Night Caps: Chandler vs Tempe

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 The Arizona statute, originally enacted by SB 1350 in 2016 and amended by HB 2672 (2019) and HB 2374 (2022), bars outright prohibitions but allows reasonable health, safety, occupancy, and licensing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 maximum number of nights I can rent my Tempe home short-term?

No. Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-500.39 preempts cities from capping total nights or total STR units, and Tempe City Code Chapter 16A, Article X (Ord. O2023.01) contains no nightly limit. You may rent year-round so long as your $250 annual city license, $500,000 liability insurance, Arizona TPT license, neighbor notice and emergency contact stay current. Confirm with Sales Tax & Licensing at 480-350-2955.

Can I rent during ASU football and the Fiesta Bowl without a special permit?

Yes. There is no event-specific permit or per-game cap. Under A.R.S. § 9-500.39 and Tempe Ord. O2023.01, the standard annual STR license covers year-round operation including ASU home games, graduation, and bowl-week stays. Just confirm your $500,000 insurance, TPT license and emergency contact remain current and that guests pass the required sex-offender background check, with records kept 12 months.