Queen Creek, AZ Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)

Under Section 8-6-6, the Town may open an administrative suspension process for up to 12 months if a vacation rental accumulates three verified violations of Article 8-6 within a 12-month period; minor aesthetic, solid waste disposal, or vehicle parking violations do not count toward the three unless they also pose a serious threat to public health and safety. A single violation resulting in a felony offense, a serious injury or wrongful death, or knowing facilitation of adult-oriented business, sexual offenses, prostitution, or a sober living home at the property can trigger suspension on its own.

Section 8-6-7 sets escalating civil penalties for repeat violations at the same property within the same 12-month period: up to $500 or one night's advertised rent, whichever is greater, 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 violation and any thereafter. Multiple violations arising from a single response to one incident count as one violation for penalty purposes. Any person who causes, allows, facilitates, aids, or abets a violation is also guilty of a civil offense, and a designee's noncompliance does not relieve the owner of liability.

A suspension decision can be appealed to the Town Clerk under Section 8-6-8, though an appeal does not stay the suspension while it is pending. Separately, Section 8-6-9 allows the Town Attorney to seek a court-ordered suspension of up to 12 months where a completed or attempted felony causes death or serious injury at the property, independent of the administrative process.