Phoenix permits long-term ADU rentals without registration or licensing. Short-term ADU rentals (under 30 days) require a state vacation rental license under ARS 9-500.39 and Phoenix STR registration. HB 2928 (2025) prohibits Phoenix from banning ADU rentals or imposing minimum-lease terms.
Arizona law strongly protects rental rights. Under ARS 9-1303, cities cannot require general rental registration except for limited inspection purposes. For ADUs, HB 2928 prohibits Phoenix from banning ADU rentals or imposing minimum-lease terms longer than 30 days. Phoenix has no rental license for long-term leases. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are regulated under ARS 9-500.39, which preempts most local STR bans but allows registration. Phoenix requires STR operators to register, post the registration number, designate a local emergency contact (1-hour response), and remit Transaction Privilege Tax (12.57 percent combined). HOAs may restrict STRs through CC&Rs but cannot ban long-term rentals.
Unregistered STR operation in Phoenix carries fines up to $1,000 per day under PCC Section 10-198. Unpaid TPT triggers Arizona Department of Revenue audit and collection. HOA STR restrictions enforceable through civil action and CC&R remedies including fines and injunctions.
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