you must obtain a free city permit and have a valid Arizona TPT license. You are required to notify your immediate neighbors about your rental and provide an emergency contact who can respond in person within 60 minutes if needed. All listings must clearly display your city permit number and you must maintain $500,000 in liability insurance.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$0
Processing time1-2 weeks

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1The city permit is currently free, which is rare for Maricopa County cities.
  2. 2Property owners must have an emergency contact who can arrive on-site within 60 minutes for emergencies.
  3. 3You must manually check sex offender registries for every guest unless your booking platform (like Airbnb) provides proof that they have already conducted the check.
  4. 4Events like weddings or commercial parties are strictly prohibited at short-term rentals per City Ordinance.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility5 rules
  • Peoria: Events like weddings or commercial parties are strictly prohibited at short-term rentals per City Ordinance.
  • Peoria allows STRs in the following property types: Single-family, Condo, Townhouse, Multi-family.
  • Peoria: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
  • Peoria does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Requirements12 rules
  • Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Peoria: 1. The city permit is currently free, which is rare for Maricopa County cities. 2. Property owners must have an emergency contact who can arrive on-site within 60 minutes for emergencies. 3. You must manually check sex offender registries for every guest unless your booking platform (like Airbnb) provides proof that they have already conducted the check. 4. Events like weddings or commercial parties are strictly prohibited at short-term rentals per City Ordinance.
Application process7 rules
  • Peoria STR permit - Step 1: Obtain Arizona TPT License. Apply for a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license through the Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDOR) and select the appropriate city/county region codes for Peoria. Required documents: Business information, Owner ID. Time: 1 week. Cost: 12.
Taxes2 rules
  • Peoria charges a Transient Lodging Tax of 0.056%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Marketplace facilitators like Airbnb/VRBO collect and remit the 5.5% state/county portion, but owners should verify city-level remittance.
  • Arizona has a state sales tax of 0.055% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions3 rules
  • Peoria occupancy calculation: Based on fire and building codes. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Peoria enforces quiet hours: 10pm - 7am.
  • Peoria limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Peoria requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Sex offender background checks on guests (if not performed by platform), Onsite emergency response within 60 minutes.
Penalties2 rules
  • Peoria: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
  • Peoria enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: $500 fine. Second offense: $1,000 fine. Third offense: $1,500 fine or 50% of gross monthly revenue. Daily fine: $1000 every 30 days for failure to register. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Peoria: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Peoria exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Peoria

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Step 1

Obtain Arizona TPT License

Apply for a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license through the Arizona Department of Revenue (AZDOR) and select the appropriate city/county region codes for Peoria.

1 week$12
Documents needed
  • Business information
  • Owner ID
Official resource
Step 2

Complete Neighbor Notification

Notify properties adjacent to, directly behind, diagonally behind, and across the street for single-family residences. For multi-family, notify residents on the same floor. Use the city-provided template which includes your emergency contact info.

1 dayFree
Documents needed
  • Emergency contact info
  • Permit application draft
Official resource
Step 3

Register with Maricopa County Assessor

Register the property as a rental with the Maricopa County Assessor's office as required by state law.

1-3 daysFree
Documents needed
  • Property details
Official resource
Step 4

Submit City Permit Application

Complete the online Short-Term Rental Permit application on the Peoria city website. Provide your TPT license number and attest to insurance and background check compliance.

1-2 weeksFree
Documents needed
  • TPT License #
  • Proof of neighbor notification
  • Liability insurance details
Official resource

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

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 city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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