Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Coconino County, AZ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Coconino County, AZ, but with restrictions. STRs in unincorporated Coconino County require a county permit and must comply with building codes; owners must provide neighbor notification, may be prohibited from hosting special events, are screened for certain felony convictions, and permits are subject to suspension and fines for violations. Annual renewal is required (renewal requires a new application and payment of an annual $250 fee per county guidance). 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.

STRs in unincorporated Coconino County require a county permit and must comply with building codes; owners must provide neighbor notification, may be prohibited from hosting special events, are screened for certain felony convictions, and permits are subject to suspension and fines for violations. Annual renewal is required (renewal requires a new application and payment of an annual $250 fee per county guidance).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Coconino County. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit application via Coconino County’s online portal (SmartGov). 2) Provide required documentation, comply with building/code requirements, complete neighbor notification as specified, and pay the required fee (county guidance states renewals require a new application and an annual $250 fee). 3) County reviews application and issues permit or notifies owner; permits are subject to suspension/penalties for verified violations.

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Permit application via Coconino County’s online portal (SmartGov). 2) Provide required documentation, comply with building/code requirements, complete neighbor notification as specified, and pay the required fee (county guidance states renewals require a new application and an annual $250 fee). 3) County reviews application and issues permit or notifies owner; permits are subject to suspension/penalties for verified violations.

Vrbo is permitted in Coconino County, 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 Coconino County 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 Coconino County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.