Short-term rental permit rules in Queen Creek, AZ — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Queen Creek does not require a separate town permit or business license to operate a short-term rental. After eliminating its license in November 2022, the Town requires only a free registration. A state TPT license from the Arizona Department of Revenue must be obtained first.
The Town of Queen Creek launched a short-term rental business license program in late 2022 to implement Arizona's S.B. 1168 (A.R.S. § 9-500.39), then at its November 2022 meeting the Town Council amended the program to eliminate the license and its associated fees. Today there is no town permit or paid license; operators instead complete a free short-term rental registration with the Development Services Department. Under A.R.S. § 9-500.39, Arizona prohibits cities and towns from banning short-term or vacation rentals, but expressly allows a permit or registration requirement. If a municipality charges a permit fee at all, the statute caps it at the actual cost of issuing the permit or $250, whichever is less — Queen Creek charges nothing. Before registering, operators must obtain a state transaction privilege tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue, regardless of whether a marketplace like Airbnb or VRBO is used. Questions go to Development@QueenCreekAZ.gov or 480-358-3909.
Operating without completing registration, or advertising without a valid Arizona TPT license, can expose the owner to enforcement. Under A.R.S. § 9-500.39 a city may impose civil penalties for verified violations of up to $500 (or one night's rent) for a first violation, up to $1,000 (or two nights' rent) for a second, and up to $3,500 (or three nights' rent) for a third or subsequent violation.
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