Short-Term Rental Regulations
in La Paz County, AZ

Airbnb listings are allowed in La Paz County, AZ, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are restricted to specific zoning districts (e.g., R-4 for transient lodging) or must meet 'Bed and Breakfast' definitions requiring owner occupancy and a limit of 12 guest rooms/30 guests. All rental properties must be registered with the County Assessor per A.R.S. § 33-1902, and state TPT licensing is required for stays under 30 days. 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 rentals are restricted to specific zoning districts (e.g., R-4 for transient lodging) or must meet 'Bed and Breakfast' definitions requiring owner occupancy and a limit of 12 guest rooms/30 guests. All rental properties must be registered with the County Assessor per A.R.S. § 33-1902, and state TPT licensing is required for stays under 30 days.

Vrbo is permitted in La Paz County, AZ under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in La Paz 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 La Paz County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.