Registration Rules: Glendale vs Scottsdale

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 city license to run an Airbnb in Scottsdale?

Yes. Scottsdale Ordinance 4566, codified at SRC 18-175, requires every property rented for less than 30 days to hold an annual city short-term/vacation rental license. The fee is $250 per property and the application is processed through the city's Accela portal. You also need an Arizona Department of Revenue TPT license and Maricopa County Assessor registration under ARS 33-1902. Confirm current requirements with Scottsdale Code Enforcement at 480-312-2546.

Do I have to notify my neighbors when I get a Scottsdale STR license?

Yes. Within 30 days of receiving the city STR license, owners must send written notice to every adjacent single-family property owner and to multi-family residents on the same floor. The notice must include the STR license number, the property address, and the name, address, and 24-hour phone number of the emergency point of contact. Failing to notify can lead to enforcement action by Scottsdale Code Enforcement (480-312-2546).