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 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

Register with the County

Local Requirements

To obtain a new or renewal license, a person must submit to the City a complete application on the forms prescribed by the Licensing Administrator. A complete application shall include, at a minimum: 

1. Name, address, phone number, and email address for the owner or, if the owner is a business entity, the name of the business entity, and the name, address, phone number, and email address of the business entity’s statutory agent. 
2. Address of the short-term rental. 
3. The transaction privilege tax license number issued for the short-term rental by the State of Arizona, including the location code (where applicable). 
4. Name, address, phone number, and email address for the emergency point of contact. 
5. Acknowledgment of agreement to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ·ordinances in the operation of the short-term rental. 
6. The fees prescribed in the City’s then current schedule of fees and charges. 

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

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 >

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