Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fountain Hills, AZ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fountain Hills, AZ, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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