8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Pima County, Arizona.
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ARS §11-269.17 preempts county bans on STRs. Pima County may require a local STR license/permit (fee capped at $250). State TPT license required; must appear in all advertising. STR operators must maintain $500,000 liability insurance. ADUs built after Sep 14, 2024 used as STRs require owner occupancy.
Pima County STRs must comply with general noise ordinance. Under SB 1168, cities can fine and suspend properties with repeated verified noise violations.
STR operators must collect Arizona TPT (5.5%) plus Pima County transient lodging tax under ARS 42-6007. Combined taxes total approximately 12-13%. ADOR TPT license required.
Pima County cannot impose STR-specific parking rules due to ARS 9-500.39 preemption. General zoning parking standards apply. HOAs may enforce guest parking restrictions.
Pima County cannot impose STR occupancy limits due to ARS 9-500.39 preemption. Building code occupancy standards based on bedroom count still apply to all residences.
Pima County does not mandate STR insurance due to ARS 9-500.39 preemption. Standard homeowner policies often exclude commercial lodging. Dedicated STR coverage recommended.
A.R.S. § 9-500.39(B)(8)
8. To require the vacation rental or short-term rental to maintain liability insurance appropriate to cover the vacation rental or short-term rental in the aggregate of at least $500,000 or to advertise and offer each vacation rental or short-term rental through an online lodging marketplace that provides equal or greater coverage. 9. To require the owner of a vacation rental or short-term rent...
Pima County cannot impose night caps on short-term rentals due to ARS 9-500.39 preemption. No annual rental limits exist. HOA CC&Rs may impose private restrictions.
Arizona requires STR operators to hold an ADOR TPT license and maintain a local contact person under the 2022 ARS 9-500.39 amendment. No separate county registration exists.
A.R.S. § 9-500.39(B)(5)-(6)
5. To require the owner of a vacation rental or short-term rental to obtain and maintain a local regulatory permit or license. As a condition of issuance of a permit or license, the application for the permit or license may require an applicant to provide only the following: (a) The name, address, telephone number and email address for the owner or owner's agent. (b) The address of the vacation...
4 cities in Pima County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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