Registration Rules: Chandler vs Gilbert

Do I need a Chandler license to list my home on Airbnb?

Yes. Chapter 22 of the Chandler City Code, added by Ordinance No. 5048 effective August 1, 2023, requires every short-term or vacation rental in the city to hold a Chandler STR license regardless of how often it is rented. Apply through the City Clerk's Office; the annual nonrefundable fee is $250 and you must also hold an Arizona Department of Revenue TPT license.

What happens if I rent without a Chandler STR license?

Chapter 22 authorizes the city to issue a written notice of violation and, if the owner fails to apply within 30 days, to assess a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per month against the owner. Continued unlicensed operation can also lead to denial or suspension of any future STR license application by the City Clerk.

Do I need a Town of Gilbert license to rent my home on Airbnb or Vrbo?

Yes. Gilbert Town Code Chapter 14, Article III, adopted by the Town Council in June 2023, requires every short-term rental owner to obtain and maintain a Town STR License before listing. Apply through Gilbert's GovOS/MuniRevs portal with a $100 fee, an active Arizona TPT license, $500,000 in liability insurance, and a 24/7 emergency contact. Email ShortTermRentals@gilbertaz.gov with questions.

What documents do I need to apply for a Gilbert STR license?

You need a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license number, proof of liability insurance with an aggregate of at least $500,000 (or evidence the platform provides equivalent coverage), the name and 24/7 phone number of a designated emergency contact, and an attestation you are not a registered sex offender. Within 30 days of issuance, mail written notice of your emergency contact to adjacent and diagonal-across-the-street neighbors.