​​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 tool for 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:

• Physical Address
• Acquire property insurance including at least $500K in liability insurance and plan to provide proof to the city during the licensing process.
• Name, address, telephone number of the owner (or statutory agent if owned by entity)
• Name, address, telephone number of each designee of the owner
• Name, address, and 24-hour telephone number of the emergency point of contact
• Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) number

You will also need to:

• Acknowledge compliance with all laws, regulations, and ordinances
• Attest applicant is a U.S. citizen
• Attest owner or owner’s designee are not sex offenders, or had a felony acts as described in the application.
• Attest that you have notified your neighbors (See details in our detailed permit guide in our AZRT member portal (login required). Not a member yet? Join here >)
• Ensure compliance of  local safety and cleanliness ordinances (See details in our detailed permit guide in our AZRT member portal (login required). Not a member yet? Join here >)
• Acknowledge prohibited uses of short-term rental (See details in our detailed permit guide in our AZRT member portal (login required). Not a member yet? Join here >)

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

Don’t forget: Once you have your license, you must:

• Display or list your city vacation rental license number on each advertisement for a vacation rental or short-term rental located within the city
• Prominently display your interior signage notice (provided by the city with your license) on the inside of the front door and the primary door to the backyard or a conspicuous location near each such door.

Additional Operating Requirements

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

• 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

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!