Gilbert, AZ Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)
Key Facts
- STR License
- Required from town
- TPT License
- Required from state
- Tax Applies
- Stays under 30 days
- Long-Term Exempt
- 30+ days (since Jan 2025)
Summary
Gilbert requires STR operators to collect and remit Transaction Privilege Tax on all short-term stays. A town STR license and state TPT license are both required for legal operation.
Step 1: Obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR). A valid TPT license is required to rent your property in Gilbert. Each property address should be listed on your license. Your TPT license number will be required to register your property with GovOS. Apply for your TPT license at AZTaxes.Gov. Learn more by reading the short-term rental brochure. Step 2: Complete Maricopa County Assessor's Office registration. Each rental property must be registered with Maricopa County Assessor's Office. Proof of this requirement will be required to register your property with GovOS. [...] To submit an appeal for the fine for operating a short-term rental without a license, please fill out this form: Short-Term Rental Fine Appeal.
Full Breakdown
Gilbert STR operators must obtain a town STR license and a state Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license. All rental income from stays under 30 days is subject to city and state TPT. Operators must file regular tax returns and remit collected taxes to the Arizona Department of Revenue. Gilbert's licensing division monitors compliance with both licensing and tax requirements. As of January 2025, long-term rental stays of 30 or more days are exempt from city TPT under Arizona law changes. Operators must maintain accurate records of all rental transactions.
Violations & Fines
Operating without required licenses or failing to collect and remit TPT results in enforcement action from both the town and Arizona Department of Revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What taxes do Gilbert STR operators pay?
Are long-term rentals in Gilbert exempt from TPT?
Sources & Official References
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