Confirm the Property
Verify the address, jurisdiction, property type, eligibility rules, and private restrictions.
Before you list
How to Get a Flagstaff Short-Term Rental License
Follow the Flagstaff STR license process: prepare TPT and neighbor records, submit online, pay $250, complete posting and safety setup, and renew annually.
- Property eligibility
- Official sources
- You control every submission
Approval path
One Property, One Ordered Path from Requirements to Renewal.
Prepare 4 Readiness Checks
Bring the host, ownership, residence, tax, insurance, and supporting records into one file.
Follow 5 Ordered Stages
Work through the government sequence, then retain the submitted record and confirmation.
Verify and Maintain
Confirm the issued approval, publish required details, and track taxes, changes, and renewal.
Flagstaff STR License Overview
Apply for one annual license per Flagstaff STR. The workflow begins with TPT and recipient preparation, continues through the City’s online review and payment sequence, and ends with neighbor notice, posting, safety, and operating setup.
Flagstaff Short-Term Rental Laws
Review the full city guide for property eligibility, taxes, ongoing operations, 2026 changes, and penalties.
License at a Glance
- Application
- One license per STR
- Application fee
- $250 non-refundable
- City review
- 7 business days
- License delivery
- By email 2–3 business days after confirmed payment
- License term
- One year
Before You Apply
Legal dwelling confirmed
Resolve building approval and any ADU owner-occupancy condition before listing.
RequiredArizona TPT location active
The application requires the TPT number and location code when applicable.
RequiredNeighbor recipient map ready
Record every adjacent, across, diagonal, and applicable same-floor property plus the intended written delivery method.
RequiredEmergency contact confirmed
Use a monitored 24-hour contact able to meet the City’s police-response requirement.
Required
Application Records & Attestations
Active Arizona TPT license number and property location code when applicable
Confirm the active license number and the Flagstaff property location before submission.
STR property address and owner contact information
Use the legal property address and current owner contact details.
RequiredOwner-designee information, when applicable
Identify each person authorized to act for the owner and covered by the application attestation.
24-hour emergency point-of-contact details
Use a public contact who can respond by phone, text, or on-site within the required time.
RequiredNeighbor-notification addresses and planned delivery method
List the required recipient addresses and how written notice will be delivered.
RequiredProof of lawful presence unless exempt under Arizona law
Provide the lawful-presence evidence requested by the application unless a statutory exemption applies.
RequiredApplicant acknowledgements and required background attestations
The owner reviews and signs the legal-compliance and qualifying-background statements.
RequiredAt least $500,000 in liability coverage or qualifying marketplace coverage
Maintain the required policy or verify equal-or-greater marketplace coverage before offering the property.
RequiredThe applicant must review the attestations
Chapter 3-12 requires statements about legal compliance and the owner and designee’s qualifying background. Treat these as owner-reviewed legal attestations, not routine contact fields.
Warning
Submit, Review & Pay
Open the official license portal
Create or access the property’s account through the City-linked portal. Success means the portal record is tied to the exact Flagstaff property. If the address or owner cannot be resolved, correct the property record before continuing.
Create a portal account or sign in before starting the Flagstaff license application. Complete the signed application
Enter the property, owner, designee, emergency contact, TPT, notice-plan, lawful-presence, and attestation details. Success means every required application record and attestation is attached. Replace a stale or incomplete form before submission.
Complete the applicant contact and address fields before moving to the property and license details. Resolve incomplete fields
Applications with missing information are returned; confirm the TPT is active and shows the property location. Success means the City accepts the application for review and provides a trackable record. Answer any request for correction within that same record.
Wait for City review
The City publishes a 7-business-day review period for the submitted application. Success means the City completes review and the application becomes eligible for the secure payment step. Do not pay through an unrelated link or treat review status as a license.
Use the secure payment link
After approval, pay the $250 fee and retain the confirmation and emailed license. Success means the portal shows an active annual license with the correct property and contacts. Do not advertise or rent while status remains pending.
Before the First Rental
Send written neighbor notices
Include the license number, STR address, and full emergency-contact details for every required recipient.
RequiredPost the City interior notice
Display it within 10 feet of the primary entrance and add the emergency contact and license number.
RequiredComplete insurance and safety setup
Confirm $500,000 coverage, required alarms and detectors, extinguisher service, and clear exit paths.
RequiredUpdate advertisements
Add the City STR license number to every listing.
Required
Checks That Repeat
Before every stay
Complete or verify the booking-guest NSOPW check no later than 24 hours before arrival and retain evidence for 12 months.
When fire conditions change
At Stage 2 or higher, secure qualifying outdoor flame devices and keep egress clear of snow, ice, and other obstructions.
When the emergency contact changes
Update the license account and send new written neighbor notice within 10 days.
Every year
Renew the license, pay $250, refresh application information, and service the extinguisher at least annually.
Common Failure Points
TPT address does not match
Update the Arizona license location before resubmitting the City application.
Neighbor list is incomplete
Recheck diagonal and same-floor recipients rather than using only the immediately adjacent parcels.
Payment was made but no license arrived
Allow the published 2–3 business days after confirmed payment, then use the City contact information on the program page.
Marketplace screening is assumed
Verify that the marketplace actually performs the required check; otherwise the owner remains responsible.
Verify the Flagstaff License Result
Confirm active annual license
Verify the portal shows an active Flagstaff license for the exact property, owner and emergency contact; a fee receipt or pending review is not authorization.
RequiredConfirm the July 2026 requirements
Check that the current posting, safety, notice and any qualifying ADU owner-occupancy records are complete before the first rental.
RequiredCalendar recurring work
Track the annual license, TPT and county records, neighbor notice and contact updates so one expired layer does not interrupt lawful operation.
Required
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I apply for a Flagstaff STR license?
Use the new-application link on the City STR program page, which opens the City-designated online license portal.
How long does the Flagstaff application take?
The City publishes a 7-business-day review period and says the license is emailed 2–3 business days after payment is confirmed.
Can I pay before the City reviews the application?
The published sequence is application, City review, approval email with a secure payment link, $250 payment, and then license issuance by email.
What must be done after the license arrives?
Before the first rental, finish written neighbor notice, post the interior notice and license information, add the license number to ads, and complete insurance and fire-safety setup.