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.
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
RequiredResolve building approval and any ADU owner-occupancy condition before listing.
Arizona TPT location active
RequiredThe application requires the TPT number and location code when applicable.
Neighbor recipient map ready
RequiredRecord every adjacent, across, diagonal, and applicable same-floor property plus the intended written delivery method.
Emergency contact confirmed
RequiredUse a monitored 24-hour contact able to meet the City’s police-response requirement.
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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
RequiredUse the legal property address and current owner contact details.
Owner-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
RequiredUse a public contact who can respond by phone, text, or on-site within the required time.
Neighbor-notification addresses and planned delivery method
RequiredList the required recipient addresses and how written notice will be delivered.
Proof of lawful presence unless exempt under Arizona law
RequiredProvide the lawful-presence evidence requested by the application unless a statutory exemption applies.
Applicant acknowledgements and required background attestations
RequiredThe owner reviews and signs the legal-compliance and qualifying-background statements.
At least $500,000 in liability coverage or qualifying marketplace coverage
RequiredMaintain the required policy or verify equal-or-greater marketplace coverage before offering the property.
The 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.
Submit, Review & Pay
- 1
Open the official license portal
Create or access the property’s account through the City-linked portal.
Create a portal account or sign in before starting the Flagstaff license application. - 2
Complete the signed application
Enter the property, owner, designee, emergency contact, TPT, notice-plan, lawful-presence, and attestation details.
Complete the applicant contact and address fields before moving to the property and license details. - 3
Resolve incomplete fields
Applications with missing information are returned; confirm the TPT is active and shows the property location.
- 4
Wait for City review
The City publishes a 7-business-day review period for the submitted application.
- 5
Use the secure payment link
After approval, pay the $250 fee and retain the confirmation and emailed license.
Before the First Rental
Send written neighbor notices
RequiredInclude the license number, STR address, and full emergency-contact details for every required recipient.
Post the City interior notice
RequiredDisplay it within 10 feet of the primary entrance and add the emergency contact and license number.
Complete insurance and safety setup
RequiredConfirm $500,000 coverage, required alarms and detectors, extinguisher service, and clear exit paths.
Update advertisements
RequiredAdd the City STR license number to every listing.
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.
Sources
Review the current Flagstaff program page, Chapter 3-12, 2026 update, official portal, Arizona tax guidance, and Coconino County form used for this guide.
- 1A.R.S. § 9-500.39 — Vacation and short-term rental regulation
Arizona State Legislature
State-law limits on local STR regulation, permitted licensing requirements, neighbor notice, insurance, prohibited uses, and civil penalties.
- 2Short Term Rentals
City of Flagstaff Management Services
Current Flagstaff prerequisites, neighbor notice, application review sequence, $250 payment, annual renewal, and official portal links.
- 3Flagstaff City Code, Chapter 3-12 — Short-Term Rentals
City of Flagstaff
Current codified license, notice, insurance, background-check, safety, suspension, penalty, and hearing requirements, including Ordinance 2026-11.
- 4Short-Term Rental Ordinance Updates
City of Flagstaff
City summary of the July 1, 2026 fee, insurance, background-check, fire-safety, posting, notice, ADU, and prohibited-use changes.
- 5Flagstaff Short-Term Rental License Portal
City of Flagstaff
City-designated portal for new Flagstaff STR applications, account access, and renewals.
- 6Short-Term Lodging
Arizona Department of Revenue
TPT guidance for stays under 30 days, licensing, online lodging marketplaces, filing, and county rental registration.
- 7Residential Rental Notification Form
Coconino County Assessor’s Office
County Assessor form and statutory instructions for registering a residential rental property and recording an Arizona statutory agent when required.
Your Flagstaff STR Action Plan
Separate one-time licensing work from requirements that repeat for every stay, every renewal, or changing fire conditions.
Build the application packet
Reconcile the property, TPT, owner, designee, emergency contact, notice-plan, and attestation fields before submission.
Create a pre-rental gate
Do not publish or host until notice, posting, insurance, safety, and license-number steps are complete.
Create recurring records
Track every-stay screening, fire status, contact changes, extinguisher service, and annual renewal separately.
Turn the Flagstaff application into a working checklist
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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.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Regulations and agency procedures can change. Confirm the current requirement with the linked government office before operating or submitting an application.