Night Caps: Chandler vs Scottsdale

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent my Chandler home on Airbnb?

No. Chandler does not cap the number of rental nights per year. Arizona state law (A.R.S. § 9-500.39) preempts cities from prohibiting short-term rentals or restricting use solely because the property is an STR, so Chandler's Chapter 22 instead regulates licensing, occupancy, emergency contact, and special-event hosting rather than rental frequency.

Can Chandler change the rules and add a night cap later?

Only within the limits of A.R.S. § 9-500.39. The Arizona statute, originally enacted by SB 1350 in 2016 and amended by HB 2672 (2019) and HB 2374 (2022), bars outright prohibitions but allows reasonable health, safety, occupancy, and licensing regulations. Chandler updates Chapter 22 by city ordinance, so confirm current rules with the City Clerk's Office at 480-782-2180.

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent my Scottsdale Airbnb?

No. Scottsdale does not impose any annual night cap on licensed short-term rentals. Arizona SB 1350 (2016) and HB 2672 (2019) preempt cities from prohibiting STRs or restricting them based on classification, use, or duration, so a property licensed under Ordinance 4566 (SRC 18-175) may operate year-round. Private HOAs and master-planned community CC&Rs may impose their own restrictions, however.

Can Scottsdale change its mind and cap STR nights in the future?

Not without a change in state law. Because Arizona's STR preemption (SB 1350 and HB 2672) bars cities and counties from restricting rentals based on duration, Scottsdale cannot unilaterally adopt night caps or minimum-stay rules. The Legislature has periodically debated tighter rules; confirm any recent changes with Scottsdale Code Enforcement at 480-312-2546 or the Arizona Department of Revenue before relying on this answer.