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Tusayan

Moderate
ArizonaUpdated Mar 14, 2026
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Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

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Summary

Plain-english overview

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

Restriction level

Severity 8
Classification
Moderate
8
Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To run a short-term rental in Tusayan, you must apply for a $10 annual business license from the town and register for a TPT license with the Arizona Department of Revenue. You are also required to provide the town with an emergency contact person who is available to respond to any issues at the property 24 hours a day.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$10
Processing time1-2 weeks

4 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Business licenses expire every June 30th regardless of when you first applied.
  2. 2The TPT license number must be included in all rental advertisements.
  3. 3Tusayan is extremely small and the Town Council often discusses zoning updates; operators should monitor Town Council meeting minutes for new STR-specific ordinances.
  4. 4Arizona state law (SB 1168) allows for high fines for verified noise or nuisance violations.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility5 rules
  • Tusayan allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, Apartment.
  • Tusayan: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
  • Tusayan: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
  • Tusayan does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Requirements12 rules
  • Tusayan requires STR registration. The permit is called "Business License". Apply through Town Clerk's Office. Processing time: 1-2 weeks. Renewal is required.
  • Tusayan requires liability insurance for STR hosts. Minimum coverage: $500,000. Arizona state law requires STR operators to maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000, which may be provided by the hosting platform.
Application process6 rules
  • Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Tusayan: Step 1: Register for an Arizona TPT License - Apply for a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license with the Arizona Department of Revenue. You must use the town code 'TY' for Tusayan and the correct business codes for transient lodging. Documents needed: Federal Tax ID (EIN) or SSN, Business Information. Estimated time: 1 week. Cost: 12. More info: https://aztaxes.gov/ Step 2: Apply for a Tusayan Business License - Complete the Town of Tusayan Business License Application. Provide your TPT license number and emergency contact information. Documents needed: AZ TPT License Number, Emergency contact info, Physical address of the rental. Estimated time: 1-2 weeks. Cost: 10. More info: https://tusayan-az.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Business-License-APPLICATION-2023.pdf Step 3: Post Emergency Contact and Rules - Ensure the 24/7 emergency contact information is provided to the town and available at the property to comply with state and local requirements. Estimated time: 1 day.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Tusayan charges a registration fee of $10 (annual).
Taxes2 rules
  • Arizona has a state sales tax of 0.055% that applies to STR rentals.
  • Tusayan charges a City Transaction Privilege Tax and Additional Hotel Tax of 0.04%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Marketplace facilitators like Airbnb and Vrbo generally collect and remit TPT for Arizona listings.
Limits & restrictions1 rule
  • Tusayan limits stays to a maximum of 29 nights.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Tusayan requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contact, Floor plan with emergency exits (recommended per state law), 24/7 Emergency Contact provided to the town.
Penalties3 rules
  • Tusayan: Arizona state law (SB 1168) allows for high fines for verified noise or nuisance violations.
  • Tusayan: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Tusayan: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Tusayan exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Tusayan

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Step 1

Register for an Arizona TPT License

Apply for a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license with the Arizona Department of Revenue. You must use the town code 'TY' for Tusayan and the correct business codes for transient lodging.

1 week$12
Documents needed
  • Federal Tax ID (EIN) or SSN
  • Business Information
Official resource
Step 2

Apply for a Tusayan Business License

Complete the Town of Tusayan Business License Application. Provide your TPT license number and emergency contact information.

1-2 weeks$10
Documents needed
  • AZ TPT License Number
  • Emergency contact info
  • Physical address of the rental
Official resource
Step 3

Post Emergency Contact and Rules

Ensure the 24/7 emergency contact information is provided to the town and available at the property to comply with state and local requirements.

1 dayFree

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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