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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fountain Hills, AZ

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term/vacation rentals are allowed only with a Town-issued permit and must comply with state TPT requirements; owners must register the property with Maricopa County Assessor, provide a 24-hour emergency point of contact, complete neighbor notification and advertisement disclosures, carry minimum liability insurance of $500,000 (or equivalent platform insurance), conduct required background checks, and display permit number and contact information on-site and in listings. Annual permit term and operating standards (safety, posting, and prohibited uses) apply.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Obtain a State Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license and register the property with the Maricopa County Assessor; 2) Submit an application to the Town of Fountain Hills via the Town's Short-Term Rental registration portal including proof of TPT, proof of liability insurance, emergency point-of-contact, attestations/background-check compliance and neighbor notification; 3) Pay the stated annual permit fee ($250) and renew annually; Town may require inspections if compliance concerns arise.

Official Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fountain Hills, AZ?
Short-term/vacation rentals are allowed only with a Town-issued permit and must comply with state TPT requirements; owners must register the property with Maricopa County Assessor, provide a 24-hour emergency point of contact, complete neighbor notification and advertisement disclosures, carry minimum liability insurance of $500,000 (or equivalent platform insurance), conduct required background checks, and display permit number and contact information on-site and in listings. Annual permit term and operating standards (safety, posting, and prohibited uses) apply.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Fountain Hills?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fountain Hills. 1) Obtain a State Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license and register the property with the Maricopa County Assessor; 2) Submit an application to the Town of Fountain Hills via the Town's Short-Term Rental registration portal including proof of TPT, proof of liability insurance, emergency point-of-contact, attestations/background-check compliance and neighbor notification; 3) Pay the stated annual permit fee ($250) and renew annually; Town may require inspections if compliance concerns arise.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Fountain Hills?
1) Obtain a State Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license and register the property with the Maricopa County Assessor; 2) Submit an application to the Town of Fountain Hills via the Town's Short-Term Rental registration portal including proof of TPT, proof of liability insurance, emergency point-of-contact, attestations/background-check compliance and neighbor notification; 3) Pay the stated annual permit fee ($250) and renew annually; Town may require inspections if compliance concerns arise.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction