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Night Caps: Glendale vs Mesa

How do night caps rules compare between Glendale, AZ and Mesa, AZ?

Glendale and Mesa have similar restriction levels.

Glendale, AZ

Maricopa County

Few Restrictions

Glendale does not impose a minimum-stay or annual night cap on short-term rentals. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-500.39 (created by SB 1350 in 2016, amended by HB 2672 in 2019 and HB 2546 in 2022) preempts cities and towns from prohibiting vacation rentals or restricting their use solely on the basis of duration or classification, and Glendale City Code Section 29.1-41 follows that framework with registration requirements only.

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Mesa, AZ

Maricopa County

Few Restrictions

Mesa cannot cap the number of nights a property is rented short-term per year. ARS Β§9-500.39 bars cities from imposing usage limits that effectively prohibit vacation rentals, leaving operators free to book year-round.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGlendaleMesa
Annual Night CapNone-
Minimum StayNone (state preempted)-
AuthorityARS 9-500.39-
City SectionSec. 29.1-41-
HOA OverrideNot preempted-
Night cap-Prohibited
Statute-ARS Β§9-500.39(A)
Season blackouts-Not allowed
Tax-Lodging tax still owed

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Glendale FAQ

Is there a limit on how many nights I can rent my Glendale Airbnb each year?

No. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-500.39 preempts cities and towns from limiting the duration or number of nights a property may be used as a vacation or short-term rental. Glendale City Code Section 29.1-41 follows that framework and imposes only registration, insurance, emergency-contact, and neighbor-notification requirements, not a night cap.

Can my HOA impose a minimum stay even though Glendale and Arizona do not?

Yes. State preemption under ARS 9-500.39 binds local governments, not private homeowner associations. CC&Rs in many Arrowhead Ranch, Sierra Verde, and other Glendale subdivisions impose minimum-stay rules (commonly 30 days) or outright STR bans that are enforceable as private contract terms. Check your HOA documents before listing, separate from city registration.

Mesa FAQ

Can Mesa limit me to 90 nights?

No. State preemption blocks any annual night cap. Mesa enforces conduct violations per incident rather than capping how often the property is rented.

Do peak-season blackouts apply?

No. Mesa cannot impose season-based prohibitions or limit Spring Training rentals; STRs may operate every day of the calendar year.

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