Short-term rental permit rules in Lake Havasu City, AZ — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Chapter 5.20 (Vacation Rentals), effective March 1, 2023, requires every short-term rental to obtain an annual city permit at $250/year before renting. Failure to permit carries a $1,000 monthly penalty.
Lake Havasu City Code Chapter 5.20 was adopted under Arizona's 2022 short-term rental authorizing statute (A.R.S. §9-500.39) and took effect March 1, 2023. Section 5.20.025 requires every owner to file a permit application listing the property address, owner contact, and a 24-hour emergency point of contact, plus proof of TPT (Transaction Privilege Tax) licensure and notice to neighbors within 30 days of permit issuance. The annual permit fee is $250 and the permit is valid for one year. Permits are processed through the city's MuniRevs portal at lhcaz.munirevs.com.
Operating without a permit carries a $1,000 fine for every month of non-compliance after a 30-day written notice. Other violations of Chapter 5.20 escalate: first offense $500 or one night's rent (whichever is greater); second offense $1,000 or two nights' rent; three or more violations in 12 months $3,500 or three nights' rent. Permits may be revoked or suspended.
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