Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mohave County, AZ

Airbnb listings are allowed in Mohave County, AZ, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted but subject to local health and safety regulations, including mandatory neighbor notification of adjacent properties and the provision of 24/7 emergency contact information. Properties must be registered with the Mohave County Assessor as Class 4 residential rentals and maintain a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license. 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 rentals are permitted but subject to local health and safety regulations, including mandatory neighbor notification of adjacent properties and the provision of 24/7 emergency contact information. Properties must be registered with the Mohave County Assessor as Class 4 residential rentals and maintain a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mohave County. 1. Obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue and register the property with the Mohave County Assessor. 2. Submit a municipal permit application (e.g., to Kingman or Bullhead City) with proof of TPT license and liability insurance. 3. Complete neighbor notification requirements and pay the annual permit fee ($60 in Kingman, $250 in Bullhead City).

1. Obtain a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license from the Arizona Department of Revenue and register the property with the Mohave County Assessor. 2. Submit a municipal permit application (e.g., to Kingman or Bullhead City) with proof of TPT license and liability insurance. 3. Complete neighbor notification requirements and pay the annual permit fee ($60 in Kingman, $250 in Bullhead City).

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