Surprise, AZ Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Same Rules
- Standard noise ordinance applies
- Party Houses
- Prohibited under SB 1350
- Penalties
- Up to $500/day civil penalties
- Police
- (623) 222-4000
Summary
Short-term rental properties in Surprise must comply with all city noise regulations. Arizona SB 1350 (2022) authorizes cities to enforce against STR properties that create neighborhood disturbances including excessive noise, parties, and gatherings.
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 short-term rentals as follows:
1. To protect the public's health and safety, including rules and regulations related to fire and building codes, health and sanitation, transportation or traffic control and solid or hazardous waste and pollution control, if the city or town demonstrates that the rule or regulation is for the primary purpose of protecting the public's health and safety.
2. To adopt and enforce use and zoning ordinances, including ordinances related to noise, protection of welfare, property maintenance and other nuisance issues, if the ordinance is applied in the same manner as other property classified under sections 42-12003 and 42-12004.
F. Notwithstanding any other law, a city or town may impose a civil penalty of the following amounts against an owner of a vacation rental or short-term rental if the owner receives one or more verified violations related to the same vacation rental or short-term rental property within the same twelve-month period:
1. Up to $500 or up to an amount equal to one night's rent for the vacation rental or short-term rental as advertised, whichever is greater, for the first verified violation.
2. Up to $1,000 or up to an amount equal to two nights' rent for the vacation rental or short-term rental as advertised, whichever is greater, for the second verified violation.
3. Up to $3,500 or up to an amount equal to three nights' rent for the vacation rental or short-term rental as advertised, whichever is greater, for a third and any subsequent verified violation.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Short-term rental properties in Surprise are subject to the same noise regulations as all other residential properties under the city code. Arizona SB 1350 (2022) specifically authorizes cities to take enforcement action against vacation rental properties that create nuisance conditions including excessive noise, unauthorized parties, and large gatherings. Hosts are responsible for ensuring guests comply with noise rules. Properties with repeated noise violations may face escalating penalties under ARS 9-500.39. The city may impose civil penalties up to $500 per day for verified nuisance conditions at STR properties. Hosts should include quiet hour expectations in their house rules and listing descriptions. The Surprise Police Department responds to STR noise complaints at (623) 222-4000.
Violations & Fines
STR noise violations are subject to police response, citations, and civil penalties up to $500/day under ARS 9-500.39. Repeat violations may result in additional enforcement action. Hosts are liable for guest behavior.
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