Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Alpine, AZ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Alpine, AZ, but with restrictions. Single-family nightly rentals are allowed in Residential and GC zones with a permit (GCR zone is exempt). Constraints include a maximum occupancy of 2 persons plus 2 per bedroom (max 20 total), 1 off-street parking space per 3 occupants, a local representative within 20 miles, weekly trash service, and $500,000 in liability insurance. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Single-family nightly rentals are allowed in Residential and GC zones with a permit (GCR zone is exempt). Constraints include a maximum occupancy of 2 persons plus 2 per bedroom (max 20 total), 1 off-street parking space per 3 occupants, a local representative within 20 miles, weekly trash service, and $500,000 in liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Alpine. 1) Submit an application to Community Development with a $250 fee, owner/local rep info, TPT license, site plan, and proof of $500,000 liability insurance. 2) Pass a mandatory annual building inspection and make any required code alterations. 3) Receive the one-year permit, which must be renewed annually.

1) Submit an application to Community Development with a $250 fee, owner/local rep info, TPT license, site plan, and proof of $500,000 liability insurance. 2) Pass a mandatory annual building inspection and make any required code alterations. 3) Receive the one-year permit, which must be renewed annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Alpine, AZ under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Alpine are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Alpine. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.