Tucson STRs must provide at least one off-street parking space per bedroom under the city STR ordinance, and cannot rely on street parking to meet occupancy-driven parking demand. Listings must include a parking plan and the number of allowed vehicles, which must match the property's actual off-street capacity.
The rule was adopted in 2023 to prevent party-oriented rentals from overwhelming residential streets in central neighborhoods like Sam Hughes, Armory Park, and Barrio Viejo. RVs, trailers, and commercial vehicles are not permitted as guest parking. Driveway parking on unpaved areas is prohibited except where the driveway is a legally established surface. Garages must be functional and available to count toward the per-bedroom requirement. Violations are often tied to noise complaints and contribute to the three-strikes license suspension rule.
Parking violations trigger 100 to 500 dollar fines and count toward the three-strikes STR suspension standard. Host may be required to update their listing to reflect actual capacity.
Tucson, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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Tucson, AZ
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