Tucson short-term rentals must comply with all general noise ordinances in Chapter 16 plus stricter STR-specific rules under the city STR ordinance adopted in 2023. Amplified outdoor sound is prohibited at STRs between 10 PM and 8 AM, and operators must post 24-hour local contact information for noise complaints.
Under AZ Rev Stat 9-500.39, cities cannot ban short-term rentals but may enforce health, safety, and nuisance regulations. Tucson requires STR operators to designate a local emergency contact who must respond to complaints within one hour. Three verified noise violations within 12 months can trigger suspension of the STR license. The ordinance specifically targets party houses and includes a prohibition on advertising STRs as venues for gatherings exceeding the occupancy limit.
First violation 500 dollars, second violation 1,000 dollars, third violation 3,500 dollars plus license suspension. Violations attach to both the property and the operator.
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