Arizona state law (ARS 9-500.39 / ARS 11-269.17) preempts counties from banning or heavily restricting short-term rentals. Maricopa County cannot require a specific STR license for unincorporated areas. Operators must register with the Arizona Department of Revenue for a TPT license and collect applicable state (5.6%), county, and city transaction privilege taxes.
Under SB 1350 (2016, amended by SB 1168 in 2022), counties may regulate STRs for health, safety, fire/building codes, noise, and nuisance issues but cannot ban them by duration or frequency. Maricopa County does not issue a separate STR permit for unincorporated areas. Operators must obtain an ADOR TPT license and remit taxes. The county can enforce existing zoning, noise (Ordinance P-23), and property maintenance standards against STR properties.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Maricopa County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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