STR PERMITS, Regulations & Compliance
Helpful information and resources to make sure you can operate your short-term rental legally.
STATEWIDE REQUIREMENT: TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX (TPT)
All short-term rental owners in Arizona are required to hold a TPT license (Transaction Privilege Tax) in order to operate. Visit our TPT Center for general information and resources.
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Scottsdale
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SNAPSHOT: New Local Short-Term Rental Rules
Following the passage of Senate Bill 1168 in mid-2022, a number of AZ towns and cities are considering or have passed new short-term rental regulations. The following list is a snapshot of some cities with new rules. The list is not exhaustive, nor is AZRT the authority on laws and compliance. Please consult your local government for complete and up-to-date information on rules and regulations in your jurisdiction.
BISBEE
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
- Listing Requirements
- Insurance Requirement
- Background Check Requirement
- Signage Requirements
- Health, Safety, and Sanitation
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Bullhead City
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- License Requirements
- Emergency Contact Requirements
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
- Signage Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- City Compliance Verification
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CHANDLER
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local Registration Required
Register with the City
Fountain hills
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
- Listing Requirements
- Guest Communication Requirements
- Insurance Requirement
- Background Check Requirement
- Nuisance Prevention Requirements
- Signage Requirements
- Health, Safety, and Sanitation
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COTTONWOOD
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
- Listing Requirements
- Guest Communication Requirements
- Insurance Requirement
- Background Check Requirement
- Nuisance Prevention Requirements
- Signage Requirements
- Health, Safety, and Sanitation
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Gilbert
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local Registration Required
Review and complete the City’s STR registration form
Glendale
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Register your property with the City.
- Follow “How to Register” instructions from GovOS
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Goodyear
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Listing Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- Background Checks
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Jerome
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Register with Yavapai County
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Listing Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- Background Checks
MARANA
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Listing Requirements
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Required Insurance
- Background Checks Required
- Responses to Complaints
- Prohibited uses of Short-Term Rentals
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Mesa
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Listing Requirements
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Required Insurance
- Other Operational Requirements
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ORO VALLEY
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Listing Requirements
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Required Insurance
- Other Operational Requirements
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Paradise Valley
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Guest Communication Requirements
- Nuisance Prevention Requirements
- Signage Requirements
- Listing Requirements
- Health, Safety, and Sanitation Requirements
- Background Check Requirements
- Insurance Requirement
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
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Peoria
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Non-Emergency Responses
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
- Neighbor Notification Specifications
- Listing Requirements
- Signage Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- Background Checks
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Phoenix
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local Registration Required
Review the City’s STR Registration Guide
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Scottsdale
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Guest Communication Requirements
- Nuisance Prevention Requirements
- Signage Requirements
- Listing Requirements
- Health, Safety, and Sanitation Requirements
- Background Check Requirements
- Insurance Requirement
- Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
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Sedona
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- 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
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Tempe
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Local License Required
- Emergency Contact
- Listing Requirements
- Neighbor Notification Details
- Required Insurance
- Background Checks Required
- Responses to Complaints
- Prohibited uses of Short-Term Rentals
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Tucson
Statewide TPT Tax Requirement
County Registration Requirement
Register with the Pima County Assessor’s Office
No Local Requirements in Required in Tucson
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS
What are the regulations in my city or county?
Please refer to the table above to find your local compliance information or go to your city or county website and search for “short-term rentals.”
Do I need a license if my property is in an unincorporated area?
Unincorporated areas will abide by any county regulations and taxes. Register, license (if they have one), and maintain your TPT.
When do we need to apply for the permit/license?
Please check with your local gov websites as AZRT may not cover every city and county in Arizona.
If I am renting my home for a special one-time event like the Super Bowl do I need a local license?
If your city requires a license and has a fee, then yes. You will also need a “seasonal” TPT license. FYI: there is an IRS law that allows you to rent your home for 14 days or less per year without having to pay income tax on it. However, that does not apply to city and state requirements.
Can my HOA override state or local STR laws?
Yes, your HOA CC&Rs may be more strict than your local jurisdiction’s ordinance, meaning they can ban STRs or apply strict limits even if the city allows them. HOAs may not allow STRs if the city does not allow them. They must, however, follow their own voting procedures to change the CC&Rs.
What are the specific instructions for notifying neighbors?
Each city may have different details but in general, state law allows cities to require you to notify neighbors in front, to the sides, and diagonally to the STR with emergency contact information. View specific rules on our permits page and view our neighbor notification post for templates.
How do I screen for sex offenders?
We are trying to work with cities to ensure their ordinances are clear on what is expected. For now, we suggest using the Federal Database for sex offenders and keeping a screenshot or printout for your records. You may also consider using a service like SuperHog offers.
Are platforms doing sex offender background checks?
It is our understanding that VRBO is not currently doing background checks. Airbnb has information on their website on what they are currently doing.
Are we required to do background checks on all guests, or just the booking guest?
This depends on the local ordinance in your city.
When do we have to have a pool barrier in Scottsdale?
For the city of Scottsdale, the deadline is May 24th, 2023 (or as soon as you begin advertising your short-term rental.
My property address does have a Scottsdale address, but it falls under Phoenix jurisdiction.
You will be required to follow city of Phoenix regulations.