Registration Rules: Chandler vs Scottsdale

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 city license to run an Airbnb in Scottsdale?

Yes. Scottsdale Ordinance 4566, codified at SRC 18-175, requires every property rented for less than 30 days to hold an annual city short-term/vacation rental license. The fee is $250 per property and the application is processed through the city's Accela portal. You also need an Arizona Department of Revenue TPT license and Maricopa County Assessor registration under ARS 33-1902. Confirm current requirements with Scottsdale Code Enforcement at 480-312-2546.

Do I have to notify my neighbors when I get a Scottsdale STR license?

Yes. Within 30 days of receiving the city STR license, owners must send written notice to every adjacent single-family property owner and to multi-family residents on the same floor. The notice must include the STR license number, the property address, and the name, address, and 24-hour phone number of the emergency point of contact. Failing to notify can lead to enforcement action by Scottsdale Code Enforcement (480-312-2546).