Avondale's STR license functions as the city's registration. Owners must provide a current emergency contact, display the license inside the unit, notify neighboring properties, and put the license number on every advertisement, mirroring the requirements authorized by A.R.S. 9-500.39.
Registration in Avondale is accomplished through the short-term rental license created by Ordinance No. 2060-1023. When applying, the owner must designate an emergency contact (the owner or a designee) who can respond to complaints, and must demonstrate compliance with applicable laws. The ordinance imposes ongoing display and disclosure duties consistent with A.R.S. section 9-500.39: the license, including emergency contact information, must be displayed in a conspicuous place inside the rental, clearly visible upon entry through the primary entrance; the assigned license number must appear on all advertisements and online lodging marketplace listings; and the owner must notify neighboring properties of the short-term rental before operating. Avondale also requires a sex offender background check for adult guests, a requirement that is satisfied automatically if the booking is made through an online lodging marketplace (such as Airbnb or Vrbo) that performs the screening. Registration details and any changes to the emergency contact must be kept current with the city. Because state law caps STR licensing at a local regulatory permit, Avondale's registration is administrative rather than a discretionary approval the city could deny on land-use grounds.
Failing to display the license, omitting the license number from advertisements, or not maintaining a valid emergency contact can trigger penalties. State law allows fines up to $1,000 per 30-day period for failing to provide emergency contact information, and Avondale's ordinance carries fines reported between $500 and $3,500 per violation, with possible license suspension for repeat offenses.
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