Short-Term Rentals in Phoenix, AZ (2026)

A.R.S. 9-500.39(B)(5) and (C)

To require the owner of a vacation rental or short-term rental to obtain and maintain a local regulatory permit or license. As a condition of issuance of a permit or license, the application for the permit or license may require an applicant to provide only the following: (a) The name, address, telephone number and email address for the owner or owner's agent. (b) The address of the vacation re...

Phoenix City Code § 10-201(A)(2)

The owner, renter, and the guest may be liable for up to $2,000.00 to cover the costs of police response to the property pursuant to Section 2-22. B. A copy of the permit must be displayed unobstructed and clearly visible within ten feet of the primary entrance inside of the short-term rental. C. All online lodging operators must require that any short-term rental properties listed or adverti...

Phoenix City Code § 14-447

In addition to the taxes levied as provided in Section 14-444, there is hereby levied and shall be collected an additional tax in an amount equal to three percent of the gross income from the business activity of any hotel engaging or continuing within the City in the business of charging for lodging and/or lodging space furnished to any transient.

A.R.S. § 9-500.39(B) (Limits on regulation of vacation rentals and short-term rentals; state preemption)

B. A city or town may not restrict the use of or regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals based on their classification, use or occupancy except as provided in this section. A city or town may regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals as follows: 1. To protect the public's health and safety, including rules and regulations related to fire and building codes, health and sanitation, ...

A.R.S. 9-500.39(B), (K)

B. A city or town may not restrict the use of or regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals based on their classification, use or occupancy except as provided in this section. ... K. A vacation rental or short-term rental may not be used for nonresidential uses, including for a special event that would otherwise require a permit or license pursuant to a city or town ordinance or a state la...

A.R.S. 9-500.39(B)(8)

To require the vacation rental or short-term rental to maintain liability insurance appropriate to cover the vacation rental or short-term rental in the aggregate of at least $500,000 or to advertise and offer each vacation rental or short-term rental through an online lodging marketplace that provides equal or greater coverage.

A.R.S. § 9-500.39(A)-(B) (Limits on regulation of vacation rentals and short-term rentals; state preemption)

A. A city or town may not prohibit vacation rentals or short-term rentals. B. A city or town may not restrict the use of or regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals based on their classification, use or occupancy except as provided in this section. A city or town may regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals as follows: 1. To protect the public's health and safety, including rules ...

Phoenix City Code § 10-197.A.11

If the application is for operation of a short-term rental on a property which has an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for which a certificate of occupancy was issued on or after September 14, 2024, a notarized attestation that the property owner will reside on the same property. 12. Any other information as the Planning and Development Department may require to verify information provided by...

Phoenix City Code § 10-202

The Director may suspend a permit for up to 12 months for any of the following: 1. Three verified violations within 12-month period, excluding any verified violations based solely on an aesthetic, solid waste disposal, or vehicle parking violation that is not a serious threat to public health and safety.

Phoenix City Code § 10-201(C)-(D)

C. All online lodging operators must require that any short-term rental properties listed or advertised must have a current and unsuspended permit issued under Section 10-197 and must include the current and unsuspended permit number on the advertisement. For a violation under this subsection, the maximum fine each violation each day shall not exceed $2,500.00. D. An online short-term rental ad...