Registration Rules: Glendale vs Peoria

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.

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.