Queen Creek, AZ Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)

Queen Creek imposes no host-presence or on-site-manager requirement for short-term rentals. Such a mandate would regulate the rental based on its use or occupancy, which A.R.S. § 9-500.39 preempts. What state law allows — and what Queen Creek's registration program is designed to capture — is an emergency point of contact. Under the statute, before offering a property for rent the owner must provide the Town with emergency contact information for the owner or the owner's designee who is responsible for responding to complaints or emergencies in a timely manner, in person if required by public-safety personnel, over the phone, or by email, at any time of day. This responsible-party requirement functions as the practical alternative to a live-in host: there must always be someone reachable who can address a problem, even though that person need not stay at the property or live nearby. Queen Creek's free registration exists in large part to keep this contact information current so that neighbors and public-safety personnel can reach a responsible party during an emergency. Owners update the contact by emailing Development@QueenCreekAZ.gov or calling 480-358-3909.