Question 1

Scottsdale

Accepted Answer

Licensing: All properties offered for rent for less than 30 days must obtain a Scottsdale license. The annual license fee is $250 per property.
Neighbor Notification: Within 30 days of receiving the license, owners must notify all adjacent residential properties of their emergency contact information.
Insurance: Each STR property must have liability coverage of at least $500,000.
Pool Barrier Requirements: Properties with pools, hot tubs, or spas must comply with specific barrier requirements.
Health and Public Safety Display: A laminated notice must be prominently displayed on the inside of the front door, along with a floor plan showing emergency exits and fire detection equipment. A noise monitor (such as NoiseAware or Minuit) is required to ensure guests stay within noise level standards during quiet hours.
Background Checks: Owners are required to conduct sex offender background checks on booking guests and retain records for 12 months.
More info: scottsdaleaz.gov/codes-and-ordinances/vacation-and-short-term-rentals

Question 2

Tempe

Accepted Answer

Licensing: Owners must obtain a Tempe Short-Term Rental License for each property, with an annual fee of $250.
TPT License: A valid Transaction Privilege Tax license from the Arizona Department of Revenue is required.
Neighbor Notification: Owners must notify all adjacent residential properties of their emergency contact information.
Insurance: Liability coverage of at least $500,000 is mandatory.
Background Checks: Owners are required to conduct sex offender background checks on booking guests and retain records for 12 months.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: tempe.gov/government/financial-services/sales-tax-regulatory-licenses/tempe-short-term-rental-license

Question 3

Chandler

Accepted Answer

Licensing: All STRs must obtain a short-term rental license. Applications, renewals, and payments can be managed online.
TPT License: Owners must obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax license from the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Neighbor Notification: Before operating, owners are required to notify neighbors around and adjacent to the rental property.
Display of License Numbers: State and city license numbers must be displayed in each advertisement.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: chandleraz.gov/business/tax-and-license/short-term-rental

Question 4

Phoenix

Accepted Answer

Licensing: STR operators must register with the city and obtain all necessary permits.
TPT License: A Transaction Privilege Tax license is required to operate.
Neighbor Notification: Owners are required to notify neighbors around and adjacent to the rental property via Certified Mail.
Compliance: Operators must adhere to local zoning laws and safety regulations.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: phoenix.gov/administration/departments/pdd/registration-licensing/short-term-rental-registry.html

Question 5

Gilbert

Accepted Answer

TPT License: A Transaction Privilege Tax license is mandatory.
Neighbor Notification: Owners must notify all single-family residential properties adjacent to, directly and diagonally across the street from their property. You can use the City of Gilbert Neighborhood Notification Template.
City License: The Town of Gilbert has partnered with GovOS to facilitate the short-term rental licensing process. Register on GovOS and submit all required documentation.
More info: gilbertaz.gov/business/business-registration-and-licensing/short-term-rentals

Question 6

Goodyear

Accepted Answer

Licensing: STR operators are required to register their properties with the city.
TPT License: Obtaining a Transaction Privilege Tax license is necessary.
Neighbor Notification: Owners must notify all single-family residential properties adjacent to, directly and diagonally across the street from their property.
Liability Insurance: Owners must maintain liability insurance of at least $500,000.
Background Checks: Owners or their designee must perform sex offender background checks on booking guests.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/finance/short-term-rentals-7155

Question 7

Peoria

Accepted Answer

Licensing: Owners must register their short-term rental properties with the city.
TPT License: A Transaction Privilege Tax license is required.
Neighbor Notification: Owners must notify all single-family residential properties adjacent to, directly and diagonally across the street from their property.
Post City Permit: Owner must display the name, phone number, and email address of the emergency point of contact in a conspicuous place within 4 feet of the entrance.
Liability Insurance: Owners must acquire liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Background Checks: Owners or their designee must perform sex offender background checks on booking guests and retain records for a minimum of 12 months after the booking date.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/neighborhood-and-human-services/code-compliance/short-term-rentals

Question 8

Glendale

Accepted Answer

Licensing: STR properties must be registered with the city.
TPT License: Operators need to obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax license.
Emergency Contact: Owners must provide the City of Glendale with the name and contact information of a designated emergency contact.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: glendaleaz.com/your_government/city_finances/short_term_rentals

Question 9

Avondale

Accepted Answer

Licensing: Avondale requires all STR operators to obtain a city-issued license.
Neighbor Notification: Owners or their designee must notify all adjacent neighbors of the STR operation.
Liability Insurance: Owners must acquire and maintain $500,000 liability insurance coverage.
Background Checks: Owners or their designee must perform background checks within 24 hours of booking guests.
Post Permit and Emergency Contact: License with emergency contact info must be displayed in a conspicuous place in the STR property.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/finance-budget/short-term-rentals

Question 10

Payson

Accepted Answer

Licensing: STR owners must secure an annual Short-Term Rental License from the Town of Payson for each property, in addition to county and state requirements.
Gila County Registration: Each property must be registered with Gila County. (gilacountyaz.gov/government/assessor/rental_property.php)
TPT License: A valid TPT License from the Arizona Department of Revenue is mandatory before applying for the town's STR license.
Neighbor Notification: Owners are required to notify neighboring properties about their STR operations.
Background Checks: Owners or their designee must conduct a sex offender background check on each guest within 24 hours of booking.
Commercial Trash Hauling: Owners must contract trash services to ensure proper collection.
Post Payson Short-Term Rental Notice: Must be laminated and prominently displayed inside the front door and the primary door to the backyard.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: paysonaz.gov/departments/internal-services/town-clerk/short-term-rental-license/short-term-rental-license-information

