Registration Rules: Goodyear vs Surprise

How do I register my Airbnb or Vrbo in Goodyear, AZ?

Apply for a Goodyear Short-Term Rental License under City Code Article 8-2 through the Finance Department or the city STR portal (goodyearaz-str.deckard.com). The annual fee is $250 (calendar-year, no proration), and you must submit owner contact information, an emergency contact who can respond on-site within one hour, a complaint contact reachable within 24 hours, proof of $500,000 liability insurance (or attestation that the property is listed only through a marketplace with equivalent coverage), and your Arizona TPT license number using region code GY. Call Goodyear Finance at 623-882-7800 with questions.

Do I need to put my Goodyear STR license number on my Airbnb listing?

Yes. Goodyear City Code Section 8-2-6 requires the issued STR license number to appear on every advertisement and online listing for the property. Failure to display it is a violation under Article 8-2 and ARS 9-500.39, with civil penalties starting at $500 or one night's rent and escalating to $3,500 or three nights' rent for repeat violations within a 12-month window.

Do I need to register my Surprise vacation rental?

Yes. You must obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from Arizona DOR. This is required regardless of whether your platform collects taxes automatically.

Do I need a local contact person?

Yes. Arizona law (SB 1350) requires STR operators to designate a local contact who can respond to issues at the property.

Does Airbnb handle my tax registration?

Airbnb may collect and remit some taxes automatically, but you still need an independent TPT license from Arizona DOR at (602) 255-3381.