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Short-Term Rental Laws in Phoenix, Arizona

Understand Phoenix short-term rental laws, permits, required documents, neighbor notice, Arizona TPT, county registration, renewal deadlines, and penalties.

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Compliance layers

A Clear Answer, Then a Path Forward.

Critical Finding

See whether the property can operate now, what blocks it, and which exception may apply.

Address Context

Confirm zoning, current land use, jurisdiction, and the rules that actually govern the address.

Required Approvals

Get the permits, licenses, documents, inspections, and tax registrations needed before launch.

Recommended Path

Follow prioritized next steps, deadlines, renewal duties, and viable alternatives when rules change.

Occupancy tax calculator

Estimate occupancy tax in Phoenix, AZ

Enter the nightly rate and stay length to estimate the lodging taxes and guest total for this jurisdiction.

Gross rent$150.00 × 3 nights
$450.00
Phoenix city transient lodging layer (5.8%) $450.00 × 5.8%
$26.10
Arizona state transient lodging layer (5.5%) $450.00 × 5.5%
$24.75
Maricopa County transient lodging layer (1.77%) $450.00 × 1.77%
$7.97
Estimated taxes and fees
$58.82

Guest pays

$508.82

Assumptions used

  • Phoenix 29-day transient lodging class: The modeled stay is in Phoenix Hotel/Motel, Other Transient Lodging business codes 044 and 144 for 29 consecutive days or less.

What may change the final amount

  • Arizona online lodging marketplace collection. Arizona's short-term-lodging guidance describes online lodging marketplace collection and residual responsibilities; collection channel does not alter the rate layers shown here.
  • Source-backed scope note. The City business-activity classification source was refreshed to the current official Phoenix page; the modeled state, county, and city components remain the cited transient-lodging rates.
Open the full occupancy tax calculator

Estimated tax is $58.82. Estimated guest total is $508.82.

Estimate only. Verify the property jurisdiction, exemptions, taxable charges, filing duties, and marketplace collection with the linked official sources.

Legal Status

Short-term rentals are allowed in Phoenix, but the property must complete the applicable state, county, and city compliance steps before operating.

Arizona law limits how cities regulate short-term rentals and does not allow Phoenix to impose an outright citywide ban. Phoenix instead operates a local permit program through its Planning and Development Department.

The property cannot be used for prohibited nonresidential purposes. A qualifying newer accessory dwelling unit also triggers an owner-occupancy condition.

Rules at a Glance

Legal status
Allowed with permit
City permit
Required
Initial / renewal fee
$250 per permit
Permit term
One year
TPT license
Required
County registration
Required
Liability coverage
$500,000 minimum or qualifying marketplace coverage
Neighbor notice
Certified mail plus proof package

Eligibility & Zoning

State law prevents local restrictions based solely on classification, use, or occupancy outside the categories it authorizes. Ordinary zoning, safety, nuisance, and property-maintenance rules still apply when enforced on the same basis as other residential property.

A qualifying ADU approved on or after September 14, 2024 may be used as an STR only when the owner resides on the same property. The current Phoenix affidavit requires the applicable attestation and proof of address.

  • Arizona Short-Term Rental Laws

    Review the statewide framework that defines local authority, insurance, notice, and prohibited-use rules.

  • HOA and private restrictions are separate

    A city permit does not override a private lease, condominium declaration, or HOA restriction. Review those documents independently before relying on city eligibility.

    Warning

Permits & Licensing

The City of Phoenix uses the SHAPE PHX portal for STR permit applications.

  1. Confirm the TPT license

    Obtain and maintain the Arizona TPT license required for short-term lodging.

  2. Confirm county rental registration

    Verify that the property is registered with the Maricopa County Assessor.

  3. Prepare the city forms

    Complete the affidavit, safety-equipment map, and designee form when applicable.

  4. Apply in SHAPE PHX

    Submit the property-specific permit application and pay the non-refundable fee.

  5. Complete neighbor notice review

    Send notices, keep certified-mail receipts, and submit the notarized compliance attestation.

Required Documents

Phoenix separates the city review into an initial document package and a notification-compliance package.

  • Affidavit and Attestation — Acknowledgement and Agreement (notarized)

    Current city acknowledgement and attestation form; signatures must be notarized.

    Required

  • Proof of address for a qualifying newer ADU, when applicable

    Required only when the newer-ADU owner-occupancy condition applies.

  • Description / Map of Safety Equipment

    Show where the required smoke, carbon-monoxide, fire-extinguisher, and other safety equipment is located.

    Required

  • Owner’s Designee Authorization, when applicable

    Identifies the authorized designee responsible for City Code compliance.

  • Attestation of Compliance with Notice of Intent (notarized)

    Notarized city form confirming completion of the notification requirement.

    Required

  • Certified-mail receipts and a copy of the Notice of Intent

    Keep the receipt for each recipient and the exact notice that was sent.

    Required

  • Proof of a valid Arizona TPT license

    Phoenix requires evidence of the Arizona TPT license in the permit application.

    Required

  • Evidence that the rental is registered with the Maricopa County Assessor

    Confirm the parcel is registered as a residential rental with the County Assessor.

    Required

  • Evidence of at least $500,000 in liability coverage or qualifying marketplace coverage

    Provide evidence of the required coverage or qualifying marketplace protection.

    Required

Taxes & Registration

Arizona treats lodging stays under 30 days as short-term lodging subject to TPT requirements. A marketplace may collect and remit tax for transactions booked through that marketplace, but the owner/operator still needs the required TPT license and must follow ADOR reporting instructions.

Residential rental registration with the Maricopa County Assessor is a separate requirement. Owners can search the parcel record to confirm whether the property is marked as a residential rental.

  • A zero-rental period can still require a return

    ADOR’s current short-term lodging guidance says to file a $0 TPT return when no rent was collected during an assigned filing period.

    Warning

Renewal & Deadlines

Permit term
A Phoenix STR permit expires one year after issuance.
Recommended filing point
Submit the renewal application at least 15 working days before the permit expires.
Renewal fee
$250 non-refundable
Association check
Recheck registered HOAs and neighborhood associations at renewal

Enforcement & Penalties

Phoenix identifies Neighborhood Services as the lead STR enforcement agency. The City may investigate unpermitted STRs, verify violations, and issue notices of ordinance violations.

  • Violation level 1

    First court-adjudicated violation: at least $500 or one night’s rent, whichever is applicable under the ordinance.

  • Violation level 2

    Second court-adjudicated violation: at least $1,000 or two nights’ rent.

  • Violation level 3

    Third court-adjudicated violation: at least $3,500 or three nights’ rent.

Recent Changes

April 4, 2026
New ADU owner-occupancy documentation took effectFor a property with an ADU approved on or after September 14, 2024, the owner must attest that they will live on the same property and provide the applicable proof of address.
November 6, 2023
Phoenix permit program took effectThe local system changed from registration to a limited STR permit process.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Arizona law prevents an outright city ban, but Phoenix requires a city STR permit and compliance with state, county, and local requirements.

The City lists a $250 non-refundable initial fee and a $250 renewal fee for each permit.

Yes. Arizona short-term lodging is subject to TPT licensing requirements even when an online marketplace collects and remits tax for marketplace bookings.

Yes. The owner or designee must notify the required neighboring properties and complete the city notification-compliance process before offering the rental.