Question 11

Sedona

Accepted Answer

Licensing: Property owners must obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit from the City of Sedona. Each rental unit requires its own permit, with an annual fee of $200 per unit.
TPT License: A valid TPT License from the Arizona Department of Revenue is required before obtaining the city permit.
Neighbor Notification: Owners must notify, in writing, each single-family property adjacent to, directly across from, and diagonally across the street from the STR property. The notice must include the STR address, permit number, and emergency contact information.
Insurance: Liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000 is mandatory for each rental unit.
Background Checks: Owners are required to conduct sex offender background checks on prospective guests at least 24 hours before check-in and maintain records for a minimum of 12 months.
Post Short-Term Rental Notice: Post a laminated notice within 10 feet of the unit's primary entrance.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: sedonaaz.gov/your-government/departments-and-programs/community-development/short-term-rentals/property-owner-responsibilities

Question 12

Flagstaff

Accepted Answer

Licensing: STR operators must obtain a Short-Term Rental License from the City of Flagstaff. Licenses are valid for one year from the date of issuance.
TPT License: A valid Transaction Privilege Tax License from the Arizona Department of Revenue is required before applying for the city's STR license.
Neighbor Notification: Owners are required to notify neighboring properties about their STR operations.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: flagstaff.az.gov/4535/Short-Term-Rentals

Question 13

Surprise

Accepted Answer

Licensing: All STR operators must obtain a valid short-term or vacation rental license. It is unlawful to rent or offer to rent an STR without this license.
Liability Insurance: STR owners are required to maintain liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000. Alternatively, they can advertise through an online lodging marketplace that provides equal or greater coverage.
Neighbor Notification: Owners are required to notify neighboring properties about STR operations.
Compliance: Operators must ensure their STRs are not used for non-residential purposes, such as special events that would otherwise require a permit or license.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: surpriseaz.gov/224/Rental-Properties

Question 14

Cave Creek

Accepted Answer

Licensing: STR owners must obtain an annual Short-Term Rental and Business License from the Town of Cave Creek for each property.
Liability Insurance: Owners are required to maintain liability insurance with a minimum aggregate of $500,000, or advertise through an online lodging marketplace that provides equal or greater coverage.
Neighbor Notification: STR operators must provide neighbor notification as part of their compliance requirements.
Background Checks: Owners are required to conduct sex offender background checks on prospective guests at least 24 hours before check-in and maintain records for a minimum of 12 months.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: cavecreekaz.gov/737/Short-Term-Rental-License

Question 15

Queen Creek

Accepted Answer

Licensing: The Town of Queen Creek requires STR operators to register their properties.
24-Hour Emergency Contact: Owners must provide the city with a local emergency contact available to physically be at the STR location within 1 hour should an emergency arise.
Neighbor Notification: STR operators must provide neighbor notification as part of their compliance requirements.
Liability Insurance: Owners must maintain liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Background Checks: Owners are required to conduct sex offender background checks on prospective guests.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: queencreekaz.gov/government/development-services/planning-and-zoning/short-term-rentals

Question 16

Litchfield Park

Accepted Answer

Licensing: Owners must obtain a City Business License and Short-Term Rental Permit in the City of Litchfield Park.
Neighbor Notification: STR operators must provide neighbor notification as part of their compliance requirements.
Liability Insurance: Owners must maintain liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Post Emergency Contact: Must display owner or designee contact information, plus an emergency point of contact, in a conspicuous place within 3 feet of the primary entrance.
More info: litchfieldpark.gov/1694/Short-Term-Vacation-Rentals

Question 17

Mesa

Accepted Answer

Licensing: Owners must obtain a City Business License and Short-Term Rental Permit in the City of Mesa.
Neighbor Notification: STR operators must provide neighbor notification as part of their compliance requirements.
Post Emergency Contact: Must display owner or designee contact information, plus an emergency point of contact, in a conspicuous place within 3 feet of the primary entrance.
Liability Insurance: Owners must maintain liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Noise Level Enforcement: Quiet hours must be enforced. Consider noise sensors such as NoiseAware or Minuit.
More info: mesaaz.gov/Business-Development/Licensing/Short-Term-Rental-License

Question 18

Paradise Valley

Accepted Answer

Licensing: Owners must obtain a Short-Term Rental Permit from the Town of Paradise Valley.
Emergency Contact: Operators must provide the name and 24-hour contact information of an emergency point of contact.
Neighbor Notification: Owners must notify adjacent neighbors about the STR operation and provide them with emergency contact information.
Liability Insurance: Owners must maintain liability insurance coverage of at least $500,000.
Background Checks: Owners are required to conduct sex offender background checks on prospective guests.
More info: paradisevalleyaz.gov/577/Residential-Rental-in-Paradise-Valley

Arizona Short-Term Rental Ordinances

State of Arizona Requirements

Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) License

Liability Insurance

Maricopa County Assessor's Office Registration

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