Registration Rules: Mesa vs Peoria

Do I need a license to rent my Mesa home on Airbnb?

Yes. Effective February 1, 2023, Mesa City Code Chapter 5-15 requires every short-term or vacation rental (under 30 days) to hold a Mesa Short-Term Rental License. The fee is $250 to apply and $250 to renew each year per unit. You must also hold an Arizona TPT license, register with the Maricopa County Assessor, and carry at least $500,000 in liability insurance. Apply through Mesa Business Services and Licensing.

What information do I have to post and share with neighbors?

Mesa requires the owner or designee contact and a 24/7 emergency point of contact to be posted in a conspicuous place within three feet of the primary entrance, and the application requires that information for the city. You must also notify adjacent neighbors that the property will be used as a short-term rental. Operating without a license can lead to monthly civil penalties starting at $250 and escalating to $900.

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.