Arizona Statewide Rule
Arizona Short-Term Rental Occupancy Limit Authority
Key Facts
- Statute
- A.R.S. 9-500.39
- Default ratio
- 2 adults per bedroom
- Local override
- Permitted within limits
- Daytime gatherings
- May be restricted
Summary
A.R.S. 9-500.39 lets Arizona cities cap nightly occupancy at two adults per bedroom plus additional persons, applying uniformly to short-term rentals statewide.
A. A city or town may not prohibit vacation rentals or short-term rentals. B. A city or town may not restrict the use of or regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals based on their classification, use or occupancy except as provided in this section. A city or town may regulate vacation rentals or short-term rentals as follows:
Full Breakdown
Following 2022 amendments to A.R.S. 9-500.39, Arizona municipalities may limit overnight occupancy at short-term rentals based on the number of bedrooms, generally not exceeding two adults per bedroom plus additional adults equal to a defined threshold. Cities may also restrict the maximum number of guests for daytime gatherings. These limits must be applied uniformly and may not effectively prohibit STR operation.
Violations & Penalties
Verified occupancy violations follow A.R.S. 9-500.39 penalty schedule of $500 to $3,500 with permit consequences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Arizona cities cap STR guest counts?
Are children counted in Arizona STR occupancy limits?
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