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Coconino County, AZ Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Permits (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Short-term rental permit rules in Coconino County, AZ, also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration, list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.

Key Facts

State Preemption
County can't ban STRs
County Law
A.R.S. §11-269.17
Flagstaff
License ~$185/year, Code 3-12
Sedona
Permit per unit, ~$210
Unincorporated
Register with Assessor

Summary

Arizona law (A.R.S. §11-269.17) bars Coconino County from banning short-term rentals. Flagstaff requires an annual STR license and Sedona a per-unit permit; unincorporated owners register with the County Assessor.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Coconino County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

A county may not prohibit vacation rentals or short-term rentals.

Source: Arizona Revised StatutesView official code

Full Breakdown

Arizona strongly protects short-term rentals. Under A.R.S. §11-269.17, Coconino County cannot prohibit STRs or require owner-occupancy; it may only regulate health and safety, require emergency-contact information, and require a permit. In unincorporated areas, owners must record the property with the Coconino County Assessor under A.R.S. §33-1902. The cities regulate hardest because of severe housing pressure: Flagstaff requires an annual STR license under City Code 3-12 (about $185, rising $5 a year) with a 24-hour emergency contact and neighbor notice, and Sedona requires a permit for each advertised unit (about $210) plus $500,000 liability insurance. The parallel city statute is A.R.S. §9-500.39.

Violations & Fines

Flagstaff can fine owners who fail to license after notice up to $1,000 per month. Sedona fines and can suspend permits for verified violations. Failing to record with the County Assessor risks a $150-per-day penalty under A.R.S. §33-1902.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Coconino County or Flagstaff ban short-term rentals?
No. A.R.S. §11-269.17 (county) and §9-500.39 (cities) preempt bans and owner-occupancy rules. They may require permits, emergency contacts, insurance, and impose fines for verified violations.
Do I need a Flagstaff STR license?
Yes. Flagstaff requires an annual short-term rental license under City Code 3-12, roughly $185, with a 24-hour emergency contact, neighbor notification, and a TPT license before you apply.

Sources & Official References

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