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ADU Rental Restrictions: Oro Valley vs Tucson

How do adu rental restrictions rules compare between Oro Valley, AZ and Tucson, AZ?

Oro Valley, AZ

Pima County

No data available yet for Oro Valley.

Tucson, AZ

Pima County

Some Restrictions

Tucson permits long-term ADU rentals without registration. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) require a state TPT license from the Arizona Department of Revenue, registration with Pima County Assessor as a residential rental, and a Tucson business license. HB 2720 prohibits ADU-specific bans on rental, but Arizona's STR statute ARS 9-500.39 allows operational regulation.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactOro ValleyTucson
Long-Term-No city registration
STR State Statute-ARS §9-500.39
Business License-$95 initial, $70 renewal
TPT License-Required for STR
Noise Limit-62 dBA nighttime residential

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Oro Valley FAQ

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Tucson FAQ

Can I rent my Tucson casita on Airbnb?

Yes. You need a state Transaction Privilege Tax license, registration with Pima County Assessor as a residential rental, and a Tucson business license. Operators must remit TPT on every booking and comply with Tucson's noise ordinance (Code Section 16-31).

Does Tucson require a rental license for long-term casita rentals?

No city rental license is required for stays of 30 days or more. Long-term rentals must be registered with the Pima County Assessor under Arizona's residential rental property statute. ARS 9-1303 limits city authority to require general rental registration.

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