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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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

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

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 

Visit city website for information

Bullhead City

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local License Required

  • License Requirements
  • Emergency Contact Requirements
  • Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
  • Signage Requirements
  • Insurance Requirements
  • City Compliance Verification

Visit city website for information

CHANDLER

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local Registration Required

Register with the City

Fountain hills

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

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 

Visit city website for information

Gilbert

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local Registration Required

Review and complete the City’s STR registration form

Glendale

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local License Required

Goodyear

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local License Required

  • Emergency Contact
  • Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
  • Neighbor Notification Details
  • Listing Requirements
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Background Checks

Visit city website for information

Jerome

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

Register with Yavapai County

R

Local License Required

  • Emergency Contact
  • Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
  • Neighbor Notification Details
  • Listing Requirements
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Background Checks

Visit city website for information

Mesa

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local License Required

  • Listing Requirements
  • Neighbor Notification Details
  • Required Insurance
  • Other Operational Requirements

Visit city website for information

Paradise Valley

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

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

Visit city website for information

Peoria

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

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

Visit city website for information

Phoenix

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local Registration Required

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Scottsdale

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

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

Visit city website for information

Sedona

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

Register with Yavapai County

Register with Coconino County

R

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

Visit city website for information

Tempe

R

Statewide TPT Tax Requirement

R

County Registration Requirement

R

Local License Required

  • Emergency Contact
  • Listing Requirements
  • Neighbor Notification Details
  • Required Insurance
  • Background Checks Required
  • Responses to Complaints
  • Prohibited uses of Short-Term Rentals

Visit city website for information

QUICK GUIDE LIBRARY

Pinetop-Lakeside 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...

Oro Valley STR License Requirements

Arizona Statewide TPT Requirement  Apply for a state TPT license and file taxes per your city/county requirements For help, check out our AZRT detailed checklist and recorded webinar. County Requirement Register with Pima County Local Requirements REGISTER FOR A...

Tucson 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...

Tempe 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...

Gilbert 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...

Phoenix 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...

Mesa 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...

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...

Chandler 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...

Glendale 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...

Bisbee 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...

Bullhead City 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...

Peoria 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...

Fountain Hills 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...

Goodyear 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...

Paradise Valley STR Permit 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...

​​Scottsdale 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...

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.

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