Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Maricopa County, AZ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Maricopa County, AZ, but with restrictions. STRs are defined as leasing a single-family dwelling or approved ADU for no more than 30 consecutive days; whole-unit rentals only (no room-by-room), limited to one STR unit per parcel, ADUs may be restricted (owner must reside on property if the property contains an ADU unless the ADU had final approval on or before Sept 13, 2024); commercial events/special gatherings are prohibited; owners must provide emergency contact information and display any local permit number on advertisements; counties may require liability insurance and other public-safety related rules. 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 are defined as leasing a single-family dwelling or approved ADU for no more than 30 consecutive days; whole-unit rentals only (no room-by-room), limited to one STR unit per parcel, ADUs may be restricted (owner must reside on property if the property contains an ADU unless the ADU had final approval on or before Sept 13, 2024); commercial events/special gatherings are prohibited; owners must provide emergency contact information and display any local permit number on advertisements; counties may require liability insurance and other public-safety related rules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Maricopa County. 1) Submit an application to Maricopa County (Planning & Development) including owner name/address/phone/email, property address, proof of compliance with state TPT requirements and any required attestation of neighbor notification; 2) Pay the local permit/license fee (state law caps fee at actual cost or $250) and provide required contact/emergency information and insurance if required; 3) County must issue or deny the permit within seven business days after receipt of required information; denials may be appealed per county procedures.

1) Submit an application to Maricopa County (Planning & Development) including owner name/address/phone/email, property address, proof of compliance with state TPT requirements and any required attestation of neighbor notification; 2) Pay the local permit/license fee (state law caps fee at actual cost or $250) and provide required contact/emergency information and insurance if required; 3) County must issue or deny the permit within seven business days after receipt of required information; denials may be appealed per county procedures.

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