Registration Rules: Gilbert vs Peoria

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 need a permit to operate an Airbnb or VRBO in Peoria, AZ?

Yes. Peoria City Code Section 11-150 requires every owner of a vacation or short-term rental (less than 30 days) to obtain a vacation rental permit from the City before listing the property. Apply online at peoriaaz.gov/rentals through Citizenserve; there is no City application fee. You must display the City permit number on every advertisement, give written notice to nearby neighbors with a 24-hour emergency contact, and carry at least $500,000 of liability insurance under Section 11-156.

What taxes apply to a Peoria, AZ vacation rental?

Operators must hold an Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license through the Arizona Department of Revenue and remit state, county, and Peoria local transient lodging taxes on each stay. Hosting platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit some Arizona TPT on behalf of hosts, but the host remains responsible for ensuring all required taxes are paid and for keeping their TPT license current.