Sedona STR License Requirements Quick Guide

Please note: This guide is not an official verification of your compliance status with this jurisdiction, nor does it grant you proper permitting to operate a short-term rental. This guide was created by Arizonans for Responsible Tourism (AZRT) purely as a support tool in self-assessing your readiness to meet the requirements of this jurisdiction. AZRT is not the authority on regulatory information and compliance. The information is not intended to constitute legal advice, and AZRT does not accept liability for the accuracy or completeness of information, nor any possible loss resulting from the use of this information. Please refer to this jurisdiction’s local government for official information and compliance verification.

Arizona Statewide TPT Requirement 

Apply for a state TPT license and file taxes per your city/county requirements. For help: 

• Access our step-by-step guide in our member portal here. Join or log in as a member.
• Access our TPT Webinar Replay here.

County Requirement

Your property in Sedona may reside in one of two counties. Register with the appropriate county:

Register with Yavapai County

Register with Coconino County

Local Requirements

Apply for city permit and pay appropriate fees ($200 annually). You will need:

• The physical address of the short-term rental.
• The name and contact information for the owner (address, email address, and telephone number). If the owner is an entity, the legal name of the entity and contact information (address, email address, and telephone number) of its statutory agent.
• The name and contact information (address, email address, and telephone number) of the owner’s designee, if any. The owner shall certify that the owner’s designee is authorized to act upon the owner’s behalf.
• The name and contact information (address, email address, and telephone number) of the emergency point of contact.
• Proof of a valid transaction privilege tax (TPT) license.

You will also need to:

• Acknowledgement by the owner of an agreement to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances, including compliance with neighbor notification, evidence of liability insurance and the requirement that the owner and each designee shall not be a registered sex offender.

Note: Allow 7 business days for city to approve or deny license

Additional Operating Requirements

See details about these requirements and other helpful resources in our detailed permit guide in our AZRT member portal (login required). Not a member yet? Join here >

• Compliance with Applicable Local Laws
• Listing Requirements
• Neighbor Notification Requirements
• Required Insurance
• Posting on the Property
• Background Checks Required
• Safety Requirements
• Trash Requirement
• Prohibited Uses of STRs

Additional AZRT Good Hosting Resources

• TPT Detailed Guide (member login required) and recorded informational webinar
• Recommended Property Insurance*
• Notify your neighbors using AZRT sample letters
• AZRT Trash Management Recommendations*
• Consider background check subscriptions such as Superhog*
• Tips for good guest communication
• Downloadable Good Neighbor flier

*Please let vendors know AZRT sent you!