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 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

Apply for city license and pay appropriate fees. You will need:

• Name, address, telephone number, and email of the owner (or owner’s agent)
• Physical address of STR Property
• Name, address, telephone number of each designee of the owner
• State of Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License number or other proof of compliance
• The name and contact information of a person(s) designated as an emergency contact(s), and the name and contact information of a person(s) designated as a property complaint contact(s) (See more about this in our detailed permit guide in our AZRT member portal (login required). Not a member yet? Join here >)

You will also need to:

• Comply with the federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations related to public health, safety, sanitation, solid waste, hazardous waste, tax privilege licensing including advertising requirements, property tax registration, traffic control, pollution control, noise, property maintenance, and nuisance abatement. A violation is a civil offense subject to the appropriate fine for a verified violation
• Acknowledge prohibited uses of short-term rental.

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

Additional Operating Requirements

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

• Emergency Contact
• Prohibited Uses of Short-Term Rentals
• Neighbor Notification Details
• Listing Requirements
• Insurance Requirements
• Background Checks
• Penalties for Failure to Comply

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!