Hotels & Lodging in Maricopa County, AZ (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Transient Occupancy Tax

Maricopa County imposes a small Transient Lodging tax under ARS Section 42-5070 in addition to state and city hotel taxes. The combined Phoenix-area lodging tax often reaches 12 to 14 percent on stays under 30 days.

Maricopa County Hotel Tax Adds 0.5%

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Hotels & Lodging by City in Maricopa County

2 cities in Maricopa County have their own hotels & lodging rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

PhoenixPop. 1,608,139

1 verified rule • Transient Occupancy Tax

MesaPop. 504,258

2 verified rules • Transient Occupancy Tax, Hotel Worker Retention

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