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 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.

Maricopa County Requirement

Register with the County

Local Requirements

• Register your property with the City.
• Follow “How to Register” instructions from GovOS

Contact information required: information updates.

1. The owner of a vacation rental or short-term rental shall provide the city with contact information for the owner or the owner’s designee who is responsible for responding to complaints in a timely manner in person, over the phone or by e-mail at any time of day before offering for rent or renting the vacation rental or short-term rental within the city.
2. In addition to the information required above, the owner of a vacation rental or short-term rental shall provide the city the name and contact information of a person designated as an emergency contact.
3. The owner shall notify the city, in writing, of all changes in the contact information required by this section, not less than ten (10) days prior to the effective date of the change.
4. The city manager or designee shall develop the necessary forms and/or database necessary to implement this section.

Additional Requirements

See details and additional support resources in our detailed permit guide in our AZRT member portal (login required). Not a member yet? Join here >

• Compliance with Applicable Local Laws
• 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!