Phoenix's vacation rental ordinance, effective in 2023, requires every short-term rental to register with the city annually but does not limit STRs to primary residences. Investor-owned and second-home rentals remain legal under Arizona preemption.
Phoenix City Council adopted a vacation rental ordinance in late 2022 that took effect in 2023 to implement HB-2672 authority. Each STR must obtain an annual city registration, provide proof of liability insurance of at least one million dollars or use a hosting platform offering equivalent coverage, designate a 24-hour local emergency contact, and notify adjacent property owners before operating. Arizona's preemption statute prevents Phoenix from limiting STRs to primary residences or capping the number of nights, so investor-owned rentals continue to operate. Operators must also hold a state Transaction Privilege Tax license and comply with noise and occupancy rules.
Operating an unregistered STR, failing to maintain required insurance, or skipping neighbor notification triggers civil penalties under the Phoenix vacation rental ordinance, with escalating fines and possible registration suspension after repeat infractions.
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Phoenix's vacation rental ordinance escalates penalties for repeat short-term rental violations. Verified violations within twelve months trigger increasing ...
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Revised Statutes §9-500.39 (amended by HB-2672 in 2022) restored city authority to regulate short-term rentals for noise, safety, and registration bu...
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Phoenix requires every short-term/vacation rental to obtain and maintain a city STR permit before renting; permits run one year and the city must issue or de...
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