A.R.S. 9-500.39 lets Arizona cities cap nightly occupancy at two adults per bedroom plus additional persons, applying uniformly to short-term rentals statewide.
Following 2022 amendments to A.R.S. 9-500.39, Arizona municipalities may limit overnight occupancy at short-term rentals based on the number of bedrooms, generally not exceeding two adults per bedroom plus additional adults equal to a defined threshold. Cities may also restrict the maximum number of guests for daytime gatherings. These limits must be applied uniformly and may not effectively prohibit STR operation.
Verified occupancy violations follow A.R.S. 9-500.39 penalty schedule of $500 to $3,500 with permit consequences.
See how Lake Havasu City's occupancy limits rules stack up against other locations.
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