Registration Rules: Gilbert vs Glendale

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.

Do I have to register my Glendale Airbnb with the city?

Yes. Glendale City Code Section 29.1-41, effective January 2023, requires every vacation and short-term rental owner to register the property before offering it on Airbnb, Vrbo, or any platform. You must provide owner contact info, a 24-hour emergency contact, proof of $500,000 liability insurance (or use a platform that provides equivalent coverage), and confirmation that adjacent neighbors were notified. A separate Arizona TPT license using region code GE is also required.

Does Glendale charge a fee for short-term rental registration?

Arizona state preemption (ARS 9-500.39) caps any local STR permit or registration fee at $250 per year. Glendale's published STR webpage has at times listed registration as no-cost; confirm the current fee with Glendale Customer Service at 623-930-3190 before paying anything billed by GovOS or any third-party portal.