Short-Term Rentals in Maricopa County, AZ (2026)

ARS §9-500.39(B)(5), (C)

9-500.39. Limits on regulation of vacation rentals and short-term rentals; state preemption; civil penalties; transaction privilege tax license suspension; definitions A. A city or town may not prohibit vacation rentals or short-term rentals. B. A city or town may not restrict the use of or regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals based on their classification, use or occupancy except as...

Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance § 602.3, ¶¶ 3-6

A Short-Term Rental (STR) is the use of a single-family dwelling or an approved accessory dwelling unit for lease or rent for a duration of no more than 30 consecutive days. ... 3. The STR must be rented as a whole unit to a single party or individual. Partial rentals (e.g., by the room or by the bed) are prohibited. 4. Only one (1) STR unit may be rented per parcel at any given time. 5. The fo...

ARS §9-500.39(B)(8)

9-500.39. Limits on regulation of vacation rentals and short-term rentals; state preemption; civil penalties; transaction privilege tax license suspension; definitions B. A city or town may not restrict the use of or regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals based on their classification, use or occupancy except as provided in this section. A city or town may regulate vacation rentals or ...

Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance § 602.3.2

The owner of a short-term rental must reside on the property if the property contains an accessory dwelling unit unless a certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion or similar final approval for the accessory dwelling unit was issued by the County on or before September 13, 2024.

Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance § 602.3(2)

The owner of a short-term rental must reside on the property if the property contains an accessory dwelling unit unless a certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion or similar final approval for the accessory dwelling unit was issued by the County on or before September 13, 2024.