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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Maricopa County, AZ

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

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.

How to Obtain a Permit

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.

Official Resources

Official Maricopa County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Maricopa County, AZ?
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.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Maricopa County?
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.
How do I get a short-term rental permit 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.

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